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Published in the Journal of Astrobiology, the paper does not argue that there was a technologically advanced species long ...

NASA scientists have uncovered significant human-driven changes in the global water cycle over the past two decades.

The Three Gorges Dam's reservoir, which holds a staggering 40 billion cubic meters of water, leads to a substantial ...

Marine conservation is essential for maintaining ocean health, biodiversity, and the stability of ecosystems. Learn why protecting our oceans is key to a sustainable future.

NASA has plans to launch the first deep space station for humans to live long-term. Is it a necessary step to Mars?

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The striking paradox is that science tells us both that we’re peripheral in the cosmic scheme of things and central to the ...

Standing to benefit are animal groups threatened by habitat loss or human activity that could be better protected with better ...