DNA from chewed gum solves two Washington cold case murders
DNA from discarded chewing gum has linked a Washington state murder suspect to two previously unsolved cold case killings, advancing investigations into crimes that had remained dormant.
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Japan launches first-ever mission to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos
Japan's space agency launched a spacecraft on Tuesday to retrieve samples from Phobos, Mars' moon, in a five-year mission that could reveal how the moon formed and inform future manned Mars exploration.
Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan's space agency launches the MMX spacecraft Tuesday to collect the first-ever samples from Phobos, Mars' moon, returning with rocks in 2031 to unlock mysteries of planetary formation.
Japan launches historic Mars moon sample mission aboard H3 rocket
Japan's JAXA space agency is launching the MMX probe to retrieve samples from Mars's moon Phobos, marking the first round-trip mission to the Martian system and potentially unlocking secrets about the Solar System's origins.
Lab study finds common sweeteners alter gut bacteria, with some drug combinations showing strong effects
Laboratory experiments on 39 sweeteners and gut bacteria found that three-quarters altered bacterial growth, with some combinations involving medications producing unexpectedly strong effects on microbiome diversity and immune responses.
Kilauea's Episode 55 eruption tracked via satellite imagery
Kilauea's Episode 55 eruption occurred on October 17, 2026, producing sulfur dioxide and ash that drifted southwest and over open water south of the Big Island.
Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan's space agency launched a spacecraft Tuesday to retrieve samples from Phobos, Mars's moon, in a five-year mission that could reveal the moon's origins and inform future manned Mars exploration.
Japan launches historic mission to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos
Japan's space agency launched a spacecraft Tuesday to conduct the world's first sample-return mission from Phobos, Mars' larger moon, expected to return data by 2031 that could inform future manned Mars exploration.
Japan launches historic round-trip mission to retrieve samples from Mars moon
Japan's JAXA is launching the MMX probe to retrieve samples from Mars's moon Phobos in a first-of-its-kind round-trip mission, aiming to unlock Solar System origins and support future human exploration.
UNE research empowers people with intellectual disability as co-researchers in rural health study
University of New England's five-year Rural Compass project includes two co-researchers with intellectual disability to improve rural health care access, representing a shift toward research conducted with rather than about disabled communities.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Creates Glowing 'Jellyfish' Over U.S., Delivers Medical Research to ISS
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a spectacular jellyfish-shaped glow across the eastern U.S. during an early morning launch, delivering cargo including experiments on artificial retinas and brain organoids to the International Space Station.
Japan launches historic mission to collect samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan launches its MMX spacecraft on a five-year mission to collect samples from Phobos, Mars' moon, with support from NASA and ESA. The mission aims to return samples to Earth in 2031 and provide insights into the moon's formation and potential origins of life.
Japan Readies Historic Mars Moon Sample Return Mission
Russia faces a surge in deadly bear attacks with 26 deaths in 2026 as the brown bear population has doubled since 1990 to nearly 308,000, driven by habitat loss and climate change forcing animals into human settlements.
Japan launches groundbreaking mission to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos
Japan's space agency launched a spacecraft Tuesday on the world's first mission to collect samples from Phobos, Mars' moon, in a five-year journey that could reveal how the moon formed and inform future manned Mars exploration.
Japan Launches First Mission to Retrieve Samples From Martian Moon Phobos
Japan is launching the MMX spacecraft on an unprecedented mission to collect samples from Phobos, Mars's moon, with an international team. The spacecraft will return samples to Earth in 2031 after a three-year exploration phase.
Japan launches historic round-trip mission to Mars moon to unlock Solar System origins
Japan's JAXA will launch the MMX probe on October 20 to retrieve samples from Mars' moon Phobos, marking the first round-trip mission to the Martian system and laying groundwork for future human exploration.
Earth's Core Continuously Leaks Primordial Materials From Planet's Birth
Research shows Earth's core continuously releases hydrogen, helium, and tungsten trapped since planetary formation, with evidence found in ocean island basalts and isotope ratios.
Sismo de magnitud 5.1 en Chiapas encabeza actividad telúrica del 17 de octubre
México experimentó varios sismos el 17 de octubre, siendo el de mayor magnitud un temblor de 5.1 grados en Chiapas. Autoridades descartan daños y tsunami.
Japan launches historic round-trip mission to retrieve samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan's JAXA is launching the MMX probe to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos in the first round-trip mission to the Martian system, aiming to unlock Solar System origins and enable future human exploration.
Japan launches historic Mars moon sample mission amid space race
Japan's JAXA launches the MMX probe to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos in the first round-trip mission to the Martian system, aiming to unlock Solar System origins and support future human exploration.
Crystal Structure Reveals How Rare Enzyme Defies Classification with Dual Chemistry
X-ray crystallography reveals how D-apionate oxidoisomerase accommodates two distinct chemical reactions in a single active site through a hybrid metal-binding arrangement combining inherited and independently evolved components.
Japan launches historic round-trip mission to retrieve samples from Mars moon Phobos
Japan's JAXA launches the MMX probe to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos in a first-of-its-kind round-trip mission, aiming to unlock Solar System origins and enable future human exploration.
Detective's Gum Sting Catches Elusive Killer
A detective employed an innovative sting operation using chewing gum to gather DNA evidence and apprehend a suspect in a high-profile murder case involving wealthy individuals.
Astronautas de Artemis II claman por la unidad desde la perspectiva de una Tierra 'diminuta'
El comandante Reid Wiseman de la misión Artemis II recibió la Medalla Stephen Hawking en el Festival Starmus, proclamando que ver la Tierra desde la Luna inspira llamados a la paz, el amor y la unidad global.