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SpaceX makes history with launch and landing of a used rocket

By Andrew Wagner

On Thursday, SpaceX successfully launched the SES-10 satellite, and made history in the process by reusing a rocket for an orbital launch for the first time.

When whimsical wildlife photography isn’t what it seems

By Kristin Hugo

This photo looks cute, but it reveals the cloudy intersection of wildlife photography, animal welfare issues and photojournalism integrity.

What’s stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed?

By PBS News Hour

The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been…

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How to build a female reproductive system that fits in the palm of your hand

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

On Tuesday, scientists unveiled a five-organ female reproductive system on a chip small enough to hold in your hand, and showed that it could simulate a 28-day menstrual cycle.

Trump’s order on energy promises coal jobs and a clean environment. What does that look like?

By Nsikan Akpan

President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to roll back clean energy regulations. Here's what you should know.

EPA chief: Trump to undo Obama plan to curb global warming

By Associated Press

The head of the EPA says says President Donald Trump in the coming days will sign an executive order that unravels his predecessor's plan to curb global warming.

Why you should take a closer look at this week’s NASA bill

By Andrew Wagner, Nsikan Akpan

While the 2017 NASA Authorization Act reaffirms commitments to the International Space Station and deep space missions, certain elements -- or the lack thereof -- have caused concern among some scientists, including space baron Elon Musk…

Photos: Vets race to save the last two animals in the Mosul zoo

By Larisa Epatko

UPDATED: It took months of planning and unanticipated hangups at border crossings, but the Four Paws International team led by Amir Khalil succeeded in removing Lula the bear and Simba the lion from their confines at the damaged Mosul zoo…

Google Street View can now map invisible gas leaks in your city

By Andrew Wagner

Ecologists at Colorado State University outfitted Google’s fleet of Street View cars with special methane detectors to spot gas leaks.

Senate votes to undo privacy rules that protect user data

By Tali Arbel and Richard Lardner, Associated Press

The Republican-led Senate moved Thursday to undo Obama-era regulations that would have forced internet service providers to ask customers' permission before they could use or sell much of their personal information.