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NASA engineers have successfully tested a new dual-mode propulsion system for small satellites, aiming to make future spaceflight safer and more efficient by replacing traditional bulky, volatile fuel systems.

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Mysterious 'Anomalies' Have Been Detected Beyond King Tut's Tomb. Could They Be Secret Passageways Leading to the Long-Lost Remains of Queen Nefertiti?

Geophysical surveys near King Tut's tomb reveal anomalies, suggesting potential secret passageways that could lead to the long-lost remains of Queen Nefertiti, exciting researchers.

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How new is the first ‘new-to-science’ cat discovered in more than 100 years?

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In a First, Sea Turtles Were Spotted Nesting on the U.S. West Coast. Scientists Say the 'Super' El Niño Could Have Brought Them There

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NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch

Latest Discoveries

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development

Mysterious 'Anomalies' Have Been Detected Beyond King Tut's Tomb. Could They Be Secret Passageways Leading to the Long-Lost Remains of Queen Nefertiti?

How new is the first ‘new-to-science’ cat discovered in more than 100 years?

In a First, Sea Turtles Were Spotted Nesting on the U.S. West Coast. Scientists Say the 'Super' El Niño Could Have Brought Them There

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