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NASA shows Flow Country peat bogs in Scotland
The image shows blanket bogs in the Scottish Highlands, where peat has accumulated for more than 9,000 years.
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TechCuriosity continued drill campaign at Nazca hole
NASA said Curiosity delivered drill samples to SAM and planned targeted imaging and observations around Nazca.
PoliticsGAO says DOL can prepare for expected private equity growth in 401(k) plans
The agency found no consensus on private equity performance and no specific Department of Labor guidance for plan sponsors and participants.
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All 483Government Accountability Office outlines housing technology options
The agency identified benefits, adoption barriers and policy options intended to increase housing supply and improve affordability.
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All 605U.S. goods and services deficit decreased in September
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a September deficit of $105.0 billion, with exports of $321.5 billion and imports of $426.6 billion.
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All 602NASA sets Voyager 1 light-day events for Nov. 18
NASA said Voyager 1 had traveled more than 16 billion miles (25.9 billion kilometers) from Earth and would mark the milestone with two events.
La NASA convoca el reto estudiantil Base Lunar
El reto ofrece un millón de dólares a estudiantes de Estados Unidos para aportar diseños para la Base Lunar.
NASA says Perseverance collected a possible ancient Mars rock sample
The rover's first sample in more than a year came from a rock whose textures suggest it formed deep in Mars's crust.
NASA rover finds chromium-bearing corundum on Mars
Perseverance detected evidence of chromium in corundum, but the NASA rover has not found collectable rubies on Mars.
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French Open: The Athlete Who Once Struggled to Afford Paris is One Match Away from Making History
MLB and RISE Collaborate to Expand Baseball’s Presence in India
PSG ties with Bayern Munich to advance to the Champions League final, preparing for a showdown with Arsenal in Budapest.
Thankful for Sanju’s Presence: Ruturaj Attributes CSK’s Revival to World Cup Star
Cheteshwar Pujara Supports White-Ball Cricket; Calls for Non-IPL Players to Be Recognized for Test Selection Based on Domestic Performance
The former Indian batter emphasized that although he encourages young players to aim to become all-format cricketers, white-ball specialists are not required to acquire…
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Breaking: Foreign travel costs could rise as government considers new fees in response to West Asia crisis.
Sources indicate that high-level government discussions are currently focused on implementing a cess, tax, or surcharge on outbound foreign travel. However, a definitive…
2026 FIFA World Cup Tourism Projections Dim as Hotel Reservations Fall Short
FIFA has projected a significant economic boost from the tournament, with a FIFA‑commissioned socio‑economic impact study estimating that the event could contribute as…
Mumbai Airport to be Shut for Six Hours on May 7: Everything You Should Know
In a statement to passengers, airport authorities mentioned: “On 07 May 2026, CSMIA Mumbai will experience a scheduled closure of both runways for six hours, from 11:00…
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Valley fog filled Appalachian valleys on November 8, 2026
NASA satellite imagery showed low clouds filling valleys in Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee before afternoon skies cleared.
TechCuriosity drills 49th hole named Nazca
The rover passed stability and preload tests before drilling Nazca and sending a sample to CheMin.
TechCuriosity recharges before resuming Nazca drilling
NASA reported remote science and a communications test during 3 sols while Curiosity conserved power for the unfinished Nazca drilling campaign.
PoliticsSSA needs to improve foster care data exchanges
Twenty-five states submitted data as of July 2026, but participation had not expanded since 2024 and SSA outreach remained unchanged.
TechNASA finds a hidden companion behind a star’s repeated outbursts
March 2026 observations pointed to a black hole or neutron star producing the star’s periodic X-ray flashes.
PoliticsGAO finds gaps in SBA improper payment estimates and recovery audits
The Government Accountability Office said missing documentation and outdated audit decisions limit SBA’s ability to assess risks and improve recoveries.
TechLa NASA busca astronautas para la próxima generación
La convocatoria exige ciudadanía estadounidense, formación STEM y experiencia profesional para integrar el cuerpo de astronautas.
PoliticsGAO finds Fiscal Service debt schedules fairly presented
The Government Accountability Office said Fiscal Service maintained effective internal control and reported no reportable noncompliance in its fiscal year 2026 debt…
PoliticsMedicare and Medicaid enrollees generally had opioid reversal medication coverage
GAO found that all Part D enrollees had some naloxone coverage in 2025 and all Medicaid enrollees did in 2024, while nalmefene coverage was less common.
PoliticsGAO found little transparency on USDA reorganization analysis
The agency said USDA did not respond to requests for information on the analyses that informed its 2025 reorganization plan.
TechNASA CHAPEA crew ends 378-day simulated Mars mission
Four research volunteers completed NASA’s second yearlong Mars surface simulation and returned from the habitat on Oct. 31.
Tech2026 Antarctic ozone hole reaches annual maximum area
NASA said the ozone hole was the seventh largest by mean size in 48 years of monitoring, but it was not as deep as other large holes on record.