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USGS reports earthquake swarm and magma intrusion at Kīlauea summit in late September
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Physicist Jun Ye Awarded 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics
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Flooding affects 4 million people across Thailand
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NIST Study Tracks Changes in Fentanyl Additives Across US Regions
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NSF and UKRI announce metascience partnership
DOD GPS modernization faces delays, GAO report says
The Government Accountability Office found the cancellation of a ground control system in 2026 created risks for new GPS satellites.
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All 453DOD AI oversight council lapsed for nearly a year, GAO finds
Report identifies staffing shortages and collaboration gaps in Department of Defense responsible AI implementation.
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U.S. trade deficit rises to $105.6 billion in August
The deficit increased $12.7 billion from July as exports rose to $315.2 billion and imports reached $420.8 billion.
Federal Reserve releases 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances
RBI’s Forex Initiatives Could Attract $40 to $50 Billion in FY27, Enhance FCNR(B) Deposits, Fortify the Rupee, and Improve Banking Liquidity, According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services
UK Economy Contracted in April Due to Effects of the Iran Conflict on Growth
LPG cost increased by ₹29 for a 14.2-kg cylinder.
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NIST joins White House effort to advance science and technology
The agency announced its support for a White House initiative aimed at accelerating scientific discovery and securing U.S. leadership in critical technologies.
NSF announces programs to support science talent and new technologies
The National Science Foundation unveiled initiatives including an Office of Metascience, two research challenges and workforce programs.
NASA Tests Heat Shield Materials on Cargo Mission Return
Twelve experimental capsules carried on a cargo spacecraft collected re-entry data for future Moon and Mars missions.
NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Research Flights Over Texas Farmland
Low-altitude flights will measure emissions from animal feeding operations near Transit, Texas, from Oct. 22 through Nov. 9, 2026, as part of the FarmFlux mission.
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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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NASA Installs Eight Roll Out Solar Arrays on Space Station
The eight new arrays will increase power by more than 160 kilowatts for research and operations.
TechNASA satellites track strongest El Niño since 1950
The agency said there is an 83% chance the climate pattern is unfolding, with effects already felt by farmers, firefighters and coastal communities worldwide.
TechNASA to contribute instruments and support to JAXA's MMX Mars moons mission
NASA will provide spectrograph, sampler technology and communications support for mission targeting October launch.
TechNASA to discuss Artemis moon mission plans at Florida briefing
Agency officials will outline progress on returning astronauts to Moon by 2028 at Kennedy Space Center event.
TechNASA analysis confirms Artemis II heat shield performed as expected
The agency found Orion's thermal protection system effectively safeguarded the crew during reentry from the Moon, with a tenfold reduction in damage compared to Artemis…
TechNASA develops solid-state batteries for lunar South Pole conditions
NASA researchers created SPEARS batteries with solid electrolytes that function in extreme cold and heat for future Moon operations.
TechSatellites detect sharp increase in Amazon fires as El Niño drought worsens
NASA satellites detected elevated fire activity in the central and eastern Amazon starting in September 2026 as severe drought grips the region.
WorldFDA Launches Rare Disease Framework Initiative for Drug Development
The agency announced an initiative to develop an optimized framework for rare disease drug and biologics development.
WorldUSGS reports 40 percent decline in water withdrawals for thermoelectric power generation since 2008
The agency released data showing that in water year 2020, thermoelectric power plants withdrew about 82,000 million gallons of water per day in the lower 48 states.
WorldNOAA releases aerial damage imagery from Hurricane Isaias
The agency posted photographs taken October 11 through 13 showing damage to Gulf Coast areas.
WorldUSGS announces metadata training for data managers in October
The agency will host a virtual session on October 29, 2026 for authors and data managers on ScienceBase data releases.
WorldNOAA explains what Kelvin waves are
NOAA published an explanation of slow-moving warm water waves that can raise sea levels by 6 to 12 inches or more during El Niño events.