NASA’s Perseverance rover captures Phobos crossing the Sun in new Mars image
A silhouette of Phobos, one of the two Martian moons, was captured by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover as it crossed in front of the Sun on Aug. 12, 2026, the 1,948th Martian day of the mission.
» readHPV vaccination slashes cervical cancer but oropharyngeal cancers rise, mostly in men
A new report highlights a stark divide in HPV-related cancer trends. While vaccination has dramatically reduced cervical cancer rates, cases of HPV-linked throat and mouth cancers are surging, predominantly among middle-aged and older men.
» readNASA Astronaut Takes IndyCar Ride Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
A NASA astronaut was seen riding in a two-seat IndyCar before the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
» readOcean temperature record broken again, scientists warn of continued warming
A new ocean temperature record has been set, consistent with decades of research showing how the climate is changing as the planet warms.
» readStudy finds dormant viruses reactivate in COVID-19 patients and may fuel long COVID
Dormant viruses were found to reactivate in many adults hospitalized with COVID-19, and certain viruses were linked to later long COVID symptoms. The findings were described as one of the largest and most carefully done studies of its kind.
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