Dry thunderstorms spark widespread wildfires across Oregon in July 2026
A series of dry thunderstorms that moved over the Cascade Range on the evening of July 15, 2026, produced thousands of lightning strikes across Oregon and Washington.
» readCut marks on ancient human relative fossils in Spain suggest cannibalism extended to adults, not just children
New research has revealed cut marks on the fossils of an ancient human relative found in a cave in Spain, indicating that cannibalism was practiced on adults as well as children.
» readViking landers’ inconclusive search for Martian life still fuels debate 50 years later
The 1976 Viking 1 landing on Mars failed to produce definitive evidence of life, and the ambiguity of its findings continues to shape the search for extraterrestrial biology today.
» readFDA advisory panel recommends easing regulations on six experimental peptides
Peptide injections are increasingly offered by wellness spas and clinics in the US and UK, with proponents claiming benefits from anti-aging to weight loss, despite a lack of robust evidence.
» readNASA astronaut Chris Williams to discuss eight-month space station mission in Tuesday news conference
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will recap his recent eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference scheduled for 2:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug.
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