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Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
- Chandelis Duster
What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA

Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in May, citing the billionaire's donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday.
- Rachel Treisman
A photographer discovers miles of dinosaur tracks near Italy's Winter Olympic venues

A nature photographer stumbled upon thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Italy's central Alps, near where some Olympic skiing and snowboarding events will be held in February.
- Rachel Treisman
Trump's rush to build nuclear reactors across the U.S. raises safety worries

A new program at the Department of Energy is pushing the development of nearly a dozen new reactor designs at breakneck speed.
- Geoff Brumfiel
Only two species can survive in Great Salt Lake? Scientist says — hold my Nalgene

Scientist Julie Jung set out on a hike along the Great Salt Lake to find nematodes. She ended up discovering a new species.
- Justine Kenin
New report finds the Arctic continues to warm faster than the planet as a whole

This year's Arctic Report Card from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finds that the northernmost part of the Earth is warming faster than the global average, leading to melting glaciers, shifting fish populations, and rivers running orange.
- Barbara Moran
Skywatchers rejoice: The Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight

The Geminids meteor shower appears every December, but it will peak this year on Saturday, the 13th.
- Alana Wise
A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new species

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.
- Nathan Rott
Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.
- Jon Hamilton
For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend

The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.
- Alina Hartounian

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