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Oregon State University study maps noise pollution in Portland
Researchers found that many neighborhoods in Portland have noise levels that are likely unhealthy.

How NASA satellites help researchers better understand Northwest river temperatures
Using satellite remote sensing to measure water temperature has been heavily underutilized, said a professor at the University of Washington.

4 people and 5 months in space, NASA’s Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth
It took the capsule 17 hours to make the trip home, experiencing re-entry temperatures of around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit as it punched through the atmosphere following Friday's ISS undocking.

An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan
In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories.

NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here’s what that means
NASA is accelerating plans to have a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.
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New drywall recycling process out of Washington State University earns global recognition
A new globally recognized drywall recycling process offers a scalable solution that could address affordable housing and the construction industry’s major waste problem.

Scientists find a planet from the Avatar movies in real life
One of the brightest stars in the night sky seems to be orbited by a planet like Jupiter. The news is sure to cheer fans of the Avatar series, which centers on a moon that orbits a fictional gas giant planet in this particular star system.

Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows
The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.

Russian volcano erupts days after monster quake shakes region
The volcano may have been primed to erupt before the magnitude 8.8 quake pushed it over the edge.