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Chinese Scientists Successfully Test Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb
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Chinese Scientists Successfully Test Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb

April 20, 2025April 21, 2025

According to results published in a Chinese military-science journal last month, chemists have detonated a non-nuclear hydrogen-based bomb that…

Super Light Carbon Found on Mars Points to Life or Annoyingly, Other Processes
Space

Super Light Carbon Found on Mars Points to Life or Annoyingly, Other Processes

January 19, 2022

PICTURED: Curiosity rover taking a selfie. PC: NASA/JPL-CALTECH/MSSS Story at a glance… Curiosity rover has discovered samples of sedimentary…

As Perseverance Prepares to Take First Samples, New Theory for Identifying Life Helps Guide the Way
Space

As Perseverance Prepares to Take First Samples, New Theory for Identifying Life Helps Guide the Way

July 24, 2021

PICTURED: A light-colored “paver stone” like the ones seen in this mosaic will be the likely target for first…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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