Several chances to spot meteors sailing across the night sky are coming up.Here are a few to put on your calendar, according to the American Meteor Society,
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Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile underground in South Dakota.
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NASA launched its $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, sending a new observatory into space to study dark matter and dark energy.
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Its mission is to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology.
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NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minutes after liftoff and is now beginning its mission to shed light on some of the universe’s biggest unsolved mysteries. Named after astronomer Nancy Grac…
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In the Middle Ages, narwhal tusks were sold as unicorn horns blessed with magical powers such as neutralizing poisons and curing diseases — prized possessions of monarchs and nobles.
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A complete breakdown and timeline of the August 2026 near-total lunar eclipse during the full sturgeon moon.
Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab.
The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.
Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading.
A suspected China-linked hacking group is exploiting a critical flaw in Broadcom’s VMware vCenter Server, compromising systems in 47 countries. Researchers at German firm QUIRSO counted 361 victim IP addresses, with the United States second-highest at 41. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-59310, s…
The Mediterranean Sea hosts a large share of marine species, but invasive tropical fish from the Red Sea are rapidly displacing native species, reshaping food chains and threatening fisheries.
For anyone in Europe who thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer's heat waves have brought home the reality that its life-altering economic impacts already arrived.
All those years of reaching for the "skim" and "fat-free" options in the milk and cheese aisle may not have been the heart-healthy move we once thought.
Shenandoah High School has been named one of the best high schools in Iowa
James Uhlenkamp is running for the open seat representing District 9 in the Iowa Senate.
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The 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Clarinda.
Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.
More than $5,000 in improper spending and another $117,000 in unsupported spending at an Eastern Iowa chamber of commerce was reported by the state auditor’s office Wednesday.
Iowa will pay a former Division of Criminal Investigations Director $287,500 to settle a lawsuit in which she claimed she faced gender-based discrimination on the job.
U.S. peace envoys herald new momentum in peace talks after meeting the Ukrainian president in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration pushes to end the war in Ukraine.
Investors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what many believe could be the next technological revolution.
A job that might seem routine compared with logging or mining became considerably more dangerous and deadlier over the past decade.
A quarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.
Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.
Iowa immigration advocates warn that shrinking federal support is threatening legal services for immigrants and refugees, including Afghans awaiting green cards.
Democratic candidates discussed constituent access, government accountability and water quality concerns while criticizing Republican opponents’ records and priorities.