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Are There Climate Fingerprints in Tornado Activity?

Parts of the Southern and Northeastern U.S. faced tornado threats this week. Scientists are trying to parse out the climate links in changing tornado activity. By Kiley Price It’s been a weird few weeks for weather across the United States. 

By protecting tigers ‘we save so much more,’ says Debbie Banks

Tiger populations have risen in some countries, such as Bhutan, Nepal and India, but the global population of the big cat species remains critically endangered, says Debbie Banks, campaign lead for tigers and wildlife crime at the Environmental Investigation Agency.…

NASA Reassessing Artemis II Rollout as Ground Teams Make Up Time 

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, stands vertical inside the Vehicle Assembly building on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as preparations continue for rollout to Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy…

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight

4 min read NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight As its team prepared for second flight, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft underwent engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. NASA/Jim Ross…

SAVE THE DATE: Pre-Proposal Workshop for HWO

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