DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

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What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar

More than 140 people were reported dead across Southeast Asia.

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Small Earthquake Rumbles in Los Angeles Area

The authorities said there were no initial reports of damage from the quake, which struck in the hills west of Malibu.

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150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate

In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.

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Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.

A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.

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Video Shows Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Erupting Again

Hawaii’s most active volcano has been erupting intermittently since December. The latest episode sent lava more than 300 feet into the air.

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3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Boston and Maine

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the light but rare earthquake on Monday morning.

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Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.

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Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

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7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

The 7.1-magnitude quake was felt in neighboring Nepal. Chinese state media said there had been deaths in at least three townships.

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