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Advances Revive Debate On Terraforming Mars, Researchers Say

New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.

‘Two-faced’ Nanoparticles Could Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs

Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

Amazon’s Internet Satellites Too Bright, Pose Risk to Astronomy – Study

A recent study finds that satellites from Amazon’s planned internet constellation exceed brightness limits set by astronomers, adding to growing concerns that satellite megaconstellations could interfere with observations of the universe.

Lock Your Windows PC with a USB Flash Drive: Here’s How

You can turn a simple USB flash drive into a physical lock for your Windows PC. With a free tool called USB Raptor, your computer automatically locks when the USB is removed and unlocks when it’s plugged back in—an easy way to add extra security without new hardware.

ISS Astronauts Study Heart Health, Test AI Tools as SpaceX Dragon Boosts Orbit

The International Space Station crew spent the week studying how space affects the human heart and testing artificial intelligence tools to make daily operations more efficient. The science work coincided with a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft firing its engines to raise the station’s orbit.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

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Ancient Pollen Reveals Early New Mexicans Lived Through Climate Change at White Sands 23,000 Years Ago

Ancient pollen from White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveals how early humans may have witnessed dramatic climate change more than 20,000 years ago, as rising temperatures shrank a large lake and transformed conifer forests into oak woodlands and sagebrush.

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested Over Alleged Involvement in Southeast New Mexico Shootings, NMSP Reports

New Mexico State Police said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on October 13 over his alleged involvement in multiple shootings in southeast New Mexico.

Thousands of Comments Backing Controversial Project Jupiter May Be Fraudulent, Attorney General Warns

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says up to 10,600 comments supporting Project Jupiter’s air-quality permit may be questionable, prompting civil and criminal investigations into possible fraud.

New Mexico Rallies Draw Crowds as Organizers Urge Early Voting Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

Nearly 1,000 people gathered in Santa Fe and several hundred more in Las Cruces for No Kings rallies Saturday, urging New Mexicans to vote early ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Participants said casting ballots is a way to influence government decisions, address community concerns and shape the country's future.