Author: Darcy Kahn
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient after decades
Bemotrizinol is a large enough molecule that it does not absorb through the skin like avobenzone. She said it may also improve how sunscreen feels on the skin.
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NASA names Artemis III crew, eyes 2027 launch
NASA said Artemis III will involve three launches: one carrying the crew in an Orion spacecraft, and two carrying lander models from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
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Supreme Court backs FCC in AT&T, Verizon case
The FCC fined AT&T more than $57 million, T-Mobile more than $80 million, and Sprint more than $12 million. Sprint and T-Mobile have since merged.
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Study reports embryo gene-editing advance, limits remain
Base editing has already been used to treat a rare genetic disorder in a baby. The new experiment was described as the first use of the technique in embryonic cells.
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SpaceX launch sets booster reuse mark at Cape Canaveral
The mission was the 39th launch from the Space Coast in 2026. All but six were flown by SpaceX.
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Lilly says retatrutide eased sleep apnea, knee pain
Retatrutide is Lilly’s experimental triple-hormone drug. It targets glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, or GIP, and glucagon receptors.
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U.S. science lead narrows as China, India, Iran rise
Sanctions pushed Iran to build more domestic research capacity by limiting access to imported technology and outside funding.
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Trump says TrumpRx added 160 drugs, tops 800
TrumpRx.gov lets users search for discounted medications, view estimated savings, and generate coupons for participating prescriptions.
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Ex-IBM executive alleges company hid data breaches
An IBM spokesperson said the complaint was filed six years ago, and the U.S. Department of Justice declined to intervene.
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Researchers test living bandage for wound healing
The technology remained in an early stage and had not been tested in humans.