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1. Whydah Gally Shipwreck Corrects a Myth About African Gold
   Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shipwreck.
2. Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease from Animals to People
   Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.
3. In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
   A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
4. NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission
   The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey.
5. Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race
   The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.
6. See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
   Over 10 days, the astronauts of NASA’s lunar flyby mission have achieved the near impossible.
7. These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why.
   A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.
8. Youths Who Sued Trump Over Orders to ‘Unleash’ Energy Try to Revive Case
   Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights.
9. Gray Whales Are Dying in San Francisco Bay
   The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.
10. Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are
    A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.
11. The Northeast Hoped to Lead on Climate. Now It’s Rethinking.
    Many blue states are rethinking ambitious strategies to cut emissions as they struggle with rising electricity costs and new hurdles for renewable energy.
12. How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown
    As the spacecraft bobs in the Pacific Ocean, recovery personnel from NASA and the U.S. Navy are out at sea, tracking the capsule and other pieces of jettisoned hardware.
13. What will happen during the final hours of the Artemis II mission?
    
14. Here’s what the astronauts did for 10 days in space.
    
15. Thomas S. Langner, Who Linked Social Ills to Mental Illness, Dies at 102
    He helped lead what became known as the Midtown Manhattan Study, which showed that mental impairment is highly correlated with low socioeconomic status.
16. NASA Artemis II Splashdown: Time, Live Stream and How to Watch Landing
    Here’s what you need to know about Artemis II and the splashdown of the Orion capsule.
17. Is a Big Album Dropping? You Might Want to Watch the Road.
    A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.
18. E.P.A. Says It Will End Biden’s Coal Ash Disposal Rules
    Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the changes would help U.S. “energy dominance.” Environmentalists said they threaten drinking water.
19. New Charter Allows RFK Jr. to Reclaim Vaccine Policy Despite Court Ruling
    The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
20. For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
    After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.
21. Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump’s Washington
    A conference near the White House drew hundreds of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.
22. I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered”
    Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.
23. Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
    New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.
24. Why Manatees Need Humans to Slow Down and Pay Attention
    These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them?
25. NASA Prepares for Artemis II Splashdown After Historic Moon Flyby
    The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to land in the waters off Southern California on Friday.
26. Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
    While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.
27. Artemis II Astronauts Get a Break After Journey Around the Moon
    The crew of the NASA mission had a quiet day as they flew home toward Earth.
28. How Psychedelics Affect the Brain
    An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.