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Rare beetle species named after ex-California governor Brown

New source of water found in moon samples from China mission

No atmosphere found at faraway Earth-sized world, study says

How to watch the ‘Five Planets’ align in Monday’s night sky

Mexico sanctioned for not protecting endangered porpoise

California eases water restrictions, but drought isn’t over

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EU warns Spain over expanding irrigation near prized wetland

World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning

Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Maine dams, feds say

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Thai officials trace missing radioactive cylinder to foundry

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Sky show grand finale: Jupiter and Venus make a dazzling duo

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