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CNAS Science News
September 28, 2026
Saturn’s moon offers clues in search for extraterrestrial life
With a global ocean of liquid water below a thick crust of ice, Saturn’s moon Enceladus is one of the most promising places to search for life beyond Earth. A new study suggests the moon itself may aid in that search by making some ocean compounds easier for future spacecraft to detect.
September 24, 2026
Machine learning helps identify chemicals that repel honey bees from pesticides
UC Riverside study offers new hope for pollinator protection
September 16, 2026
Rich neighborhoods more likely to burn
New research shows that while rich neighborhoods are more likely to burn, they also generally recover faster from fires.
September 14, 2026
Venus ate its moon
If it ever had a moon, new research shows Venus would have consumed it.