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A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

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The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

The new findings reveal over 1 billion years of volcanic eruptions on the lunar far side.
Science

Fossil of new ancient mammal found in Colorado

Researchers uncovered a new genus of mammal that lived among dinosaurs 70 million to 75 million years ago.
Environment

Climate scientists say 2024 is the hottest year on record

Some leaders worry Trump's return to the White House may delay climate action.
Local News

Robotics expo hosted in Arkansas

The expo also emphasized opportunities to support the FTC and FLL programs.
Aerospace

Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

Impacted employees' last day on payroll will be Jan. 17.
Local News

NWA Tech Summit begins in Bentonville

The purpose of the event is to showcase local tech companies, according to one official.
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NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

The three Americans and one Russian should have returned two months ago, but were delayed by Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and weather.
Aerospace

Boeing machinists reject company's contract offer, remain on strike

The union president said machinists rejected Boeing's latest offer by 64% on Wednesday.
Nation World

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

A supermoon usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.
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NASA spacecraft blasts off on 5 1/2 year-long quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

Scientists are almost certain a deep, global ocean exists beneath Europa's icy crust.
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How you can view a rare, bright comet this weekend

Astronomers say it should be bright enough to see with the naked eye.

City of Little Flock waives permit fees for storm damaged structures

Little Flock waives permit fees for structures damaged by recent storms

Little Flock waives permit fees for structures damaged by recent tornadoes

Students build new Santa House for Fort Smith's annual Synthetic Ice Rink

Nice Tuesday | Colder air this week

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

A US state is sixth in the world for pollution, according to climate scientists

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

Fossil of new ancient mammal found in Colorado

Climate scientists say 2024 is the hottest year on record

Robotics expo hosted in Arkansas

Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

NWA Tech Summit begins in Bentonville

NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

Boeing machinists reject company's contract offer, remain on strike

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

NASA spacecraft blasts off on 5 1/2 year-long quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

How you can view a rare, bright comet this weekend

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