NASA races to have the first moon base and nuclear-propulsion spacecraft

A $20 billion plan for a moon base by 2030 and the launch nuclear-propulsion space exploration raises hopes, but caution given deep government cuts.A $20 billion plan for a moon base by 2030 and the launch nuclear-propulsion space exploration raises hopes, but caution given deep government cuts.  

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Amid vaccine policy whiplash, here’s how a pediatrician talks to families

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