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NASA’s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of – setting the stage for miners to follow someday

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Upcoming NASA missions will help scientists understand the composition of asteroids – which could inform companies one day hoping to commercially mine asteroids.

HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Monday, October 2, 2023
Many people at heightened risk for HIV have never been tested. Those who have self-tested for HIV often don’t go on to receive care or change their sexual behavior.