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Three astronauts returned to Earth after a six-month mission aboard the orbital laboratory, completing a series of experiments in microgravity. Ground teams reported minimal anomalies and the spacecraft landed safely in a designated desert recovery zone, where medical checks commenced for all crew.
In a separate development, scientists announced a breakthrough in renewable energy storage, unveiling a prototype battery capable of storing energy at a fraction of current costs and with twice the longevity. The research team attributed the performance to a new solid-state electrolyte and advanced electrode materials.
Authorities issued a temporary travel advisory for coastal regions as a mild tropical storm approached, prompting minor evacuations and the deployment of emergency services to at-risk neighborhoods. Meteorologists expect the storm to weaken before making landfall later this week.