Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery

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www.livescience.comby https://www.livescience.com/author/alexander-mcnamaraMay 9, 2026Submitted May 11, 2026

This week's science news was dominated by coverage of a cluster of hantavirus infections aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius.The cases first received public attention at the end of last week, but...

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