Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission: Who are the astronauts doing the spacewalk?

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission carried out its spacewalk on Thursday with two astronauts emerging out of the capsule in Earth's orbit, tethered to the Crew Dragon spacecraft in the vacuum

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission: Who are the astronauts doing the spacewalk?
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China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids
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Coating clothes with this simple material could cool your body by up to 8 degrees

Coating clothes with this simple material could cool your body by up to 8 degrees

Coating clothes with this simple material could cool your body by up to 8 degrees
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This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it's back, and humans must help it migrate for winter

The northern bald ibis, or the Waldrapp, once soared over North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Europe

This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it's back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
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'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

Not many people know the world's first detonation of an atomic bomb was on U.S. soil

'We were expendable': Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
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Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?

Two veteran NASA astronauts with a combined 500 days of previous spaceflight were the first crew launched into space on Boeing's Starliner space capsule, in a June 5 test

Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?
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Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before

The two astronauts left behind at the International Space Station have both flown long space missions before

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before
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NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problems

NASA says it won't use Boeing's Starliner capsule to bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth

NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problems
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NASA administrator describes call with Boeing CEO regarding stranded astronauts

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson held a press conference to announce a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule will bring home two NASA astronauts who have remained on board the International Space Station for about 80 days because of issues plaguing the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

NASA administrator describes call with Boeing CEO regarding stranded astronauts
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Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes

The West Coast’s summer has been interrupted by an unusually cold system from the Gulf of Alaska that dropped down through the Pacific Northwest into Northern California

Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes
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SpaceX to return Boeing's Starliner astronauts from space next year, NASA says

Two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle

SpaceX to return Boeing's Starliner astronauts from space next year, NASA says
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NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

NASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
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Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
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SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to return Boeing Starliner crew to Earth

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to return Boeing Starliner crew to Earth

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to return Boeing Starliner crew to Earth
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Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care

As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
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Neolithic engineers built megalithic monument with stones that weighed as much as two jumbo jets

Neolithic engineers built megalithic monument with stones that weighed as much as two jumbo jets

Neolithic engineers built megalithic monument with stones that weighed as much as two jumbo jets
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Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says

Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says

Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says
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Data from India’s historic moon mission supports long-standing lunar theory

Data from India’s historic moon mission supports long-standing lunar theory

Data from India’s historic moon mission supports long-standing lunar theory
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WHO boss calls for $135 million to stop mpox outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization called for global concerted action to control a new mpox outbreak, announcing a response plan that will require at least $135 million over

WHO boss calls for $135 million to stop mpox outbreak
Europe|Health|News|Science

Poland reports outbreak of bird flu on poultry farm, WOAH says

Poland has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a poultry farm in the west of country, the World Organisation for Animal

Poland reports outbreak of bird flu on poultry farm, WOAH says
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Scientists identified the ‘ManhattAnt’ — and they have theories on why it’s taking over NYC

Scientists identified the ‘ManhattAnt’ — and they have theories on why it’s taking over NYC

Scientists identified the ‘ManhattAnt’ — and they have theories on why it’s taking over NYC
Environment|Health|Science

More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding

A town hit hard by two hurricanes, downpours and a deep freeze, all in the midst of a pandemic, offers crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery.

More cities are getting hit by multiple disasters, and that complicates everything from insurance to rebuilding
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Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program

The Polaris Dawn mission will test communications, perform research and conduct a spacewalk with SpaceX extravehicular spacesuits.

Polaris Dawn mission to Earth’s orbit will test SpaceX’s capabilities for a commercial space program
Health|Science

High-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells, new study suggests

High-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells, new study suggests

High-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells, new study suggests
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Musk's SpaceX testing breakthrough tech in risky spacewalk

SpaceX's attempt at the first ever private spacewalk next week will be a test of trailblazing equipment, including slim spacesuits and a cabin with no airlock,

Musk's SpaceX testing breakthrough tech in risky spacewalk

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