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

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What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025

What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025

What the two Boeing Starliner astronauts will do in space until 2025
Business|Science|Technology

China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions

China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions

China launches satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in boost for its space ambitions
Environment|News|Science|World

Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida's 10-day challenge

The annual Florida Python Challenge this year begins the competition between hunters to capture the most and longest Burmese pythons

Snake hunters will wrangle invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades during Florida's 10-day challenge
Arts|News|Science|World

Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say

Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say

Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say
Arts|News|Science

Giant panda habitat opens at California zoo to much fanfare

Two Chinese giant pandas are now California residents as their enclosure at the San Diego Zoo opened to the public on Thursday in an international ceremony.

Giant panda habitat opens at California zoo to much fanfare
News|Science|Technology

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent

NASA is on the verge of deciding how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Canada to fund health study on how oil sands impact Indigenous communities

Canada will fund an Indigenous-led study into how oil sands development impacts the health of local communities, the government said on Wednesday, following a tailings water

Canada to fund health study on how oil sands impact Indigenous communities
Environment|News|Science

A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways

After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month

A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways
Science

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes
Health|News|Science

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds
Environment|News|Science

CNN meteorologist warns of ongoing damage caused by Storm Debby

CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar reports severe weather impacting North Carolina, including tornadoes and flash flooding.

CNN meteorologist warns of ongoing damage caused by Storm Debby
Science

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak early Monday

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
Environment|Science|Technology

Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area

A soil expert explains why flooding rice fields in South Florida benefits the agriculture-rich region.

Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Business|Health|Science

Novavax cuts 2024 revenue forecast, shrinks European presence

Novavax on Thursday trimmed its annual revenue forecast again and said it would pare back its presence in Europe through the rest of the year, ahead of handing over the rights

Novavax cuts 2024 revenue forecast, shrinks European presence
Environment|News|Science

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Environment|Health|Science

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

The Environmental Protection Agency announced an immediate ban on selling the pesticide DCPA or Dacthal

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses
News|Science|Technology

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
News|Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the first test flight crew of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, have now been in space for 63 days, with no return date in sight. Retired NASA astronaut Terry Verts shares how the crew may be feeling. 

Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why
Health|News|Science|World

UN health agency convening experts to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global emergency

The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency

UN health agency convening experts to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global emergency
Environment|Science

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds

Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef reached the highest they’ve been in 400 years over the past decade, research published Wednesday in the journal Nature found

Great Barrier Reef waters were hottest in 400 years over the past decade, study finds
Science

Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars

Most presolar grains were destroyed in the formation of the universe. But some survived on meteorites.

Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars
Health|Science

A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend

Getting drugs into the brain is a challenge. A new study suggests a brain parasite may be able to help.

A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend
Education|Opinion|Science

Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works

Unrealistic, outdated ideas that idealize science can set the public up to distrust scientists and the research process. A philosopher of science describes 3 aspects of how science really gets done.

Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works
Environment|Health|Science

Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most

Mapping daily temperature variations across the US revealed stark differences between wealthy and poor neighborhoods, and large differences by race.

Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most
Environment|Science|Technology

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

Smart buildings can team up to be more energy efficient while keeping the people inside comfortable.

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

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