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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to lift off tonight on first piloted test flight
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
6 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability
Studying Venus’ water loss can help scientists better understand how planets go from potentially habitable to incapable of supporting life.
5 min read - ScienceNBC News
In a high-stakes test, Boeing will launch NASA astronauts to space for the first time
Boeing is finally set to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Starliner spacecraft, following years of delays and glitches.
3 min read - HealthCNN
Genes known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s may actually be an inherited form of the disorder, researchers say
Alzheimer’s disease may be inherited more often than previously known, according to a new study that paints a clearer picture of a gene long known to be linked to the common form of dementia.
8 min read - HealthAssociated Press
A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer's, including simply getting older. The vast majority of Alzheimer’s cases occur after age 65.
4 min read - HealthCNN
Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
For her entire life, college student Olivia Cook had only a small degree of central vision. It was as if she was watching the world through a straw hole, and in dimly lit places, she could not make out people’s faces, only their silhouettes.
12 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Boeing is set to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after years of struggle
NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were set to climb into Boeing’s Starliner capsule for a nighttime liftoff from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station for a weeklong stay. NASA hired Boeing and SpaceX a decade ago to ferry astronauts to and from the space station after the shuttle program ended, paying the private companies billions of dollars.
1 min read - USAssociated Press
For farmers, watching and waiting is a spring planting ritual. Climate change is adding to anxiety
It was just after dark as Ross Woodruff hopped into a truck to haul soybean seeds out to his brother, Mark, whose planter had run out. With drier conditions, Mark had been going hard since mid-afternoon, finishing the beans in one 60-acre field before moving to another. “This year, with the way the weather’s been, it’s slowed progress,” Ross Woodruff said.
6 min read - ScienceYale Environment 360
Chorus of Whale Song Signals Antarctic Blue Whales May Be Making a Comeback
A nearly two-decade study of whale songs recorded in the Southern Ocean suggests that blue whales, the largest creatures ever to have roamed the Earth, may be recovering in Antarctica after being hunted to the edge of extinction.
1 min read - USThe Conversation
The number of religious ‘nones’ has soared, but not the number of atheists – and as social scientists, we wanted to know why
Social factors, from wealth to politics, may shape whether people who do not believe in God identify as an atheist.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
How does the brain think?
Eating right, exercising, playing sports, reading and journaling are just a few of the ways you can keep your brain in top shape.
5 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are the smallest microplastics, far narrower than a human hair. Very little is known about their composition, structure or how they break down in the environment.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing's Starliner is a 'big piece of America's overall strategy for access to low Earth orbit,' astronaut says
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk says Boeing Starliner is "important strategically" for America's space program.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Handle Mars with care: Guidelines needed for responsible Red Planet exploration, experts say
A new study calls for "geoconservation" principles applied to space, so that astronauts exploring Mars and other cosmic bodies don't compromise future scientific work.
6 min read - ScienceCBS News
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
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Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
9 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA astronaut and director Ellen Ochoa awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The first Hispanic woman to launch into space is now the second female astronaut to be awarded the United States' highest honor. Ellen Ochoa was bestowed with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
5 min read - ScienceCNN
How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft
After years of delays, Boeing’s Starliner is finally ready to fly NASA astronauts on a landmark test mission. Here’s what you should know about the historic launch.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! Holiday's founder talks importance of honoring America's spaceflyers (exclusive)
For National Astronaut Day 2024, we have an exclusive interview with Uniphi Good's Annie Balliro on why she founded the holiday honoring America's spaceflyers.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
After an 'emotional rollercoaster,' NASA astronauts are ready to fly on Boeing Starliner
Two NASA astronauts waited several extra years for their ride aboard Boeing Starliner, but the wait was not fully unexpected, the former test pilots recently shared with reporters.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as this evening (May 6).
9 min read - ScienceSpace
X-ray spacecraft reveals odd 'Cloverleaf' radio circle in new light (image)
Thanks to XMM-Newton, astronomers may know the powerful event that gave rise to the Cloverleaf odd radio circle.
5 min read - WorldCNN
Developing Taiwan’s own ‘Starlink’ crucial for island-wide emergency, space agency says
Taiwan’s leaders are working on an ambitious new satellite system to keep the island online in case of disaster, as it deals with the constant threat of hostilities with China.
7 min read - ScienceCNN
New mission could shed light on the secrets of the moon’s ‘hidden side’
This week, explore the mysterious far side of the moon, see the reconstructed face of a Neanderthal woman, decipher the story of Plato’s final night, and more.
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Ashley Sonnenberg, fiancée of Edmonton Oilers' goalie Jack Campbell, prepares for wedding with Los Angeles bachelorette bash
The goalie and his Vancouver-born fiancée have been engaged since 2022.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Entertainment
How to watch the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in the US
It's almost time for the Eurovision Song Contest! Here's everything you need to know about the international music competition.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Current rates should be enough to bring inflation down: Fed's Barkin
Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said the current level of interest rates will be enough to eventually bring inflation down.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kyle Larson beats Chris Buescher at Kansas in closest finish in NASCAR history
Larson won by 0.001 seconds.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
I wear a size 16-18 and these shorts saved my thighs from chafing at Disney World
Spoiler: it includes a $30 pair of biker shorts that saved my thighs from "chub rub."
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Return to the '70s? Today's housing market has echoes of dark era.
Economists comment on the state of housing as homebuyers face high rates and borrowing costs this spring.
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Monday Leaderboard: Brooks Koepka is ready to slow the Scottie Scheffler train
A dominant LIV win and a heartbreaking PGA Tour loss headline this week's top golf stories
6 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Canadian OBGYN weighs in on menopause symptoms and if they might be a worse health issue
An Ontario woman mistook cancer for menopause symptoms. An expert explains what you should look out for.
4 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
The secret to Shania Twain's luxurious locks is this 'salon-quality' $9 Garnier serum that her stylist swears by
'Better than Olaplex' — this strengthening serum promises to revive and strengthen tired strands.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Mavericks extend head coach Jason Kidd after defeating Clippers in Round 1
Jason Kidd will remain the head coach in Dallas.
2 min read - USYahoo News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows student Gaza protester demands will 'NEVER' be met. Here's how we got here.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post Sunday that the University of Texas would not meet the demands of student protesters.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Wayfair's Way Day sale 2024 ends today — save up to 80% off our editors' top picks
Score cooling sheets for just $18, patio furniture for nearly $3,000 off and a Henckels knife set for only $75.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitcher Rankings: Looking for an edge in Week 6
Fred Zinkie examines the pitching landscape for those looking to stream in fantasy baseball leagues this week.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
I just bought my mom this timeless Coach bag for Mother's Day, and it's down to $158 — that's 70% off
It's an 'absolutely beautiful' leather tote that can fit all your must-brings with room to spare.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80 priced close to outgoing model
The refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80 gets priced close to outgoing 2024 model, with increases ranging from nothing to $1,400.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo News Canada
Met Gala 2024: Where to watch, what time does it start, the theme and who's attending
Everything you need to know to watch the Met Gala 2024 red carper on May 6.
3 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
Hades II is now available in early access on PC
Hades II is now available in Early Access for PC players. After performing a technical test from April 16 to 29, Supergiant Games said Early Access for the “bewitching sequel” would follow “relatively soon after.”
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Victor Wembanyama is on the path to GOAT. So, why don’t we talk about it that way?
Looking back at Wembanyama's rookie season, the numbers suggest the Spurs sensation is on track to be the greatest ever.
11 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
When is the best time to buy a car?
The absolute best time of the year to buy a new car is in late December. But there's a lot more than that you need to know to get the best deal on a car.
4 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
I guess I learned how to appreciate The Phantom Menace
Was The Phantom Menace as bad as I'd remembered? Well, yes and no.
6 min read - WorldHuffPost
Vladimir Putin Showed His ‘Violent Nature’ In Deer-Hunting Stunt: Report
The Russian president’s gesture was so jarring that it reportedly made ex-Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi throw up.
1 min read - CelebrityBBC
Mama Cass 'didn't choke to death on a ham sandwich', daughter says
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth
7 min read - USWFXT
‘Decided to close that chapter’: Popular Boston radio station shakes up morning drive show
Boston’s home for classic rock announced changes to its popular morning drive show on Monday.
1 min read - USPeople
Authorities Reveal How Missing Surfers from U.S. and Australia Found at Bottom of Well in Mexico Died
Brothers Jake Robinson, 30, Callum Robinson, 33, and Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, were last seen on April 27 before being discovered dead
3 min read - CelebrityPeople
Jelly Roll's Daughter Bailee Gets Her First Car at 16 — and Her Choice Is Surprising: 'What Her Heart Desires'
The country star is dad to daughter Bailee and son Noah Buddy, 7
3 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
Non-Americans Are Revealing The Ways They Can “Spot An American Tourist From A Mile Away” — And I’m Both Laughing And Crying
I also feel personally attacked at the accuracy of these.
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