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There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone
In case you missed the stunning nighttime spectacle of multicolored auroras dancing in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, there is still a chance Sunday evening to catch a glimpse – but not for everyone.
5 min read - ScienceCBS News
Spectacular photos show the northern lights around the world
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Paying people to replant tropical forests − and letting them harvest the timber − can pay off for climate, justice and environment
It might seem counterintuitive to suggest timber harvesting when the goal is to restore forests, but that gives landholders the economic incentive to protect and manage forests over time.
6 min read - ScienceNBC News
In the mystery of Florida’s bizarre spinning fish, a leading suspect has emerged
A mysterious ailment causing fish in the Florida Keys to spin in circles and die has touched off a race to find the cause and save the endangered sawfish.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it's still crackling (video)
Just when we think we’ve seen the most powerful of flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed kicked off the strongest eruption of the weekend yet and is still crackling with solar storms.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
Farmers will now get paid to test their dairy cows for bird flu
Federal health authorities on Friday pledged nearly $200 million in an attempt to control the spread of bird flu among dairy cows.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday’s powerful solar storm was likely on Sunday. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that “coronal mass ejections” — clouds of ejected solar plasma that can cause power grid irregularities and issues with high-frequency communications and global positioning systems — will slam into the Earth’s magnetic field and outer atmosphere until at least Sunday night.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Beethoven’s hair reveals new insights into the composer’s health issues
This week, learn secrets unlocked by studying Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, explore lava tubes where Stone Age people lived, see the cosmic “God’s Hand,” and more.
5 min read - ScienceThe New York Times
Tuna Crabs, Neither Tuna Nor Crabs, Are Swarming Near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — When Anna Sagatov, an underwater cinematographer, goes on her usual night dives off La Jolla Shores in San Diego, she’s used to spotting the “occasional octopus, nudibranch and horn shark.” But what she witnessed on a late April plunge was shocking: a seafloor turned red by what she described as an “overlapping carpet of crabs.” Swirling and shifting in the current, the creatures stretched “as far as my dive lights could illuminate,” she said. The swarming red crustaceans she and oth
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Houston, we have an encore: ISS virtual reality experience 'The Infinite' returns
What do you do for an encore after you have virtually transported thousands of Houstonians to the International Space Station? If you are Felix & Paul, you invite them back, to fly to the moon.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 110 —Voyager 1's Brush with Silence
On Episode 110 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist, about the recent rescue of Voyager 1 from beyond the solar system.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)
An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.
10 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's Chandra spacecraft spots supermassive black hole erupting in the Milky Way's heart
NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has spotted the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy erupting, proving even quiet black holes like Sagittarius A* need to vent sometimes.
4 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
Six guests are set to ascend aboard Spaceship Neptune to the stratosphere, where they will enjoy an immersive dining experience served up by Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk. Munk, 33, will travel with the guests and serve the meal himself, from a small kitchen. “We want to tell stories through the food,” Munk says.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Northern lights may be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now?
Increased solar activity could cause auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California, but may disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.
9 min read - USAssociated Press
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
As Maui continues to recover from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, Hawaii officials are looking at preventing another similar disaster ahead of what is expected to be a dry, fire-prone season, Gov. Josh Green said Friday in proclaiming Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month. The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire destroyed much of the town of Lahaina and killed 101 people. Climate change has been boosting drought in Hawaii, drying the archipelago’s vegetation and incr
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Severe solar storm expected to supercharge northern lights on Friday
A severe solar storm may supercharge the northern lights from Friday through the weekend, with a chance to see auroras as far south in the U.S. as Alabama.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands. The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland marks the first disbursement from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside of the Colorado River system. While pressures on the Colorado River have dominated headlines, Haaland and others acknowledg
4 min read - HealthCNN
New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals possible cause of mysterious ailments, scientists say
An analysis of locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest he had lead poisoning. It may have contributed to chronic ailments, deafness and — ultimately — his demise.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch monster flare-spewing sunspot grow to be 15 times wider than Earth (video)
A beastly sunspot that's 15 times the diameter of Earth remains highly active — and you might be able to spot it with your eclipse glasses!
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA Draft Lottery: Hawks get No. 1 pick, despite 3 percent chance of winning
The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA Draft Lottery. The Hawks had a 3 percent chance of winning the top pick.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks
Utility stocks are outperforming the broader markets. Here's a look at three top picks from analysts.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Here's 1 big investing mistake you are probably still making
Maybe a 5% CD isn't the best choice for your hard-earned money.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UFC St. Louis: Esteban Ribovics delivers wild head-kick KO to beat Terrance McKinney seconds into their fight
It took Esteban Ribovics only 37 seconds to get the win Saturday night.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Britain's Got Talent is really grinding viewers' gears with an editing decision
Fans are sick and tired of songs from The Greatest Showman being used for the BGT soundtrack.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'I can see!': Shoppers say this No. 1 bestselling $8 eyeglass cleaning kit gets lenses 'crystal clear'
'Works like a charm' on all types of glasses, devices and more.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save more than 80% on gardening supplies, tech items and more
Some major deals on board: A lovely vertical garden for just $40, a remarkable mini movie projector for a staggering $620 off and a handy Bissell upright vacuum for under $60.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Blinken, Sanders and Graham offer differing takes on latest State Dept. report on Israel's possible humanitarian violations in Gaza
Antony Blinken and Bernie Sanders praise Biden for withholding military aid to Israel. Lindsey Graham calls it the 'worst decision.'
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Jayson Tatum, Celtics hold off late Cavaliers rally to take Game 3
The Celtics now hold a 2-1 lead over the Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.
3 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Students at University of Birmingham warned of possible legal action over Gaza encampment
A letter issued to students at Birmingham University who have set up a pro-Palestine encampment has warned them they could face legal action.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Private equity is helping banks shed some of their risks
Banks are using "credit risk transfers" with private equity firms to help alleviate their regulatory burdens and protect against future losses.
- LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
These 10 trending cleaning products — all under $20 — have thousands of five-star Amazon ratings
The Pink Stuff, Scrub Daddy and more: Scour your space from top to bottom with essentials starting at just $5.
4 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
12 styles to shop in Lululemon's We Made Too Much section — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Pirates pitching phenom Paul Skenes lives up to the hype in wild, rain-delayed debut
The Pirates topped the Cubs 10-9 in a game that offered a reminder that Skenes alone cannot save Pittsburgh.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This $138 expandable tote from Lululemon is a near-identical dupe to a $360 Longchamp bag
Don't go on your next vacation without it.
2 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Dar'shun Kendrick is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position she was elected to at the age of 27 in 2010.
5 min read - WorldEngadget
Pre-orders for Ghost of Tsushima on PC are being canceled in countries without PSN access
People who pre-ordered the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut in countries that don’t have access to PlayStation Network (PSN) were reportedly notified that their purchases have been canceled and auto-refunded.
1 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63
Mercedes planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63 instead of the expected four-cylinder PHEV. Slow sales of the new C 63 S could be part of the reason.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK
How Stephen Mulhern befriended Ant and Dec
TV presenter stroke magician Stephen Mulhern has explained how he originally became close with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Doctor Who fans go wild for double Strictly Come Dancing cameo
Shirley Ballas and Johannes Radebe stopped for a quick cameo in an episode titled 'The Devil's Chord'.
3 min read - USEngadget
The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech
According to a report by 404 Media, the intense solar activity over the last few days has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. Modern John Deere tractors as well as those from other brands rely on this technology for precision.
2 min read - EntertainmentTechCrunch
Go on, let bots date other bots
Bumble founder and executive chair Whitney Wolfe Herd raised eyebrows this week with her comments about how AI might change the dating experience. During an onstage interview, Bloomberg’s Emily Chang brought up bots posing as real people, or real people falling in love with bots, as examples of how AI might make online dating worse.
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike
It's been a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at U.S. Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at another store voted against forming a union. Back in 2022, workers in Towson, Maryland became the first formally recognized union at an Apple retail store. “This vote today is the first step in demonstrating our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” said the IAM CORE Negotiating Committee in a statement.
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Springsteen Fans Roast Trump For Bizarre Boast About Size Of New Jersey Crowd
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood said Trump spoke to 80,000 to 100,000 people, but video of the event made that hard to believe.
3 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Students Walk Out on Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke Commencement Speech
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via GettyA slew of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday to protest Israel’s war in Gaza just as the university’s commencement speaker, Jerry Seinfeld, was set to speak.Videos posted on social media—but omitted from the university’s livestream—showed students walking out as Duke President Vincent Price introduced the comedian, who received an honorary doctorate. Other students erupted into dual jeers and cheers of “Jerry!”student walkout a
2 min read - USNY Post
The city told a homeowner to hide his boat behind a fence — his creative and hilarious response went viral
Is this guy the B.O.A.T., or what?
2 min read - CelebritySheKnows
Insiders Claim Kelly Preston’s Death Made John Travolta Do a 180 on This Part of His Life With Scientology
It’s no secret that after Kelly Preston died in 2020, John Travolta has been rather low-key from the public eye. Despite a few appearances with their kids and an alleged romance blooming between him and Kristin Davis, Travolta has been quite private, and apparently, a lot has changed behind closed doors. An insider told Closer …
2 min read - CelebritySheKnows
John Travolta’s Alleged New Romance May Have a Major Hurdle on His End
While the internet and friends of the two are shipping John Travolta and Kristin Davis together, their alleged romance could have a huge hurdle on Travolta’s side. Insiders said to Closer Weekly on May 8 that Travolta is having a hard time moving on from the passing of his late wife, Kelly Preston. Now, this …
2 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Potential VP pick joins Trump on flight to raucous Jersey Shore rally after he nixed another hopeful
Mr Trump tells one former rival to ‘get ready’ and another to get lost as he stokes speculation around vice president pick
3 min read - USAssociated Press
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement it was deeply saddened by Slayman's passing and offered condolences to his family.
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