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A 'devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse
A “devil comet” known for its occasional outbursts is currently visible in the night sky, and lucky stargazers may even be able to spot the celestial object during next month’s much-anticipated solar eclipse.
2 min read - WorldCBS News
What the vernal equinox has to do with spring
Spring 2024 kicks off on March 19, the day of the vernal equinox.
3 min read - USNBC News
Battered by hurricanes and tired of rebuilding, 90% of population has left this coastal town
The consequences of climate change are already taking a toll on some U.S. communities. In Cameron, Louisiana, hope comes from a natural gas plant that activists call a "carbon bomb."
12 min read - ScienceCNN
4,000-year-old vial contains ancient red lipstick, archaeologists say
A small stone vial found in southeastern Iran contained a red cosmetic that was likely used as a lip coloring thousands of years ago, according to archaeologists.
5 min read - HealthReuters
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases
The CDC had recorded 58 cases of the disease across 17 jurisdictions, as of March 14, same as the whole of 2023. Most cases reported this year have been among children aged 12 months and older who had not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, the CDC said, and asked healthcare providers to ensure children are vaccinated against the disease.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists may finally know why this infamous supernova wears a 'string of pearls'
SN 1987A is ringed by a strange string of hydrogen pearls that have puzzled astronomers for a long time, but researchers may finally have an explanation.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX's Starship will go interstellar someday, Elon Musk says
A future, more advanced version of SpaceX's Starship megarocket will travel to other star systems, according to Elon Musk.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Thomas Stafford, NASA astronaut who led Apollo-Soyuz joint mission, dies at 93
Former NASA astronaut Thomas Stafford, who flew to the moon before leading the first international space mission carried out by the United States and Russia, has died at the age of 93.
14 min read - ScienceCNN
Global ocean heat has hit a new record every single day for the last year
In March 2023, ocean surface temperatures started breaking records and haven’t stopped since, fueling concern about the impacts on marine life and extreme weather.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star general, took part in four space missions. Before Apollo 10, he flew on two Gemini flights, including the first rendezvous of two U.S. capsules in orbit.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Mysterious 'unparticles' may be pushing the universe apart, new theoretical study suggests
New theoretical research suggests that a mysterious form of matter called "unparticles" could be the driving force behind the expansion of the universe.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX to launch 30th cargo mission to the ISS for NASA this week
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 30th operational cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (March 21).
2 min read - USSpace
Why I'm going to Rochester NY to see my 1st-ever total solar eclipse
Here's why I am heading to Rochester, NY, to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Visitors can expect a fun-filled few days at the ROC the Eclipse Festival.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
How long would it take to walk around Mars?
In this space mysteries piece we take a look at how long it would take to walk around Mars and what factors would affect journey time.
4 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight
People have been flying airplanes for well over a century. Engineers know how to balance all the forces at play, but still aren’t exactly sure how some of the physics of flight actually works.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander barely kicked up any moon dust. Here's why that matters
The Indian Space Research Organisation's historic Chandrayaan-3 moon lander managed to keep moon dust off its cameras thanks to a special engine setup.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Sandboarding makes a post-COVID comeback in Namibia desert town
Set against miles of mesmerizing sand dunes, Namibia's seaside resort town of Swakopmund is seeing a boom in sandboarding, buoyed by a near-doubling of the numbers of cruise liners docking at nearby Walvis Bay last year. Lying between the 80,000 square km (31,000 square mile) Namib desert and the sea, Swakopmund is drawing tourists back, three years after lockdown brought Namibia's visitor numbers - previously around a million a year - to a standstill. Many of them are tempted by the thrill of
1 min read - ScienceSpace
The James Webb Space Telescope is digging deep into the mysteries of gas planets
Scientists are slowly getting to the bottom of how some of the universe's most mind-bending worlds came to be.
10 min read - USNBC News
Miami’s chief heat officer knows the challenges of a climate-focused job in Florida
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jane Gilbert was relishing the mild temperatures and gentle breeze of early March as she hurried between meetings.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
A concept from physics called negentropy could help your life run smoother
In physics, entropy is the process of a system losing energy and dissolving into chaos. This applies to social systems in everyday life, too. Limiting energy loss can make social systems run better.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Sleeping subduction zone could awaken and form a new 'Ring of Fire' that swallows the Atlantic Ocean
A modeling study suggests a slumbering subduction zone below the Gibraltar Strait is active and could break into the Atlantic Ocean in 20 million years' time, giving birth to an Atlantic "Ring of Fire."
4 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's 'Snap It!' computer game teaches kids about solar eclipses
NASA has launched a new computer game to help kids learn about solar eclipses ahead of April 8 when the moon's shadow will sweep across North America.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
It’s the only water they can afford. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of the lavish headquarters of multiple global software companies in Bengaluru's Whitefield neighborhood, Muthuvel is normally reliant on piped water, sourced from groundwater. Bengaluru in southern India is witnessing an unusually hot February and March, and in the last few years, it has received little rainfall in part due to human-caused climate change.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL free agency good, bad and ugly: How has your favorite team done so far?
Which teams should be most excited after a week of NFL free agency?
10 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Pass or Fail: Houston Texans show off new road uniforms after Reddit leak
Texans CEO and Chairman Cal McNair took to Reddit to show off one of the team's new uniform combinations in response to a leak.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
A 15-year problem that has plagued corporate America is finally turning around
Productivity is rebounding after 15 years of no gains. That could help drive stocks higher.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
March Madness: 5 Cinderella teams who could shakeup NCAA men's tournament brackets
You don't want to go overboard picking upsets in your bracket, but you don't want to go all chalk either. Scott Pianowski reveals five teams set to surprise.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
March Madness: Narrowing down which favorites could actually win the NCAA men's tournament
Which teams have a realistic chance to cut down the nets?
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she was with her family when news of separation broke: 'We held each other'
“Are there days when I ask myself ‘What have I done?’ Yes," Grégoire Trudeau said in an interview with ELLE Canada.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Dark-horse candidates to lead MLB in home runs could also offer fantasy baseball draft value
If you're looking for under-the-radar candidates to hit the most round trippers in 2024, Dalton Del Don has a collection of power brokers to consider.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NCAA tournament: 5 players to watch in the men's bracket who can lead their team to a title
A pair of ex-teammates headed for a potential Elite Eight clash are among the top players to watch this NCAA tournament.
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NCAA men's tournament bracket revealed: complete schedule, dates, sites, TV times
The Huskies will defend their national championship as the No. 1 overall seed.
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 Fantasy Baseball: Jackson Holliday leads 5 key draft sleepers from the infield
Dalton Del Don examines potential draft values with the upside to make a difference in fantasy baseball leagues.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
LB Leighton Vander Esch medically retires at age 28; Jerry Jones 'proud' he played for Cowboys
Recurrent neck issues have ended Leighton Vander Esch's career after just six seasons.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NCAA tournament: 10 best NBA draft prospects to watch during March Madness
Kentucky, UConn and Baylor all have multiple players who could be lottery picks this year.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey in new special
The TV personality discusses modern weight loss medications in the ABC special "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution."
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Pistons' Evan Fournier fined $25K for kicking ball after Heat star Bam Adebayo’s buzzer-beater
Evan Fournier was not happy after the Heat pulled off a 104-101 win on Saturday in Detroit.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NL East season preview: What's in store for the Braves, Phillies, Mets, Marlins and Nationals in 2024?
The Braves are aiming for a seventh straight division title. The Phillies have other ideas.
13 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
March Madness: Power ranking the 16 top contenders to win the NCAA women's tournament
The field is deep this March and potential title teams lurk all over the bracket.
9 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball: Seven pieces of draft advice to help you win your league
Fred Zinkie shares winning strategies to keep in mind when drafting your team this fantasy baseball season.
5 min read - TechnologyYahoo Finance
Nvidia bringing its Omniverse technology to Apple's Vision Pro headset
Nvidia is bringing its Omniverse technology to Apple's Vision Pro AR/VR headset.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL free agency: the good, the bad & the ugly so far | Zero Blitz
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to discuss all the latest NFL mayhem, including trades, free agency moves, cap casualties and more. The duo start off with the quarterback carousel in Pennsylvania, as Kenny Pickett is a Philadelphia Eagle and Justin Fields is a Pittsburgh Steeler. Fitz and Frank discuss who won each of the trades, why Kenny Pickett may have just tanked his own career, who will start more games for Pittsburgh and more before diving into the Aaron Donald retirement announce
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
A playoff path for the Lakers & Warriors, Kyrie's game-winner and All-NBA talk | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill talks about Kyrie Irving’s game-winner against the Nuggets, the playoff paths of the Lakers & Warriors, and explains why he has a problem with All-NBA this year.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Amanda Kloots shares photo of late-husband Nick Cordero before his COVID diagnosis: 'Our lives changed forever'
"Remember how quickly something can change," Kloots said of her husband, who died after getting COVID-19.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia debuts next-generation Blackwell AI chip at GTC 2024
Nvidia on Monday announced its new Blackwell GPU for AI and Grace Blackwell Superchip.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
March Madness: Which non-No. 1 seeds can reach the Women's Final Four?
Two teams didn't need a No. 1 seed to reach the 2023 Final Four. Here's who could pull off a run this year.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ex-49ers DE Chase Young reaches 1-year, $13 million deal with New Orleans Saints
Chase Young finished last season with the 49ers pretty well.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Why are middle-aged Americans so lonely — and what habits can we learn from Europeans?
Americans are highly individualistic, which experts say may contribute to our feelings of loneliness.
4 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Another Cybertruck is at auction, bids past $150K with four days to go
The Tesla Cybertruck roller-coaster pricing ride continues this week, with its inaugural appearance on the “Cars & Bids” auction site: a loaded 2024 AWD Foundation Series, with a stainless steel exterior and a black interior.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
49ers lose 2025 draft pick, have one dropped as result of payroll error
The payroll error in 2022, the league said, was not done in an effort to circumvent the salary cap in any way.
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