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Missed the dazzling northern lights show? You might get another chance Saturday night
A second chance to view the magnificent auroras produced by a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun will arrive Saturday evening in case you missed the previous night’s spectacle.
4 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
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said extreme geomagnetic storm conditions continued Saturday, and there were preliminary reports of power grid irregularities, degradation of high-frequency communications and global positioning systems. The U.S. Depar
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 - ScienceSpace
Cracking! Some binary black holes may roll around each other in egg-shaped orbits
Some black hole pairs roll around each other in wobbly, egg-shaped orbits that could hold clues about their origins, gravitational wave measurements suggest.
7 min read - WorldReuters
Brazil's orange output to hit over 30-year low on disease, weather
Brazil's orange production is expected to hit its lowest level in more than three decades in 2024/25, research center Fundecitrus said on Friday, as farmers grapple with adverse climate conditions and a citrus disease known as greening. Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of orange juice, whose global stocks have been hovering around historic lows after four consecutive seasons of small crops in the South American country. Orange juice prices were pushed to near record highs la
1 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's Roman Space Telescope will hunt for the universe's 1st stars — or their shredded corpses, anyway
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will hunt for the universe's first stars — or rather, what's left of them after they've been ripped apart by black holes.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Our neighboring galaxy's supermassive black hole would probably be a polite dinner guest
Astronomers find multiple streams of dust spiraling into the heart of the nearby Andromeda galaxy, where a supermassive black hole lurks.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 — and it could meet some tiny spacecraft
Asteroid Apophis is heading to Earth, and scientists have revealed three tiny spacecraft concepts that could race to meet the space rock in April 2029.
6 min read - USSpace
FAA to conduct new environmental review for SpaceX's Starship operations in Florida
The FAA announced May 10 that it will prepare an environmental impact statement for SpaceX's planned work with Starship at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon, hours sooner than anticipated. The effects of the Northern Lights, which were prominently on display in Britain, were due to
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Behemoth sunspot AR3664 unleashes its biggest solar flare yet, sparking radio blackouts on Earth (video)
Sunspot AR3664, over 15 Earths wide, has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet. Watch it erupt from the sun in this awesome video.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Environmentalists attack a case holding a copy of the Magna Carta in London but document unscathed
Two environmental activists attacked a glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library on Friday, causing minor damage to the reinforced box but leaving the historic document unscathed. The pair of protesters from Just Stop Oil, a group that has caused widespread disruption in Britain in its campaign to end to the world's reliance on fossil fuels, pounded on the case with a hammer and chisel. The Rev. Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, a retired biology teach
1 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
People are better able to see and correct biases in algorithms’ decisions than in their own decisions, even when algorithms are trained on their decisions.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Bird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
A veterinarian and epidemiologist who studies infectious diseases in dairy cows discusses the outbreak, how cows recover and what the government is doing to keep the milk supply safe.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists use XRISM spacecraft to predict fate of matter around monster supermassive black hole
The spacecraft XRISM has examined light from a distant galaxy that houses a supermassive black hole to determine the fate of matter in the void's gravitational thrall.
6 min read - ScienceCBS News
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
China's Chang'e 6 probe to the moon's far side has a big lunar mystery to solve
By retrieving rare volcanic samples from the lunar far side, Chang'e-6 aims to provide answers as to why volcanism was so limited on just one side of the moon.
6 min read - HealthCNN
Cows have human flu receptors, study shows, raising stakes on bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle
Cows have the same kinds of gateways into their cells as humans and birds, a new study shows. The finding suggests that cows could be mixing bowls - hosts that could help H5N1 bird flu learn to spread in humans.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
4 large incoming solar bursts could supercharge the auroras this weekend
The NOAA has bumped up its geomagnetic storm watch for May 11 to a "rare" level as solar activity continues at high levels and at least four coronal mass ejections propel toward Earth.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
How rich homebuyers are avoiding high mortgage rates
Homebuyers with means are turning to an old strategy to get around a new crop of high mortgage rates: all-cash deals.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
America's love affair with the SUV is killing the trusty sedan
The Chevy Malibu has gone the way of the dodo. The long-running Malibu nameplate has had two separate runs with Chevrolet, with its first stint dating back 50 years. GM sold 10 million Malibus during its time, but in recent days it's a rarity — a sedan.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Biden's coming new tariffs on China reflect 'lessons learned'
A sweeping White House move on China tariffs that is expected to be unveiled early next week "reflects lessons learned," according to a former official who was involved in the process.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 40+ best Amazon deals this weekend: Save up to 80% on vacuums, gardening tools, tech goodies and more
We've got our eye on a viral Bissell carpet cleaner on rare sale for $99, plus an Apple iPad marked down by $80, to name a few.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WNBA star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe deal with Nike
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Nike announced a signature shoe for the two-time WNBA MVP.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo News
Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement
Here's why some social media users are blocking stars from their feeds after the Met Gala.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon shoppers can't stop raving about this $17 tank top — 'I get tons of compliments every time I wear it!'
Not only is it on sale, but it comes in 40 dynamite colors and prints as well.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Thousands of Amazon shoppers rave about this $7 travel pill organizer that's the size of a pack of gum
The super-sleek fold-up case has not one but two locks to keep your meds from spilling out.
3 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
U.K. agency releases tools to test AI model safety
The U.K. Safety Institute, the U.K.'s recently established AI safety body, has released a toolset designed to "strengthen AI safety" by making it easier for industry, research organizations and academia to develop AI evaluations. Called Inspect, the toolset -- which is available under an open source license, specifically an MIT License -- aims to assess certain capabilities of AI models, including models' core knowledge and ability to reason, and generate a score based on the results. In a pre
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Why Apple’s ‘Crush’ ad is so misguided
This week Apple unveiled new iPad models at its Let Loose event, including a new 13-inch display for the iPad Air, as well as Tandem OLED and a new M4 chip for the iPad Pro. For Apple completionists, we compiled all of the new announcements in case you missed it. In the world of EVs, the embattled Fisker Ocean is facing yet another federal safety probe.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lions' Terrion Arnold said he'd jam his mother into the dirt if they lined up against each other
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave a memorable quote about his mother and how important she has been in his development as a player.
2 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 - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
CD rates today, May 11, 2024 (best account provides 5.15% APY)
If you’re searching for today’s best CD rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about CD rates today.
3 min read - ScienceEngadget
'Extreme' geomagnetic storm may bless us with more aurora displays tonight and tomorrow
Tonight may offer another chance to catch the aurora if you have clear skies, according to the NOAA, and Sunday could bring yet more displays reaching as far as Alabama. The agency says the 'extreme' geomagnetic storm will continue through tomorrow.
2 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
28 Years Later is coming to theaters next summer
Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Finance
Q&A with Maddy Dychtwald: What the longevity revolution means for women
Women are living longer than men, but they often spend the last decade or so in "a cascade of poor health,” author Maddy Dychtwald said.
7 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Tesla’s profitable Supercharger network is in limbo after Musk axed the entire team
At the start of the year, Tesla’s Supercharger team was tasked with the impossible. “We were on an exponential path,” a former team member told TechCrunch, adding that the new targets were “super-duper crazy.” Then, one day in April, CEO Elon Musk axed the entire division, even though it was profitable last year.
6 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Women in AI: Rachel Coldicutt researches how technology impacts society
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. In the spotlight today: Rachel Coldicutt is the founder of Careful Industries, which researches the social impact technology has on society. Clients have included Salesforce and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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