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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)
Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.
5 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 - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
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 - 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 - 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 - BusinessYahoo Finance
Companies are having their best earnings season in nearly 2 years
Earnings for the S&P 500 are growing at their fastest rate since 2022 and analysts see that trend continuing into next quarter, setting up a positive backdrop for stocks.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Cher loves these flared pants from Amazon that make her look 'bootyfull,' and they're down to $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Mickelson on the majors: 'What if none of the LIV players played?'
Phil Mickelson hints that big changes could be coming to LIV Golf's rosters, and the majors will need to pay attention.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Spin: Hitter performances to buy low and sell high on
Some key hitting performances need a trip under the magnifying glass. Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski does just that and advises managers on what to do next.
6 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 - 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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Beautiful, buttery soft leather': Grab this Kate Spade bag for over $100 off — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings from Ninja, Coach, Lego and more.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
New Orleans Pelicans 2024 NBA offseason preview: Can they ever get healthy?
Zion Williamson's health will determine any success the Pels have.
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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 - 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 - 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 - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Canadian mom-of-two recalls the day she was diagnosed with ' aggressive, relentless rare cancer'
"A year ago today I got the call the call that flipped our world upside down …again," said Sarah DeMelo.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Former UNC guard Deja Kelly commits to Oregon for final year of eligibility
Deja Kelly will help the Ducks rebuild after a disappointing year.
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‘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 - 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 - USCNN
Black voters won a big victory in Louisiana. Some White voters said it violated their ‘personal dignity’
Nearly two years after a federal judge said that Louisiana’s congressional map diluted Black voting power, Black voters are at risk of voting for a second time in an election under a plan that likely violates the Voting Rights Acts.
10 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.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires
Relatives have identified three bodies found in a well as those of two Australian surfers and one American who went missing last weekend, Mexican authorities said Sunday. Baja California state prosecutors said the relatives had viewed the corpses recovered from a remote well about 50 feet (15 meters) deep and recognized them as their loved ones. Thieves apparently killed the three, who were on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Baja peninsula, to steal their truck because they wanted the tires.
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