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Japan’s historic ‘Moon Sniper’ mission wasn’t built to survive lunar night. But it keeps waking up
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” wasn’t designed for extreme lunar temperature swings. But the spacecraft has endured three long lunar nights and keeps returning new images.
8 min read - ScienceNBC News
In a first, an orangutan was seen treating his wound with a medicinal plant
A wounded orangutan was seen self-medicating with a plant known to relieve pain. It's the first time an animal has been observed applying medicine to a skin injury.
5 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday. Scientists observed Rakus pluck and chew up leaves of a medicinal plant used by people throughout Southeast Asia to treat pain and inflammation. The adult male orangutan then used his fingers to apply the plant juices to an injury on the right cheek.
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Scientists reveal the face of a Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago
A Neanderthal was buried 75,000 years ago, and experts painstakingly pieced together what she looked like. The striking recreation is featured in a new Netflix documentary, “Secrets of the Neanderthals.”
5 min read - WorldCBS News
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
6 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts move Dragon at the ISS to make way for Boeing's Starliner
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission moved their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2).
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Scientists say they’ve traced the origins of a potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroid to the far side of the moon
Rare near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa may have been created several million years ago when something slammed into the moon and sent a chunk of it flying into space.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'
As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
James Webb Space Telescope forecasts clouds of melted rock on this blisteringly hot exoplanet
The JWST has performed a weather report for a distant hot Jupiter exoplanet, finding winds three times as fast as a jet fighter, clouds made of rock and temperatures hot enough to melt lead.
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Scientists explore how to improve crop yields - on Mars
In a controlled greenhouse at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, researchers have now identified a way that shows promise for improving crop yields in simulated Martian soil, with different crops grown together in a method called "intercropping" pioneered by ancient Maya farmers. In their experiments, the researchers grew cherry tomatoes, peas and carrots together in pots. Tomatoes grown in this manner produced about double the yield of tomatoes grown alone - or "monocropped"
3 min read - ScienceSpace
A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why
During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how it came to be.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack
Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a sudden shift.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Astronomers close in on the mystery of the erupting Orion star system (video)
An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astronomers for almost as long.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)
Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Asteroid Ryugu holds secrets of our solar system's past, present and future
Samples of asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, have revealed the impact solar winds and tiny space rocks have had on the asteroid itself.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as May 6, 2024
6 min read - ScienceReuters
Explainer-The Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When is it and what to expect?
Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity in early May. Here is an explanation of this meteor shower. Meteors are space rocks and other material that burn up as they plummet through Earth's atmosphere, leaving a bright streak in the sky.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch webcasts live online
Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to launch astronauts for the first time ever on May 6. Here's how to watch that historic liftoff, as well as key events before and after it.
4 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Study says El Nino, not climate change, was key driver of low rainfall that snarled Panama Canal
The climate phenomenon known as El Nino — and not climate change — was a key driver in low rainfall that disrupted shipping at the Panama Canal last year, scientists said Wednesday. A team of international scientists found that El Nino — a natural warming of the central Pacific that changes weather worldwide — doubled the likelihood of the low precipitation Panama received during last year's rainy season.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest. Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post on Wednesday, just past midnight, that the medical center that hosts his lab had “tentatively agreed” to allow him and his team to return and continue their research for the time being. “Now, team members can enter and leave the laboratory freely,” Zhang wrote in a post on Weibo, a Chinese s
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This Chinese virologist shared crucial Covid-19 data. Then his research hit hurdles
Scientist was lauded for his 2020 disclosure, but in the years since, people who know him say he has faced unprecedented roadblocks in his career in China.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
The highest observatory on Earth sits atop Chile's Andes Mountains — and it's finally open
A new Japanese observatory built high in the Chilean Andes mountains promises fresh views of the early universe.
4 min read - BusinessSpace
Satellite operator SES acquiring Intelsat in $3.1 billion deal
SES plans to buy fellow satellite operator Intelsat, in a deal that could help the combined company compete with SpaceX's huge Starlink broadband network.
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Einstein Probe X-ray telescope releases 1st images taken with 'lobster vision'
Einstein Probe, which is the new Chinese–European X-ray mission, has revealed its first widescreen views of the universe.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
'We are ready:' New NASA documentary looks ahead to Artemis 2 moon mission (video)
A new NASA video reflects on the successful Artemis 1 moon mission and looks ahead to next year's crewed effort, Artemis 2.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'
The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.
7 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup
It’s not easy to collect rocks on a budget when the rocks are 140 million miles away.
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Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail
Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle
A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.
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Spikes of flu virus in wastewater raise questions about spread of bird flu
Spikes of influenza A virus seen in wastewater samples from 59 sewer systems across 18 different states this spring may point to the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza virus that is currently infecting dairy cattle, a new study suggests.
6 min read - WorldThe New York Times
U.S. Plan to Protect Oceans Has a Problem, Some Say: Too Much Fishing
New details of the Biden administration’s signature conservation effort, made public this month amid a burst of other environmental announcements, have alarmed some scientists who study marine protected areas because the plan would count certain commercial fishing zones as conserved. The decision could have ripple effects around the world as nations work toward fulfilling a broader global commitment to safeguard 30% of the entire planet’s land, inland waters and seas. That effort has been hailed
5 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter may have spotted its 1st rogue planet
NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS may have detected its first free-floating planet with a little help from Einstein.
7 min read - WorldAssociated Press
What's causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?
The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March have been some of the most catastrophic in the country in recent years. In the most tragic single event, at least 48 people were killed on Monday after water blew through a blocked river tunnel under a railway line in southwestern Kenya, causing a flash flood. The devastating rains are a result of a mix of factors, including the country's seasonal weather patterns, human-caused climate change as well as natural weather phen
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NBA playoffs: Sixers ownership teams up with Fanatics to buy 2,000 tickets to keep Knicks fans out of Game 6
Knicks fans were noticeably loud during Sunday's Game 4 win at Wells Fargo Center.
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CVS stock plunges after earnings numbers one analyst 'did not even believe'
CVS warns it could cede Medicare Advantage market share as reimbursement rates pressure the company.
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Tiger Woods explains viral Masters tree meme, daughter’s ‘negative’ relationship with golf while promoting ‘Sun Day Red’
Jimmy Fallon asked Tiger Woods all about his incredible handshake with Verne Lundquist at the Masters on Tuesday night.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Columbus Crew, MLS' gold standard, does what Messi and Miami couldn't in Mexico
The Columbus Crew went to Mexico and flattened Monterrey to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Finance
Drake, Adele and others are following Taylor Swift back onto TikTok after Universal deal
The songs of top artists will return to TikTok following the resolution of a licensing dispute with Universal Music Group.
3 min read - USYahoo Sports
Former Dodgers P Julio Urías placed on probation, ordered to counseling after pleading no contest to domestic battery charge
Urías has been on administrative leave from MLB since his September arrest.
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Dolphins owner Stephen Ross reportedly declined $10 billion for team, stadium and F1 race
The value of the Dolphins and Formula One racing is enormous.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks end mixed in volatile session after Fed decision, Powell comments
Fed day arrives with the focus on what clues Powell will offer to the chances for rate cuts this year.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
8 signs of a heart attack, as study reveals anger increases risk for 40 minutes
Feelings of rage could lead to a heart attack, researchers have found.
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House passes antisemitism bill amid campus protests, Trump faces 2nd contempt hearing and 'The Idea of You' premieres
Get caught up on this morning’s news: The House’s antisemitism bill, Trump’s second contempt hearing and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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The best cheap wireless earbuds for 2024: Our top budget picks
Don't spend $200 or even $150; there are some great options priced well below $100.
6 min read - TechnologyEngadget
The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024
Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can get today.
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Canadian 'Bachelor' star Maria Georgas says she wants to meet someone the 'old-school' way, opens up about dating
The Ontario-native opened up about dating, her time on "The Bachelor" and more on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
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Martha Stewart's go-to Skechers sneakers are on rare sale at Amazon — save over $30
The domestic diva prioritizes comfort and support when it comes to shoes, and she says these affordable kicks deliver both.
4 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Google expands passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program ahead of the US presidential election
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Google is bringing passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program (APP), which is used by people who are at high risk of targeted attacks, such as campaign workers, candidates, journalists, human rights workers, and more. APP traditionally required the use of hardware security keys, but soon users can enroll in APP with passkeys. Users will have the option to use passkeys alone, or alongside a password or hardware security key.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Freddie Krueger's glove gave people nightmares 40 years ago. Here's how it was made.
Special effects maestro Jim Doyle tells us how he made the most iconic prop in horror movie history for Wes Craven’s A Nightmare On Elm Street.
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