- The Guardian
New evidence shows how asteroid dust cloud may have sparked new life on Earth 470m years ago
Isotope found in seabed sediment points to clash of solar bodies near Mars, study suggests. Astronomers have discovered intriguing evidence that an asteroid break-up blanketed Earth with dust millions of years ago. The event dramatically cooled the planet and triggered an ice age that was followed by
AFP Relax NewsRenewables overtake hydrocarbons in UK electricity generation: study
Renewable sources generated more of Britain's electricity than fossil fuels for the first time last quarter, according to analysis by specialist website "Carbon Brief" published Monday. "In the third quarter of 2019, the UK's windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated
AFP Relax NewsAir pollution linked to 'missed' miscarriages in China: study
Exposure to airborne pollutants increases the risk of "missed" miscarriages in which a fetus dies without a pregnant woman experiencing any noticeable symptoms, researchers said Monday. Previous studies have shown a correlation between air pollution and pregnancy complications, but the new
AFP Relax NewsStudy proposes greater emphasis on dangers of alcohol in overdose prevention campaigns
A new American study suggests that ingesting large quantities of alcohol often leads to the intake of other psychotropic substances such as cannabis and opioids, also pointing out that mixing alcohol with drugs amplifies the risks of severe accidents and death. Since the start of the opioid crisis sweeping
- GeekWire
Allen Institute kicks brain wave recording into overdrive with Neuropixels probe
Seattle's Allen Institute for Brain Science is sharing 70 trillion bytes' worth of data documenting electrical activity in mouse brains, collected by a new type of silicon probe that can monitor hundreds of neurons simultaneously. The Neuropixels system, developed by an international collaboration
- Business Insider
Climate change researchers recommend banning all frequent flyer reward programs to cut carbon emissions by targeting jet-setters
A report commissioned by the Committee on Climate Change says that just 15% of the entire British population take 70% of all flights from the country.
- The National Interest
Study: China's Military Domination over Asia is Not Guaranteed
A study published several years ago by Michael Beckley, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, was published in the academic journal International Security. In the article, Beckley argues that China’s neighbors could thwart Chinese military aggression through anti-access/area
- The National Interest
Did Chinese Scientists Just Create a New Material to Build 'Super' Stealth Fighters?
Doesn't seem like it.
- The New York Times
Who Would Firebomb a Homeless Encampment?
LOS ANGELES -- The incendiary device came shooting toward the homeless encampment without words or warning. Arthur Garza, 29, heard a pop against his tent, then saw the object, which he described as a "mortar" or "firecracker," bounce into the street and explode."It was like
- The New York Times
Airline Food Waste Is a Problem. Can Banana Leaves Be Part of the Solution?
From disposable headphones and plastic cutlery to food scraps and toilet waste, the average airline passenger leaves behind over 3 pounds of garbage, according to one estimate. To get travelers and airlines thinking -- and talking -- about that rather large pile of trash, a British design firm has refashioned
- GeekWire
NASA confirms Boeing’s latest timetable for Starliner space taxi’s final tests
NASA confirmed today that Boeing is scheduled to conduct the next high-profile test of its CST-100 Starliner space capsule in a little more than three weeks. The target data for Starliner's pad abort test is set for Nov. 4 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, NASA said. That's in line
- GeekWire
Stratolaunch air-launch venture says it’s been transferred to new owners by Paul Allen’s Vulcan
Stratolaunch, the company that was founded by the late Seattle billionaire Paul Allen in 2011 to build a flying launch pad for rockets, says it's under new ownership. The transition serves as the latest sign that Jody Allen — Paul Allen's sister, who took control of his Vulcan Inc. holding company
AFP Relax NewsBeing overweight before age 40 could increase your risk of cancer finds new study
New European research has found that being overweight before the age of 40 could increase the risk of various cancers in both men and women. The researchers looked at data collected from the participants' health examinations, which included information on their height and weight, and linked it to
- Business Insider
Officials have confirmed 26 deaths and nearly 1,300 cases of serious lung disease tied to vaping. Here are all the health risks you should know about.
Investigators don't know the cause and haven't identified a single common brand or drug across all of the cases. Here's what you need to know.
- Business Insider
Greta Thunberg's fans are upset she didn't win the Nobel Prize, but a peace expert says she should have never been a contender
Greta Thunberg was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize after leading strikes that push leaders to address climate change. Here's why she didn't win.
USA TODAYWomen may be under-diagnosed for Alzheimer’s, while men over-diagnosed, new study suggests
Women often perform better on verbal tests. So when they're used to diagnose cognitive declines that precede Alzheimer's, women may be under-diagnosed
AFP Relax NewsMuseum explores spooky science behind 'Frankenstein', 'The Mummy'
What is the spookiest thing about "Frankenstein," "The Mummy" and "Dracula"? Or the fact that these classic horror films were all rooted in real-life scientific experiments and discoveries? The "Natural History of Horror" -- opening Thursday, as Halloween looms
AFP Relax News'Koala AIDS' research reveals genome evolution in action
Wild koalas sickened by a deadly retrovirus are fighting the disease at the genetic level, scientists said Thursday, a rare evolutionary process unfolding before our eyes. It is linked to Koala Immune Deficiency Syndrome (KIDS), which is similar to but less potent than AIDS in humans, and makes the
AFP Relax NewsArtificial meat is now made in space, coming to a supermarket near you
Creating meat from cells is no longer the realm of science fiction: a Russian cosmonaut did it aboard the International Space Station, and it is just a matter of time before these products arrive in supermarkets. Tests carried out in space in September led to the production of beef, rabbit and fish
- GeekWire
NASA’s chief and SpaceX’s Elon Musk mend fences – and give ‘best guess’ for Crew Dragon’s big flight
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited SpaceX's headquarters in California today, for what was seen as an opportunity to smooth over differences and update expectations for SpaceX's first-ever crewed spaceflight. Over the past few years, the first flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon to the
- The National Interest
The U.S. Air Force Has Begun Prototyping Its F-35 Stealth Fighter Replacement
Will it change warfare?
USA TODAY'Bird emergency': Climate change threatening two-thirds of species in U.S. with extinction, report says
Climate change is creating a 'frightening future' for America's birds: Nearly two-thirds are at risk for extinction, National Audubon Society says.
- Business Insider
The mysterious spate of vape-related deaths and illnesses continues to grow, confounding experts. Here's what officials knew and when.
The CDC said there were 1,299 confirmed cases of vape-related illnesses in 49 US states on Thursday. The illnesses have led to 27 deaths.
- Business Insider
A NASA image shows the center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail. Expect far more revealing photos from a soon-to-launch telescope.
NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will bring "the highest-quality image ever obtained of the galactic center," one researcher said.
- USA TODAY
NASA's first female launch director to lead countdowns during Artemis missions to the moon
NASA's Artemis program aims to send two American astronauts — a man and a woman — to the moon's south pole by 2024.
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