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‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment and come to life
Want to bring extra life to a glass of champagne or soda water? Physicists will tell you to drop in a small object, such as a berry or raisin.
6 min read - ScienceCBS News
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.
7 min read - USThe Conversation
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said. “The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan, chief of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. Officials advised residents and tourists not to conduct any activities within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of Mount Ibu's crater.
1 min read - USCNN
There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone
In case you missed the stunning nighttime spectacle of multicolored auroras dancing in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, there is still a chance Sunday evening to catch a glimpse – but not for everyone.
5 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
2 min read - ScienceCBS News
Spectacular photos show the northern lights around the world
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Paying people to replant tropical forests − and letting them harvest the timber − can pay off for climate, justice and environment
It might seem counterintuitive to suggest timber harvesting when the goal is to restore forests, but that gives landholders the economic incentive to protect and manage forests over time.
6 min read - ScienceNBC News
In the mystery of Florida’s bizarre spinning fish, a leading suspect has emerged
A mysterious ailment causing fish in the Florida Keys to spin in circles and die has touched off a race to find the cause and save the endangered sawfish.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it's still crackling (video)
Just when we think we’ve seen the most powerful of flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed kicked off the strongest eruption of the weekend yet and is still crackling with solar storms.
3 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
Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday’s powerful solar storm was likely on Sunday. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that “coronal mass ejections” — clouds of ejected solar plasma that can cause power grid irregularities and issues with high-frequency communications and global positioning systems — will slam into the Earth’s magnetic field and outer atmosphere until at least Sunday night.
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 - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? Our projections for every pick with lottery order now set
With the lottery order set, here's a look at Yahoo Sports' projections for both rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
16 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 - 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 - SportsYahoo Sports
MLS has a revolutionary rule to curb time-wasting. Lionel Messi exposed its main flaw
“With this type of rule,” Messi said in Spanish, roughly, “we’re going in a bad direction.”
7 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Australian ambassador: 'American model is proving its resilience' despite threat from Chinese industrial policy
China may be outspending the US when it comes to industrial policy in sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, but America is winning on innovation where it can’t on price, according to one China expert.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
How Caesar's legacy hangs over Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes gives us a new Apes movie without Andy Serkis in the lead role. Caesar is gone, but not forgotten.
4 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive Review: Big changes, big big power
The new 2025 Vantage has so many upgrades and changes that it is fundamentally different from its predecessor.
9 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Monday Leaderboard: Rory’s ready for the PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy has his game ready heading into the PGA Championship, where he will once again try to halt a major-less streak that has reached 10 years.
6 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Conservatives investigated over possible mass email data breach
An email which sent from Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) was reportedly sent to hundreds of addresses.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Steven Moffat's scariest Doctor Who episodes
Ahead of his new Doctor Who episode Boom, Yahoo takes a look back at Steven Moffat's legacy with the BBC franchise and the terrifying tales he told.
6 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
Volkswagen Atlas Luggage Test: How much fits behind the third row?
The VW Atlas has 20.6 cubic feet of space behind its third row. We put that space to the test.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Nissan gives dealers permission to advertise vehicles below invoice price
Nissan gives dealers permission to advertise vehicles below invoice price. The automaker wants to grow sales and profits without resorting to rebates.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
Jeremy Clarkson reacts to 'hand grenade' cider emergency on Clarkson's Farm
The TV-presenter-turned-farmer was preparing for his pigs to give birth when he was called in to deal with 'cider-gate' after a customer was injured.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News UK
What we know about the Angela Rayner allegations
Officers are investigating whether Labour’s deputy leader broke electoral law.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Psst! This KitchenAid stand mixer is 43% off — but only for a few hours
This compact mixer is ideal for smaller spaces like apartments and cottages.
2 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Google Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Juan Soto: 'It's an honor' to be chosen as Topps Series 2 cover player
Juan Soto loves Yankees fans, especially how loud they can get during games.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
The most stolen cars in 2023: Two brands top the list
The top-three stolen cars in the United States are the Hyundai Elantra, the Hyundai Sonata, and the Kia Optima, while pickup thefts decreased sharply.
2 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
TikTokers fooled after ‘Northern Lights’ sighting was just Premier Inn sign
Karim Akhtar and Solomon Laurent were returning home from a night out on Friday in Norwich when the duo spotted what they thought was an unmistakable bright hue lighting up the Norfolk sky.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Chiefs favored over Ravens in NFL season opener, but not by too much
The Chiefs open up as a small favorite over the Ravens in the opener.
3 min read - CelebrityCosmopolitan
Van Hunt Celebrates Halle Berry on Mother's Day With a Cheeky Nude Pic
Van Hunt posted a cheeky nude picture of Halle Berry to celebrate her on Mother's Day.
1 min read - USWPIX New York City, NY
Police search for man who punched actor Steve Buscemi on Manhattan street: NYPD
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in the face in New York City on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Police were called to 369 Third Ave. in Manhattan around 12 p.m. Buscemi was taken to the hospital to be treated for bruising, swelling and […]
1 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Springsteen Fans Roast Trump For Bizarre Boast About Size Of New Jersey Crowd
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood said Trump spoke to 80,000 to 100,000 people, but video of the event made that hard to believe.
3 min read - USLexington Herald-Leader
Tragedy at Henry Clay High School: Student dies after breaking up on-campus bathroom fight
Friday’s death of a Henry Clay High School student raises questions for his family: Did school officials do enough to treat his injuries after he broke up an on-campus bathroom fight that preceded an apparent seizure?
2 min read - LifestyleSlate
I Let My Daughter Spend the Weekend at a Friend’s Lake House. When She Returned, I Knew Something Went Terribly Wrong.
I need to know exactly what happened.
14 min read - SportsDeadline
Mike Tyson Drawing Concerns From Boxing Peers Over His Jake Paul Fight
Mike Tyson was once the baddest man on the planet as the heavyweight boxing champion. But at age 57, and better known for his roles in such projects as The Hangover films and the Mike Tyson Mysteries TV series over the last 19 years, Tyson has raised concerns that he’s making a big mistake by …
2 min read - USFox News
Surfers' deaths in Mexico 'eerily' similar to San Diego couple's murders: 'Anyone can be killed for anything'
The murders of three surfers in Mexico, including an American who was engaged to be married in August, "is eerily similar" to a 2020 murder of San Diego couple, a private investigator said.
4 min read - CelebritySheKnows
John Travolta’s Alleged New Romance May Have a Major Hurdle on His End
While the internet and friends of the two are shipping John Travolta and Kristin Davis together, their alleged romance could have a huge hurdle on Travolta’s side. Insiders said to Closer Weekly on May 8 that Travolta is having a hard time moving on from the passing of his late wife, Kelly Preston. Now, this …
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Eric Trump's Claim About His 'Good Family' Goes Down Like A Bag Of Bricks
"We’re a good family. Never have done anything wrong," Donald Trump's son said on Fox News.
3 min read - WorldINSIDER
A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early retirement strategy.
The couple wanted to invest in a tangible asset, and settled on the idea of building a villa in Bali. They hope to retire there within six years.
6 min read - EntertainmentDigital Trends
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in May 2024
Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in May, including the sequel to an original space opera and an innovative action thriller.
4 min read - HealthNY Post
‘Ozempic breasts’ are the latest side effect of the popular drug, leaving users feeling ‘deflated’
It's a sore subject.
3 min read - EntertainmentCinemaBlend
Fans Can't Stop Watching Jenna Ortega's New Movie On Netflix, But Also Can't Stop Complaining About It
Can't. Stop. Hate-watching.
5 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
'Jaw Dropped In Horror': Trump's Praise Of Fictional Serial Killer Has People Worried
The former president delivered a bizarre aside about Hannibal Lecter from "Silence of the Lambs."
4 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Fox 8's Wayne Dawson recuperating from surgery, thanks viewers for well-wishes
In April, Fox 8's Wayne Dawson underwent a lengthy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. According to a message posted Sunday, he continues to recover.
1 min read - CelebrityNY Post
Dear Abby: I’ve called my situationship 100 times with no answer — should I give up?
Dear Abby weighs in on a man who took it too far with his situationship and a caregiver who has reached her limits.
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