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Pope Francis cancels Saturday morning audiences due to mild flu, Vatican says
Pope Francis has canceled his audiences scheduled for Saturday morning because he has a slight fever, the Vatican said. “The Holy Father’s audiences scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a mild flu,” it said in a statement. The pope is due to travel on Friday to Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change, a global challenge that he has deeply cared about during his papacy.
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NASA astronaut celebrates Thanksgiving on ISS with turkey socks, Earth views
NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara received new turkey socks for U.S. Thanksgiving on the International Space Station. Amid eating good food in orbit, she shared space views of her new duds.
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‘First light’: NASA receives laser-beamed message from 10 million miles away
An experiment aboard NASA’s Psyche mission achieved “first light” by sending and receiving its first deep-space laser communications from far beyond the moon.
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Cosmic radiation during spaceflight could increase risk of erectile dysfunction in astronauts
As humanity prepares for longer stays in space, scientists have found that exposure to space environments could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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James Webb Space Telescope finds water and methane in atmosphere of a 'warm Jupiter'
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane and water vapor in the atmosphere of an exoplanet located around 163 light-years away.
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'We absolutely need to act immediately,' says UN chief during visit to Antarctica ahead of COP28
Ahead of international climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited globally-important Antarctica, where ice that's been frozen for millions of years is melting due to human-caused global warming, to send the message that “we absolutely need to act immediately.” “What happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica,” Guterres said.
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Watch this Jupiter moon lander handle harsh terrain it may face on Europa (video)
Landing on Europa is a highly anticipated, possible NASA mission. Engineers recently tested how to successfully land a spacecraft on the icy moon.
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Chinese scientists build model Mars atmosphere to aid sample-return plans
Chinese scientists have constructed a numerical model to simulate the Martian atmosphere and thus assist the country's plans to return rock samples from the Red Planet.
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Iceland remains on eruption alert as seismic activity wanes
Icelandic authorities said on Friday they were still on alert for a volcanic eruption in the southwest Reykjanes peninsula, although the odds were falling after a drop in seismic activity. Iceland has been living with a high risk of an eruption since seismic activity and underground lava flows increased in the region near the capital Reykjavik in late October. The Metrological Office said in a statement that an eruption in or near the evacuated town of Grindavik was now seen as less likely and
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Not everyone is male or female – the growing controversy over sex designation
Millions of people do not fit neatly into male or female sex designations at birth, and wrong identification can set them up for a lifetime of physical and mental harm.
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Denmark's comic strip bear Rasmus Klump takes a spin on the space station
Denmark's first astronaut, Andy Mogensen, marked the midpoint of his second mission on the ISS by comparing his zero-g skills against those of another Danish icon, Rasmus Klump.
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NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.
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International Space Station: Live updates
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.
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'Alien' spherules dredged from the Pacific are probably just industrial pollution, new studies suggest
Last summer, Harvard professor Avi Loeb claimed tiny pellets of iron came from beyond our solar system. But new analyses suggest that they likely originated much closer to home.
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See the nearly full moon and Jupiter shine bright together tonight
The 93% full waxing gibbous moon and a bright Jupiter will make a close approach in the night sky tonight.
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'Mateship' or 'Kakirra'? Australia turns to public to name its 1st moon rover
The final four names are "Coolamon," "Kakirra," "Mateship" and "Roo-ver." The public can vote for their favorite through Dec. 1.
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‘I’ve dedicated my life to this mission’: Sara Sabry on making space exploration more accessible
Egyptian Sara Sabry made history by becoming the first Arab woman and the first African woman in space. Now she wants others to follow her example.
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Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
Just as they have for millions of years, sea turtles by the thousands made their labored crawl from the ocean to U.S. beaches to lay their eggs over the past several months. This year, record nesting was found in Florida and elsewhere despite growing concern about threats from climate change. In Florida, preliminary state statistics show more than 133,840 loggerhead turtle nests, breaking a record set in 2016.
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This remote eco-lodge offers travelers a rare opportunity to experience Mongolia’s Gobi
Far from civilization, Mongolia’s Three Camel Lodge offers travelers a rare chance to explore some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet.
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Inside 'Earthrise': A historian's take on the origins of the Apollo 8 'image of the century'
The impact of Apollo 8's "Earthrise" picture – the sight of the Earth from the moon – now seems even greater than that of the first landing.
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Scientists identify new dinosaur species from footprints in Brazil
Brazil's geological service on Thursday announced a new species of dinosaur, a speedy animal that lived in the desert during the early Cretaceous period. The new species, called Farlowichnus rapidus, was a small carnivorous animal about the size of a modern-day seriema bird, or about 60-90 cm (2-3 feet) tall, according to researchers. The discovery was published in scientific journal Cretaceous Research.
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Mysterious cosmic ray observed in Utah came from beyond our galaxy, scientists say
Space scientists have detected an extremely rare, ultra-high-energy particle that they believe traveled to Earth from beyond the Milky Way galaxy.
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Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows
The longest-running study of its kind reviewed death records in the path of pollution from coal-fired power plants. The numbers are staggering − but also falling fast as US coal plants close.
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High-energy 'sun goddess' particle opens possibilities for new physics, exciting scientists
Scientists have discovered a mysterious, highly energetic "sun goddess" particle that could act as a messenger for some of the universe’s most powerful events.
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China eyes additional modules for Tiangong space station
China's Tiangong space station is set to expand to have a cross-shaped configuration and may include additional modules to double its size in the coming years, according to the country's space agency.
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Google's DeepMind AI can make better weather forecasts than supercomputers
DeepMind's new machine learning algorithm takes less than a minute to make its forecasts and can run on a desktop. But it won't replace traditional forecasts anytime soon.
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China's youngest space station crew send home spectacular views from space (video)
China's Shenzhou 17 astronauts are getting into the rhythms of life in orbit — and also sending back some choice clips of their activities.
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The pandemic could have eased the impacts of flying. Here's why it didn't.
In the spring of 2020, as the coronavirus swept over the globe, air travel disappeared. Airlines flew empty "ghost flights" to retain airport slots. Airport terminals were deserted. And the planet-warming emissions from aviation also plummeted - to less than half their 2019 levels. As the pandemic wore on, workers grew accustomed to Zoom meetings and virtual conferences; families opted to take driving trips instead of getting on cross-country flights. Some climate experts and activists wondered
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Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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Does red wine give you headaches? Buy a cheaper bottle, scientists say.
Red wine is a welcome addition to most Thanksgiving dinners - that is, unless you're one of the unlucky drinkers who gets a throbbing headache after just a glass or two. Red wine headaches have almost certainly been around since humans discovered how to make booze out of fermented fruit. Scientists have long tried - to no avail - to understand why even a small glass of wine can make some feel like they need a pain reliever within 30 minutes of taking a sip.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter f
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A rapidly melting Antarctica gets the attention of UN chief ahead of COP28 climate talks
On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen but rapidly melting Antarctica and said Thursday that intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. “We are witnessing an acceleration that is absolutely devastating,” Guterres said about the rate of ice melt in Antarctica, which is considered to be a “sleeping giant.” Guterres is on a three-day official vi
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Opinion: Iceland’s magnificent nature comes with a monster
As Icelanders brace for volcanic eruption, journalist Catharine Fulton writes from Reykjavik on the way citizens respect the monster beneath their feet.
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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket aces crucial 7-minute engine burn
Europe conducted a crucial seven-minute-long burn with the core-stage engine of its new Ariane 6 rocket today (Nov. 23), keeping the vehicle on track for a 2024 debut.
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Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report
Leading scientists urged caution over fears of another pandemic on Thursday after the World Health Organization requested more information from China on a rise of respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters among children. "We have to be careful," said Marion Koopmans, a Dutch virologist who advised the WHO on COVID-19. It called for more information about "undiagnosed pneumonia - China (Beijing, Liaoning)".
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A Fish That Fishes for Other Fish Lives Its Life Upside Down
Usually, a belly-up fish isn’t long for this world. But video evidence from the deep ocean suggests that some species of anglerfish — the nightmarish deep-sea fish with bioluminescent lures — live their whole lives upside down. “Just when you think they couldn’t get any weirder, anglerfish outdo themselves,” said Pamela Hart, an associate professor at the University of Alabama who researches fish that live in extreme conditions. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times The beha
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The moon, Saturn and Jupiter provide a Thanksgiving skywatching feast
A waxing gibbous moon, Saturn and Jupiter make inviting targets for skywatchers this Thanksgiving.
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This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for Starship. Yes, really (op-ed)
Starship is uniting people under the hopeful vision of spaceflight's future. Getting to see it launch in person was an incredible experience.
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Astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space! Here's what they'll eat and what they're thankful for (video)
The crew of Expedition 70 are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving in space, explaining in a new video what they are thankful for before they sit down for an out-of-this-world Turkey Day meal.
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A UAE company has secured African land the size of the UK for controversial carbon offset projects
The flurry of agreements involve forest projects in five African nations, including Zimbabwe, where nearly 20% of the nation could come under the company’s control.
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To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says
The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events fueled by human-caused climate change, according to a report released Thursday. The current investment of $800 billion a year in the oil and gas sector will need to be cut in half and greenhouse emissions, which result from the burning of fossil fuels like oil, will need to fall by 60% to give the world a fighting chance t
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Flood, drought and plastic pollution: Environmental Photographer of the Year competition shows a planet in peril
Photos from countries vulnerable to climate change dominate this year’s awards.
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Wonder what it's like to fall into Uranus? These scientists do, too
Wind tunnels show what a probe descending into the atmosphere of Uranus or Neptune would probably need to contend with. Such a probe is a high-priority mission for both NASA and ESA.
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A prize-winning rocket fuels dreams for Indigenous students at CU
A group of Indigenous students at CU Boulder recently launched a prize-winning rocket and earned a life-changing trip to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where they watched the launch of a SpaceX mission.
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Peru lost more than half of its glacier surface in just over half a century, scientists say
Peru has lost more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, and 175 glaciers became extinct due to climate change between 2016 and 2020, Peruvian scientists from the state agency that studies glaciers said Wednesday. “In 58 years, 56.22% of the glacial coverage recorded in 1962 has been lost,” said Mayra Mejía, an official with Peru's National Institute of Research of Mountain Glaciers and Ecosystems, or Inaigem. The factor that causes the greatest impact is the increase in th
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Mysterious dog respiratory illness: What to know
The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened thousands of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection, researchers say.
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Scientists find hydrogen in Apollo moon rocks, suggesting astronauts can harvest lunar water
A fresh analysis of moon rocks brought home during the Apollo missions suggests the presence of hydrogen, implying future astronauts could access water available right in lunar regolith.
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'Sunspot archipelago' 15 times wider than Earth could soon bombard us with solar storms
The "archipelago" of dark patches is rapidly unleashing solar storms, and Earth may soon be in the firing line.
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Archaeologists discover mummies of children that may be at least 1,000 years old
The mummies were found in what is now one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lima, in what was used as a sacred ceremonial space.
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Military scientists identify remains of Indiana soldier who died in German WWII battle
Military scientists have identified the remains of an Indiana soldier who died in World War II when the tank he was commanding was struck by an anti-tank round during a battle in Germany. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Wednesday that the remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker of Richmond, Indiana, were identified in July, nearly 79 years after his death. Walker was 27 and commanded an M4 Sherman tank in November 1944 when his unit battled German forces near Hücheln, Germa
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China's next cargo spacecraft arrives at launch site ahead of early 2024 liftoff
The robotic Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft arrived recently at China's coastal Wenchang Satellite Launch Center ahead of an early 2024 launch on a Long March 7 rocket.
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