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Scientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species, including mystery creature
Scientists reported they found about 100 potential new deep-sea species — including one mystery creature — during an expedition off the coast of New Zealand.
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4 space station crew members head for Tuesday splashdown
The International Space Station crew members are expected to splash down near the Florida Panhandle to close out a nearly 200-day stay in space.
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Dazzling Webb telescope images reveal "ghostly glow" of newborn stars
Two new images from the James Webb Space Telescope offer an unprecedented view of a stellar nursery in the Triangulum galaxy, about 2.73 million light-years away.
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The James Webb Space Telescope hones in on star-forming region in the Triangulum Galaxy (images)
The James Space Telescope has used its NIRCam and MIRI instruments to capture two dynamic views of the star-forming region NGC 604 in the Triangulum Galaxy.
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Study of polyglots offers insight on brain's language processing
In a new study involving a group of polyglots, the brain activity of the participants was monitored using a method called functional magnetic resonance imaging as they listened to passages read in various languages. "We think this is because when you process a language that you know well, you can engage the full suite of linguistic operations - the operations that the language system in your brain supports," said Massachusetts Institute of Technology neuroscientist Evelina Fedorenko, a member o
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Stone Age facial piercings found near wearers’ skulls in Turkey, in an archaeological first
Personal adornment has been documented as far back as 12,000 years ago. But objects interpreted as piercings hadn’t been directly associated with body parts — until now.
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International Space Station: Live updates
Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.
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SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts undock from the ISS for March 12 return to Earth
SpaceX Crew-7's astronauts left the International Space Station March 11. Their return to Earth may occur as soon as March 12.
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China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon
China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.
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Powerful solar flare eruption from 'sneaky' sunspot triggers widespread radio blackouts (video)
A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.
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The first-ever European climate risk assessment finds a continent unprepared for growing extremes
Europe is facing growing climate risks and is unprepared for them, the European Environment Agency said in its first-ever risk assessment for the bloc Monday. The agency said Europe is prone to more frequent and more punishing weather extremes — including increasing wildfires, drought, more unusual rainfall patterns and flooding — and it needs to immediately address them in order to protect its energy, food security, water and health. The report identified 36 major climate risks for the contin
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'Interstellar meteor' vibrations actually caused by a truck, study suggests
Vibrations supposedly generated by the fiery passage of an interstellar meteor through Earth's atmosphere in 2014 were actually caused by a truck, a new study suggests.
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This simple solution could bring some chill to scorching summer heat
When installed on buildings, retroreflective material can decrease surface temperature by up to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Some 'dead' stars hide celestial fountains of youth beneath their surfaces
Scientists have discovered that some "dead" white dwarf stars hide a metaphorical fountain of youth beneath their skin that helps them delay their cooling processes.
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Greta Thunberg and other climate activists block entrance to the Swedish parliament
A group of climate activists including Greta Thunberg on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters. Swedish media said lawmakers used other entries into the assembly. “The climate justice movement has, for decades, been repeating the same message over and over again, like a broken record, and we feel like we are not being heard,” Thunberg told The Associated Press.
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What is the smallest known planet?
Although Kepler 37-b has held the title of "smallest planet" for over a decade, it won't hold that designation forever.
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Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse that will be visible across North America on April 8, 2024.
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from California in 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California on Monday (March 11), in the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Sunday (March 10).
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Elephant stem cells created in a lab for the first time could help bring back the mammoth
This week, explore the next step in the journey to resurrect woolly mammoths, see a “dead” galaxy, savor the oldest bread, and more.
5 min read - USThe Conversation
Emmy Noether faced sexism and Nazism – over 100 years later her contributions to ring theory still influence modern math
More than a century after publishing major papers in theoretical mathematics, German-born Emmy Noether continues to challenge and inspire mathematicians with her story and mathematical legacy.
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AI Is Learning What It Means to Be Alive
In 1889, a French doctor named Francois-Gilbert Viault climbed down from a mountain in the Andes, drew blood from his arm and inspected it under a microscope. Viault’s red blood cells, which ferry oxygen, had surged 42%. He had discovered a mysterious power of the human body: When it needs more of these crucial cells, it can make them on demand. In the early 1900s, scientists theorized that a hormone was the cause. They called the theoretical hormone erythropoietin, or “red maker” in Greek. Seve
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Rains Are Scarce in the Amazon. Instead, Megafires Are Raging.
RIO DE JANEIRO — By this time of the year, rain should be drenching large swaths of the Amazon rainforest. Instead, a punishing drought has kept the rains at bay, creating dry conditions for fires that have engulfed hundreds of square miles of the rainforest that do not usually burn. The fires have turned the end of the dry season in the northern part of the giant rainforest into a crisis. Firefighters have struggled to contain enormous blazes that have sent choking smoke into cities across Sout
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New UAE astronauts prepare for Ramadan and family reunions: report
UAE astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla just finished basic training with NASA. They spoke about their plans for Ramadan and seeing family in a media report.
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The new moon lets the winter constellations shine tonight
The new moon lets the winter constellations shine tonight
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A chronology of the April 8 total solar eclipse
Here we break down the entire chronology of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, beginning one month out.
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Russell Wilson's hurried deal with Steelers may say a lot about his intentions, and Pittsburgh's
Wilson's announced deal with Pittsburgh went down before free agency even began. Why were both sides so quick to link up?
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Tiki Barber chastises Saquon Barkley for Eagles deal, and Barkley wasn't having it
Saquon Barkley fired back at some comments from Tiki Barber.
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Biden is spreading $442 billion across the US. The impact could be greatest where he’s least popular.
Two of Joe Biden's signature laws appear all but certain to have the most impact in rural corners of the US that are far from the President's likely base of voters this November.
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Oscars 2024: More than half of Yahoo readers agreed this was the worst dressed star
The votes are in, and Yahoo Canada readers have declared a fashion winner — and loser — from the 2024 Oscars.
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Kirk Cousins agrees to deal with Falcons, ending era with Vikings
Kirk Cousins finished last season on injured reserve with an Achilles injury.
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49ers reportedly plan to release DL Arik Armstead after he declined 'significant' pay cut
A key member of San Francisco's defense will reportedly be a free agent.
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Dak Prescott sues woman who accused him of sexual assault, claiming $100M extortion plot
A lawsuit filed by Dak Prescott accuses a woman of seeking to extort $100 million by falsely accusing him of sexual assault.
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2024 NFL Free Agency and Trade Tracker: Fantasy football impact of offseason's top moves
Matt Harmon is breaking down the key signings and trades to help you sort out what it all means for fantasy.
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Saquon Barkley switches to NFC East rival, agrees to deal with Eagles
Barkley played last season on the franchise tag for the Giants.
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Packers agree to deal with RB Josh Jacobs, then release Aaron Jones
Jacobs led the NFL in rushing just two seasons ago. He'll move to an interesting NFC North with the Packers.
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Anthony Davis overwhelms Timberwolves with first-of-its-kind stat line in Lakers win
Davis dominated a beleaguered Timberwolves front line.
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NFL: Bears strike fast, agree to deal with new RB D'Andre Swift
The Bears landed a new running back.
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Bubble watch: Teams that need multiple conference tourney wins to make NCAA tournament
Teams like Iowa and Villanova probably need strong weeks to make the tournament.
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'You can't just go to electric': Trump sounds off on EV transition as automakers warn on demand
If former President Donald Trump has his say following the election, Biden’s electric vehicle policies could be tossed to the dustbin.
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NFL: Titans likely end Derrick Henry era by agreeing to deal with former Cowboys RB Tony Pollard
The Titans will have a brand new look at running back this season.
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Flau'jae Johnson's brother arrested for jumping onto court during LSU-South Carolina altercation
Trayron Milton remains in jail as of Monday afternoon.
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AP Top 25 women's basketball poll: Top contenders who are peaking ahead of March Madness
The first automatic bids are punched. Now it's a waiting game for most teams.
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Fantasy baseball sleeper hitters to consider in the second half of 2024 drafts
Hitting on the right sleepers could be the key to a fantasy championship. Fred Zinkie highlights seven hitters to consider late in drafts.
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GOP Sen. Katie Britt is still facing backlash for her State of the Union response
It’s been four days since the Alabama Republican gave her party’s official response to President Biden’s State of the Union address — and she’s still doing damage control.
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We’re now 4 years into the pandemic. What health lessons have we learned?
It’s been four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Here are six important lessons we’ve learned.
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AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll: Houston, UConn end regular season on top
Houston rolled over Kansas on Saturday, and UConn seems in a great position to defend its national championship.
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What we know about the Princess of Wales's 'manipulated' family photo
Kate has apologised 'for any confusion' after a family picture sparked controversy over claims it had been digitally altered.
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USWNT wins W Gold Cup on the backs of 2 young midfielders once overlooked for World Cup
The USWNT beat Brazil 1-0 in Sunday's inaugural W Gold Cup final.
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2024 Fantasy Baseball: The safest players in Rounds 1-10 of drafts
Who has the least amount of worries attached to them in 2024? Jorge Martin reveals the steadiest performers for each of the first 10 rounds.
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