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- WorldCNN
This superyacht hotspot for the uber-wealthy is heating up — and becoming more dangerous
The storm that sank the superyacht was sudden, violent and deadly. It may be a warning of what’s to come as global warming fuels more extreme weather in the Mediterranean.
5 min read - ScienceYale Environment 360
Microplastics Found in Human Brains
Scientists have found microplastics in brain tissue. Their discovery, detailed in a new paper, is the latest in a litany of studies finding tiny plastic particles no larger than a grain of sand in virtually every part of the human body.
1 min read - ScienceNBC News
SpaceX is set to launch an ambitious mission featuring the first civilian spacewalk
Four private citizens are set to launch next week on a mission to space that is expected to include the first spacewalk conducted entirely by a commercial crew.
4 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak
Listening in on neural activity is a promising way of restoring the ability to communicate for people whose bodies no longer can. Artificial neural networks are the key middleman in the process.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
How NASA's Curiosity rover changed Mars landings forever (photos)
A look back at how NASA nailed the landing of its Curiosity Mars rover in August 2012, and what that success meant for Red Planet exploration.
6 min read - ScienceCNN
An unusual object is moving so fast it could escape the Milky Way. Scientists aren’t certain what it is
Citizen scientists spotted an object zipping through the Milky Way at more than 1 million miles an hour, and a new study shows it could be a rare hypervelocity star.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn, Crew-9 astronaut missions (photos)
SpaceX just gave us a look at the Crew Dragon capsules that will fly on the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions, which are set to launch on Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, respectively.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
What happens if you throw a star at a black hole? Things get messy (video)
Supermassive black holes that shred and devour stars throw them up like a "bad curry" and cover themselves in the wreckage, sick new simulations reveal.
5 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world
As the world’s population grows, contact between humans and wildlife will increase in more than half of Earth’s land areas. A new study shows where the largest changes will occur.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists collect high-resolution images of the North Star's surface for 1st time
Scientists used the CHARA Array atop Mount Wilson in California to resolve previously unknown features of the North Star.
5 min read - ScienceCNN
Spider forces male fireflies to flash like females to set a lethal trap, scientists say
The orb-weaving spider, Araneus ventricosus, has found a way to hack the firefly’s bioluminescent signals to lure more of the glowing insects, according to new research.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Thwaites Glacier won’t collapse like dominoes as feared, study finds, but that doesn’t mean the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is stable
Antarctica’s riskiest glacier is a disaster in slow motion, a polar scientist writes. But in a rare bit of good news, the worst-case scenario may be off the table.
5 min read - HealthThe New York Times
How U.S. Farms Could Start a Bird Flu Pandemic
Without a sharp pivot in state and federal policies, the bird flu virus that has bedeviled American farms is likely to find a firm foothold among dairy cattle, scientists are warning. And that means bird flu may soon pose a permanent threat to other animals and to people. So far, this virus, H5N1, does not easily infect humans, and the risk to the public remains low. But the longer the virus circulates in cattle, the more chances it gains to acquire the mutations necessary to set off an influenz
8 min read - ScienceCBS News
Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Jupiter-bound JUICE probe slingshots by Earth on way to Venus (photos)
JUICE flew by Earth on Tuesday (Aug. 20), just a day after it zoomed past the moon. The spacecraft took also snapped some images of home before heading off to Venus.
4 min read - BusinessSpace
Polaris Dawn mission: Meet the crew taking 1st commercial spacewalk
Veteran astronaut Jared Isaacman, a billionaire, is funding and flying on SpaceX Polaris Dawn with three other astronauts. Here who is going to space.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
Spacecraft successfully slingshots around Earth and the moon in a historic first on its way to Jupiter
The European Space Agency’s Juice mission to study Jupiter’s icy moons conducted a daring double flyby of Earth and the moon to help it reach the largest planet in our solar system.
6 min read - BusinessSpace
Space mining startup AstroForge aims to launch historic asteroid-landing mission in 2025
Asteroid-mining startup AstroForge plans to launch its third mission, which will land on a metallic space rock, in 2025.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Earth's days once got 2 hours longer — and that may have triggered one of the biggest evolutionary explosions in history, study suggests
The moon once drifted thousands of miles farther away, and Earth's days got 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.
3 min read - USThe Conversation
Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools
A growing number of states are passing laws that call scientific theories into question.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Astrophotographer captures Saturn vanishing behind the moon in mesmerizing photo
Check out this mesmerizing photo showing Saturn disappearing and then reappearing from behind the moon during the lunar occultation on Aug. 21.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Giant exoplanet the size of 2 Jupiters has a hidden companion disturbing its orbit
Using the NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter dancing with a hidden super-Earth companion.
6 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
The space missions of the future will need to coordinate multiple satellites and spacecraft − and figure out how to refuel, repair and even replace them in orbit.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress
Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.
6 min read - WorldReuters
In Spain's drought-hit Costa Blanca, people queue for bottled water
TEULADA-MORAIRA, Spain (Reuters) - A severe drought has rendered tap water undrinkable in several towns along Spain's Costa Blanca, forcing holidaymakers and locals to queue at distribution points for bottled water to cover their basic needs. As water levels have dropped, salinity has increased, prompting authorities in some areas to deem tap water unsafe for drinking or cooking. Bottled water is being distributed free of charge.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of crabs vanished around Alaska
Warmer, ice-free conditions in the southeast Bering Sea are roughly 200 times more likely now than before humans began burning planet-warming fossil fuels.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
How do supermassive black holes 'starve' their galaxies to halt star formation?
The "deaths" of galaxies are caused by their central supermassive black holes, and the "smoking gun" evidence of this connection takes an unexpected form.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission: Live updates
Find out the latest about SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission for billionaire Jared Isaacman.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Some rocky exoplanets could have huge amounts of water in their molten cores
Young, hot planets could soak up a lot of water into their core, with up to 10 times more water inside than on the surface of the planet.
5 min read - USWashington Post
Parrot is ‘attention hog’ and smart as human toddler, owners say
Apollo is an African gray parrot with a deep love of pistachios and millions of social media followers. He also has the brain power of a human toddler, according to his owners. “He’s very bubbly, he’s very outgoing, he wants to really perform for everybody,” said Dalton Mason, one of Apollo’s owners. “He’s a complete and total showoff.”Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Dalton Mason and his wife, Victoria, went to their
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Orange you glad there's fruit in space? These astronauts sure are (video)
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick takes a dramatic bite of an orange slice in a new video, illustrating the joy of receiving rare fresh fruit deliveries on the ISS.
2 min read - BusinessSpace
Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport
Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.
2 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches 22 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, lands brand-new rocket (video)
SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit with a rocket that, in a rarity for the company, made its maiden voyage on the flight.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Commanders trade WR Jahan Dotson to Eagles for 3 draft picks
Dotson had 49 receptions for 518 yards and four touchdowns last season.
1 min read - CelebrityYahoo Entertainment
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is a star-studded event. See all the celebs in attendance, from Oprah Winfrey to Stevie Wonder.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is a veritable who's who of celebrity appearances.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, August 22, 2024: Rates are over 50 points lower than 52-week average
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. The 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates are drastically lower than their 52-week averages. Lock in your rate today.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
New research shows a link between eating certain meats and type 2 diabetes: Benefits of a plant-based diet
A new study suggests a possible link between regularly consuming red and processed meats and the chronic disease.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
I'm 51 and test skin care for a living: Here are the week's best Amazon deals
Save up to 60% on skin-care essentials from Elemis, Grace & Stella, CosRx, CeraVe, RoC and more.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
What to watch: Week 0 college football viewer's guide
The 2024 college football season is here. Sort of.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Mortgage rates fall again, bolstering the case for lower rates ahead
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.46%, according to Freddie Mac. The decline points to further easing ahead.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
Penny Lancaster addresses Rod Stewart's health after 'days are numbered' reports
The Loose Women star says her veteran rocker husband is actually in training to be the fastest 79-year-old sprinter.
3 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Walz makes pitch to moderate and swing state voters, Ukraine drones target Moscow, Taylor Swift speaks on concert terror plot
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Walz’s pitch to voters, Taylor Swift speaks on tour’s terror plot and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Week 0 is here. Should college football move up its season for good?
What if the start of the college football season began a week earlier? It could very well happen in the future, and the NFL may play a crucial role in the decision.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq resume climb as Fed minutes signal 'likely' September rate cut
Investors marking time before Jackson Hole will get Fed minutes and jobs data revisions that could shift the needle on rate cut bets.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
I love my Coach wristlet, and they're currently on sale for as low as $33 at Coach Outlet right now
Save up to 70% on popular Coach Outlet wristlets.
3 min read - EntertainmentTechCrunch
Relive the Myspace days by adding a favorite song to your Instagram profile
A nod to the Myspace era, Instagram just launched a new feature that allows you to add music to your profile. The feature is in collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter, who released a teaser of her new song “Taste” on her Instagram profile ahead of her album release on Friday. To add a song to your profile, go to “edit profile” and search titles from Instagram’s music library.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Delta Gold vs. Delta Platinum: Which card offers more Delta savings?
Although they have a lot in common, the choice between Delta Gold vs. Platinum comes down to your budget and travel preferences.
12 min read - NewsYahoo News Canada
'Lou is what's wrong with hockey': New York Islanders draw criticism online as Anthony Duclair obeys team's rules, cuts off his dreadlocks
Lou Lamoriello and his strict rules on player aesthetics are at it again as Anthony Duclair cuts off his dreads ahead of the New York Islanders training camp.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 25 best housewarming gifts for the new homeowner in your life
Welcome them to their new nest with thoughtful, charming and practical gifts that will make their new house feel more like a home.
2 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Ecovacs says it will fix bugs that can be abused to spy on robot owners
Earlier this month, security researchers warned that a series of security flaws in vacuum and lawn mower robots made by Ecovacs could allow hackers to spy on their owners through the devices’ microphones and cameras. At the time, Ecovacs told TechCrunch it concluded that the flaws found by the researchers “are extremely rare in typical user environments and require specialized hacking tools and physical access to the device.” “Therefore, users can rest assured that they do not need to worry ex
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