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Japanese company ispace plans to land helium-3 mining missions on the moon
Japanese company ispace signs agreement with Magna Petra for lunar collaboration and resource mining on future missions to the moon.
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SpaceX launch of NASA's new 3D-sky-mapping satellite set for February 2025
NASA is aiming for February 2025 to launch its SPHEREx observatory, which will produce 3D maps of the entire visible sky.
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Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
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'We are preparing to make history': NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.
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ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in 'completely unexpected discovery'
Astronomers have discovered a new vast Odd Radio Circle, or "ORC," that could help determine the origin of this strange galaxy-encompassing phenomenon.
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‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon
A type of bacteria dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” can withstand radiation thousands of times stronger than what can kill a human. Now, scientists have figured out why.
4 min read - ScienceNBC News
Whale breaks record, swimming across three oceans in search of new breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
After crashing on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter could live on as a weather station for 20 years
Ingenuity may never fly above the surface of Mars again, but the downed helicopter is otherwise healthy and could serve as a weather station for decades, JPL says.
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Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a young galaxy dating to the early universe - called Firefly Sparkle because its gleaming star clusters resemble the bioluminescent bugs - in a discovery that is giving astronomers a peek at what our Milky Way may have looked like in its infancy. It has a mass equal to about 10 million stars the size of our sun, and has two other relatively small galaxies as neighbors, dubbed Firefly-Best Friend and Firefly-New Best Friend. It is comprised of 10 de
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2 huge asteroid strikes 36 million years ago didn't change Earth's climate over the long haul, study finds
Two giant asteroids that struck Earth about 36 million years ago did not cause any long-lasting shifts to our planet's climate, according to new research.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Three dinosaur fossils from Jurassic period headed for London auction
Three dinosaur fossils from the Jurassic period will go under the hammer at a London auction on Thursday, with price estimates of millions of dollars. Christie's is offering the skeletons of an adult and juvenile Allosaurus, sold as a pair with an estimate of 5 million pounds to 8 million pounds ($6.4 million - $10.2 million), and a Stegosaurus fossil with an estimate of 3 million to 5 million pounds. All three, on display at Christie's London showrooms ahead of the "Jurassic Icons: Allosaurus
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How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. It's one of the year's last chances to see fireballs in the sky. The shower often produces meteors with a distinctly more yellow glow, likely due to the unusual origin material, said Sally Brummel, planetarium manager at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum.
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NASA will fly F-15s through supersonic shock waves behind its experimental X-57 jet
NASA has developed special probes that will fly aboard F-15B jets trailing closely behind its X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet in order to measure the shock waves it produces.
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Carbon dioxide rivers? Ancient Mars liquid may not all have been water
Scientists are rethinking a long-held belief that the liquid responsible for shaping Mars' surface must have been water.
3 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant carbon source. Now a new report concludes around 80% of Brazil’s leading beef and cow leather companies and their financiers have made no commitments to stop deforestation.
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Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Rocket Lab's secretive launch last month was a hypersonic test for the US military (photos)
Rocket Lab's pioneering suborbital launch last month conducted hypersonic tests for the U.S. military, the company has revealed.
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‘A really stocky, powerful-looking little animal:’ Scientists are gaining precious clues about the world’s rarest whale
Anton van Helden, an expert on some of the world’s rarest whales, was sitting on the couch in July recovering from surgery, when a photo flashed on his phone that would change the course of his career.
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Sunny days on Mars come with a weather warning: Dust storms ahead!
Warmth on sunny days could be a major trigger for instigating dust storm activity on Mars.
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Large Hadron Collider finds 1st evidence of the heaviest antimatter particle yet
Using the Large Hadron Collider and the ALICE detector scientists have found the heavist antimatter particle yet, generated in Big Bang like conditions.
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Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year, health officials said Tuesday. Cases of dengue have been surging globally as warmer weather brought on by climate change enables mosquitoes to expand their reach. The Pan American Health Organization —the regional office of the World Health Organization in the Americas — said deaths from dengue
3 min read - BusinessReuters
US power use to reach record highs in 2024 and 2025, EIA forecast says
U.S. power consumption will rise to record highs in 2024 and 2025, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook on Tuesday. EIA projected power demand will rise to 4,086 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024 and 4,165 billion kWh in 2025. With growing demand from artificial intelligence and data centers and as homes and businesses use more electricity for heat and transportation, EIA forecast 2024 power sales will rise to 1,494 billion kWh for residential consumers
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SpaceX rocket launch tops the Christmas tree at Vandenberg Space Force Base (photo)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the Christmas tree during the holiday lighting ceremony that coincided with a Starlink satellite launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 4.
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The state of the Arctic: High temperatures, melting ice, fires and unprecedented emissions
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, rather than a carbon sink.
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Cosmic rays may complicate the quest to find life on Mars
We may be racing against the clock to identify signs of life on Mars — and it's all because of cosmic rays.
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How the 'Great Filter' could explain why we haven't found intelligent aliens
One possible reason why we haven't found any intelligent life in the cosmos the Great Filter argument, which says that very few civilizations make it to the advanced spacefaring stage.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more
Rapid changes underway in the Arctic affect the region’s people and wildlife, and the entire planet.
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‘Black Beauty’ was found on Earth in 2011. Now, scientists say it has revealed a new clue to life on Mars
A mineral grain from a meteorite preserved evidence that water was present on Mars 4.45 billion years ago, and it may have created hot springs habitable for life.
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Geminid meteor shower fills the sky with 'shooting stars' in spectacular time-lapse photos
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro of Portugal captured a stunning display of Geminid meteors in these spectacular time-lapse photos.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.
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Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska
A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.
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James Webb Space Telescope finds smallest asteroids ever seen between Mars and Jupiter
A team of astronomers just spotted dozens of tiny asteroids in JWST date — including the smallest ever seen in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bill Belichick to North Carolina: Lawrence Taylor, Mike McCarthy, football world react to stunning decision
NFL coaches, reporters and Belichick's former players were among those who shared thoughts on Belichick coaching in college.
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Fantasy Football RB Report: What we know about the NFL's most confusing backfields ahead of playoffs
Analyst Pranav Rajaram dissects some of the most confusing backfields ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
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Selena Gomez debuts engagement ring from Benny Blanco: 'Forever starts now'
Selena Gomez went public with music producer Benny Blanco in Dec. 2023.
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 11, 2024: Rates up in anticipation of CPI
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Economists expected today's CPI to show inflation is up, so mortgage rates inclined. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Super Micro stock slides despite CEO's attempt to dispel fears of Nasdaq delisting
Super Micro Computer stock is sliding following a cautious analyst note from JPMorgan, despite CEO Charles Liang's attempt to dispel delisting fears.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning
'We don’t want to become good at basketball at the expense of the mission of the school.'
12 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Is Cillian Murphy in the 28 Years Later trailer? Not so fast
Internet sleuths were quick to claim a zombie in the first trailer for Danny Boyle's zombie sequel was the Oppenheimer trailer.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
The very best last-minute Christmas gifts in 2024 for absolutely everyone on your list
Fun and thoughtful gift ideas for your mom, dad, wife, boyfriend, best friend and everyone else on your list.
5 min read - SportsUncrowned
Anthony Pettis, Kevin Lee explain details of new GFL deals: 'I couldn't say no to this kind of contract'
Anthony Pettis and Kevin Lee are among many UFC veterans all-in on the new Global Fight League for 2025.
4 min read - BusinessEngadget
US Supreme Court bails on NVIDIA case, allowing a shareholder lawsuit to proceed
The one-sentence decision essentially says the court never should have taken the case. In the November arguments, justices across the ideological spectrum sounded fed up with the case’s technical details.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting updates: NYPD says gun found on Luigi Mangione matches bullet casings at scene of Thompson killing
The 26-year-old has been charged with murder in the Dec. 4 of killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Life
Pamela Anderson stopped wearing makeup. Women her age say going bare-faced is 'freeing' — but it's not for everyone.
The actress is making headlines for ditching makeup.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Your winter illness guide: Why norovirus and RSV are on the rise, and what to expect from COVID-19 and the flu
Here's what you can expect this season from common winter viruses.
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Kate Garraway thanks Myleene Klass for 'amazing' support after Derek Draper's death
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway told Myleene Klass she was 'the fiercest mother I know'.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
College Football Playoff: Making the national championship case for each of the 12 teams in the field
Oregon and Texas are now the co-favorites for the title, while Boise State, Arizona State and Clemson are the long shots.
10 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Everything we know about Kraven The Hunter
Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in the latest film in Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off series.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Founder who built Snap's AI launches a snappy new take on video chatbots
A deep learning scientist whose last startup was acquired by Snap to build its My AI chatbot has raised seed funding for his latest venture: a platform for building and operating real-time, video-based conversational AI agents. The Israeli startup has launched a “no-code” creation studio that lets its customers build their own agents.
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