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56 days and counting: Two NASA astronauts are still in space as tests on Boeing capsule continue
Eight weeks after they launched, two NASA astronauts are still waiting aboard the space station as engineers try to address issues with Boeing's spaceship.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Why does Vermont keep flooding? It's complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm
Vermont is flooding. Not just yesterday, two weeks ago and a year before that, but experts say the state could see catastrophic events like these for the foreseeable future. Climate change is fueling stronger, more persistent storms and the state's infrastructure is feeling the effects in villages along the Green Mountains' rivers and streams, which carry a huge amount of water.
5 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future
The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news for scientists seeking to understand how the inner Earth works.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe's lab is home to a centuries-old chemical mystery
A chemical mystery lurks in the laboratory of Tycho Brahe, one of the most famous astronomers of all time. Scientists found tungsten in Brahe's lab, and they're not sure how it got there.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
How did Neanderthals disappear? New DNA analysis sheds light on the mystery
Modern human DNA found in Neanderthal genomes offers clues to how our archaic ancestors disappeared, according to a new study.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Venus returns to the night sky as an 'Evening Star,' and its going to be brilliant
As we make the transition from July into August, Venus has finally begun climbing up out of the sunset glow in earnest and is now about to reclaim its role as the brilliant Evening Star.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Space-junk scout captures amazing fly-around footage of discarded rocket in orbit (video)
Astroscale's ADRAS-J space debris inspecting mission completed a series of fly-around maneuvers of its target space junk, capturing stunning footage of a dead rocket stage in orbit.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Wildfires rage in Spain as heatwave peaks
Hundreds of firefighters backed up by waterbomber aircraft sought to contain two wildfires that have raged since Tuesday in eastern Spain, and much of the rest of the country is on red alert for heat and fires. A blaze in Benasau in the eastern region of Valencia forced emergency services to remove several hundred villagers from their homes as a precaution when it broke out in nearby hills. Firefighters said the "fire is evolving favourably" following all-night efforts.
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No, Boeing Starliner's NASA astronauts are not stranded in space. Here's why.
Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut mission has been extended repeatedly for thruster troubleshooting. But its two astronauts are not stuck on the ISS.
7 min read - HealthNBC News
Wildfire smoke is probably harming your brain
Parts of California, Oregon and Montana are facing unhealthy levels of air pollution as several large fires blaze, including Northern California’s Park Fire, which has quickly ballooned into the fifth largest in the state’s history
5 min read - ScienceSpace
These inventive ideas could help Artemis astronauts make drinking water on the moon
Ten U.K. finalists have been announced in the Aqualunar Challenge, an effort to develop tech that can turn moon ice into drinkable water.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Google-inspired AI model improves Cape Canaveral space launch weather forecasts by 50%
An AI-powered weather model inspired by language-processing systems invented by Google is helping launch companies avoid disruptions to their busy schedules on Florida's Space Coast.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Astrophotographer peers into a cosmic 'eye' looking out into the universe
The Milky Way looks stunning above the Alqueva Dark Sky preserve in Portugal thanks to this mosaic from astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
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Strong solar activity may soon trigger auroras farther south than usual
The northern lights could grace skies farther south than usual this week because of a solar storm that may affect Earth, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Ancient swimming ‘taco’ had ‘bug jaws,’ new fossils show
Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery about how the extinct arthropod Odaraia alata snipped, gripped and ripped its way to ancient survival.
5 min read - ScienceReuters
NASA images unlock complex history of two near-Earth asteroids
In the moments before NASA's DART spacecraft slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos in a landmark planetary defense test in 2022, it took high-resolution images of this small celestial object and its larger companion Didymos. These images have enabled scientists to unravel the complicated history of these two rocky bodies located in the vicinity of Earth and gain insight into the formation of what are called binary asteroid systems - a primary asteroid with a secondary moonlet orbiting it. An ana
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Dark matter ghosts its way through powerful (and messy) collision of galaxy clusters
Using data from the Hubble and Chandra space telescopes, scientists have determined that dark matter ghosted through the wreckage of two colliding galaxy clusters over 5 billion light-years away.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
The moon, Mars and Jupiter form a predawn triangle on July 31. Here's how to see it
The moon, Mars and Jupiter form a triangle in the early morning hours of July 31 alongside the stars of the Taurus constellation. Here's how to see it.
4 min read - USReuters
California weather will not aid fire fighters battling massive blaze
(Reuters) -The largest wildfire in the U.S. swelled to over 600 square miles (1,550 square kms) on Tuesday night, bigger than the city of Los Angeles, fire officials in California said, as thousands of firefighters battled the blaze in a wilderness area north of Sacramento. More than 5,500 firefighters from across California and other states were working around the clock to douse the Park Fire, burning in the state's Central Valley, about 90 miles (145 km) north of Sacramento, the capital. The
3 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's DART asteroid impact mission revealed ages of twin space rock targets (images)
Scientists have analyzed images of the twin asteroids Didymos and Dimorphous taken by NASA's DART mission before it impacted the smaller space rock, revealing their age and origins.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
These 17th-century drawings of the sun by Kepler add fire to solar cycle mystery
Earth was cooler than usual in the 16th and 17th centuries and scientists are still trying to figure out why. New analysis of sunspot drawings by Kepler, in 1607, may shed some light.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing moving toward a June 1 launch of its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA.
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Japan's ispace will fly a tiny European-built lunar rover to the moon this year (photo)
The Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Japanese space exploration firm ispace has finished building a micro lunar rover, which is now set to fly to the moon.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Quantum information theorists are shedding light on entanglement, one of the spooky mysteries of quantum mechanics
Quantum information theory is the field behind quantum computing, but experts in this field are also applying their way of thinking to some big questions in quantum physics.
7 min read - BusinessThe Conversation
Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategies
Library scientists offer tips and tricks to figure out if a particular online news article is reliable or fake.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch Rocket Lab launch Earth-observing radar satellite today
Rocket Lab is scheduled to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective today (July 30), and you can watch it live.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
The building blocks of life can form rapidly around young stars
Astronomers may have solved the mystery of how the complex building blocks of life first formed, finding dust traps around young stars could make an ideal formation location.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
Sicilians deal so well with drought that tourists don’t notice. A record dry year could alter that
Lakes are dry and fields are scorched by heat in Sicily, but water is still gushing copiously for tourists. After an almost totally rain-free year on the Italian island, fountains inside Agrigento's famous archaeological park are still flowing, and pools in rows of hotels are full. Like many Mediterranean islands, people in Sicily are used to long spells without rain, but human-caused climate change has made weather more erratic, and droughts can be longer and more frequent.
6 min read - WorldReuters
Landslides after heavy rain in India's Kerala kill 106, many still trapped
KOCHI, India (Reuters) -Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 106 people while they slept as unexpected heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders. The hillsides gave way after midnight following torrential rainfall on Monday in the Wayanad district of Kerala, a state known as one of India's most popular tourist destinations. Television images showed rescue workers scrambling thro
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris's race and calls out interviewer as 'rude' at NABJ convention
Former president Donald Trump addresses the National Association of Black Journalists sparking backlash among prominent Black journalists of his attendance.
6 min read - SportsYahoo News Canada
Canadian gymnast Felix Dolci suffers freak accident on high bar — draws roaring ovation for finishing Olympic routine: 'I've never seen this happen before'
Felix Dolci was putting on quite the performance during the Olympic men's all-around gymnastics final when a freak equipment malfunction left him bloodied.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL offseason power rankings countdown and season preview
Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team's offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team.
38 min read - WorldYahoo News
Hamas political leader and Hezbollah commander killed hours apart. Here’s what we know about rising Middle East tensions.
The leaders of two Iranian-backed groups were killed in separate attacks within 24 hours of each other this week. Here's what we know about rising Middle East tensions.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Loneliness can hit older adults hard. This aging expert says there are simple ways to stay socially connected.
Late-in-life loneliness is a major concern. Here are actions to take to help avoid the isolation.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Project 2025 leader resigns under pressure from Trump and Democrats. What is the conservative policy proposal all about?
What is Project 2025? Incendiary comments from a prominent think tank's leader have thrust the controversial policy proposal into the spotlight.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia stock soars 12% after strong AMD results, bullish call from Morgan Stanley
Nvidia shares soared as tech stocks led markets higher following a bullish note from analysts at Morgan Stanley and strong results from AI chip peer AMD.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity
Snoop Dogg's Olympics commentary is 'pure gold.' How the rapper's love for Team USA is taking the internet by storm.
Snoop Dogg is falling in love with Team USA athletes at the Olympics. America is falling in love with him.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Martha Stewart's go-to Skechers sneakers are 35% off: 'Loaded with cushioning'
The domestic diva prioritizes comfort and support when it comes to shoes, and says these affordable kicks deliver both.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This Amazon walking pad is perfect for when it's too hot outside — and it's a whopping 75% off
This "fantastic" walking pad has over 4,300 five-star reviews.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
How to watch Track & Field at 2024 Paris Olympics: Full schedule, where to stream events and more
Here's how to catch Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and the rest of the USA Track & Field team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
8 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Stellantis CEO Tavares calls out problems in the U.S. market, including at Ram
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares calls out a problems in the U.S. market, from a Ram plant making too many broken trucks to inadequate incentive advertising.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Harris tries to turn Trump’s strongest issue, immigration, against him
At Tuesday’s raucous rally in Atlanta, Vice President Kamala Harris went after former President Donald Trump on what polls show is his strongest campaign issue: immigration.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Paris Olympics: American Torri Huske surprises with silver in 100 freestyle
Huske missed gold by just .13, getting out-touched by Sweden's Sarah Sjöström.
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
What to watch on Apple TV+ in August 2024 from Pachinko to The Instigators
The streamer has long prioritised delivering quality original content and in August this includes shows from Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and Vince Vaughn.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Wayne Gretzky's kids and grandkids: What to know about Paulina, Emma, Trevor, Ty, Tristan and the rest of the Gretzky family
The NHL legend shares five children with wife Janet Jones Gretzky, and they're currently grandparents to five grandchildren.
8 min read - BusinessEngadget
US Copyright Office calls for better legal protections against AI-generated deepfakes
The US Copyright Office has published a report recommending new and improved protections against digital replicas.
2 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
An honest Dyson Airwrap review from a frizzy-haired shopping pro
Is this popular styling tool worth the hype (and steep price tag) or did it leave me in dis-'tress'?
8 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
Junkyard Gem: 2002 Daewoo Nubira SE Sedan
A 2002 Daewoo Nubira sedan, found in a California wrecking yard.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 34 best gifts for women that she's sure to love
Treat her — your mom, sister, best friend or another special lady — to one of these thoughtful gifts.
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