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Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
Long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America’s Yucatan peninsula. Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize. “The aerial imagery was crucial to identify this really distinctive pattern of zigzag linear canals” running for several miles through wetlands, said study co-author Eleanor Harrison-Buck of the University of New Hampshire.
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NASA begins stacking SLS rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)
The solid rocket boosters are coming together.
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Unusual black hole light bursts puzzle astronomers: 'We are finding a lot of weird stuff'
Astronomers have stumbled upon a pair of massive black holes in a distant galaxy that are triggering unusual bursts of light that may be caused by the black hole duo disrupting a massive gas cloud — a phenomenon researchers say is the first of its kind to be detected.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX's Starship will fly Lunar Outpost's rover to the moon
Lunar Outpost has picked SpaceX's Starship vehicle to launch its new moon rover and land the wheeled vehicle on the moon.
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Elon Musk has pledged to settle Mars. This book offers a reality check
In “A City on Mars,” Kelly and Zach Weinersmith investigate what life would be like for humans on the red planet, arguing that Elon Musk’s dream is doomed to fail.
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Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued
Astronomers have spotted orbiting around a young star a newborn planet that took only 3 million years to form - quite swift in cosmic terms - in a discovery that challenges the current understanding of the speed of planetary formation. This infant world, estimated at around 10 to 20 times the mass of Earth, is one of the youngest planets beyond our solar system - called exoplanets - ever discovered. It resides alongside the remnants of the disk of dense gas and dust circling the host star - ca
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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" may come from our original moon and, thus, from Earth itself.
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They’ve sailed across Southeast Asia for centuries. Now, these sea nomads are being forced to live on land
The Bajau Laut have traditionally lived semi-nomadic lives on the ocean, but climate change and overfishing are driving them onto land, making them increasingly vulnerable to environmental changes.
11 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters
The Bahamas announced Friday that it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation. It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the Bahamian government signing the deal with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank and other financial partners. “We see this project not just supporting the biodiversity and climate objectives of the country, but ultimately the e
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Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach, officials said Friday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach sand dunes in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast, the Western Australia state government said. The boat traveled for several hours from the state’s most southerly city
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In a board game, climate experts work to save the world, which diplomats at COP29 try in real life
Activists and experts who are pushing world leaders to save an overheating planet learned it's not so easy, even in a simulated world. The Associated Press brought the board game Daybreak to the United Nations climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan. Experts from three countries were asked to play the game, which involves players working together to curb climate change, caused by the release of greenhouse gas emissions when fuels like gasoline, natural gas and coal are burned.
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SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025
The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.
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October 2024 set multiple US records for the driest month ever
Drought conditions expanded to record-breaking levels across the US during the month of October as temperatures also climbed to record highs.
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Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.
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SpaceX and NASA show off how Starship will help astronauts land on the moon (images)
NASA and SpaceX released a new set of illustrations showing off how Starship might look as it lands astronauts on the moon during the Artemis 3 mission.
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Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers
An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings. Cape Cod, the Massachusetts peninsula beloved by beach tourists and seafood lovers, has a long history of marine mammal strandings. The International Fund for Animal Welfare, which responds to marine mammal strandings, said Thursday it has responded to 342 live, stranded dolphins this year, and that is f
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Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover
Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.
3 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll
Colliding with ships is a top cause of whale deaths. A new study maps the areas of highest risk, showing where proven strategies such as speed limits and new shipping routes can reduce the toll.
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils surprising 'Red Monsters' in the early universe
Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.
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Scientists obtain image of a star on the precipice of disaster
Scientists have taken a close-up picture of a star apparently in its death throes, surrounded by gas and dust as it heads toward its demise in a huge explosion called a supernova - the first time the events of this pivotal stage have ever been imaged. What makes this even more remarkable, according to the researchers, is that the observed star resides not in our Milky Way galaxy but in a neighboring galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is the first zoomed-in image of a mature star in a
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NASA chooses SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver rover, astronaut base to the moon
NASA is planning to assign SpaceX and Blue Origin 'demonstration missions' for their Artemis Program lunar landers, with eyes to put a habitat on the moon by 2033.
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They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues
An ocean exploration company took a sonar image of an object that resembled Amelia Earhart’s missing plane in January. New imaging confirmed it was a rock formation.
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SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from space in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)
NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.
3 min read - WorldCBS News
Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
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James Webb Space Telescope spots 1st 'Einstein zig-zag' — here's why scientists are thrilled
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the first-ever "Einstein zig-zag," a distant quasar lensed six times by two precisely aligned galaxies that could help tackle a cosmological crisis.
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Watch Blue Origin launch 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli, 5 others on tourism flight today
Blue Origin's next space tourism mission is launching Nov. 22, with 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli. Watch live on Space.com.
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Astronomers say they've captured the first close-up image of a star beyond our galaxy
The star — known as WOH G64 — is located 160,000 light years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.
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Unprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth
Astronomers have taken the first close-up image of a star beyond our galaxy, and it’s a “monster star” surrounded by a cocoon as it slowly dies.
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Suborbital rocket set to launch 6 experiments from Sweden's Arctic spaceport on Nov. 22
The SubOrbital Express-4 mission, which will launch from northern Sweden between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3, will help scientists take the next step in various realms of research.
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'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6: Is there a demigod working in Starfleet?
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episode 6 introduces new arrival Ensign Olly — a junior officer with a history of leaving trails of destruction in her wake.
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Will astronauts need to be rescued from the moon? NASA wants to be prepared just in case
NASA is seeking the public's help creating emergency response plans for future missions to the moon.
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Star imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video)
Astronomers have captured the first zoomed-in image of a star beyond the Milky Way. The historic image reveals a dying behemoth star wrapped in a death shroud of gas about to explode.
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Bird flu virus isolated from hospitalized Canadian teen shows signs of human adaptation
The avian flu virus isolated from a hospitalized teenager in Vancouver has mutations in key areas that could help the virus spread more easily in humans, scientists say.
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video)
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (Nov. 21).
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What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?
SpaceX's Starship megarocket performed well on its sixth test flight, which occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19). So, what's next for the giant reusable vehicle?
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Atlas of cells offers a milestone leap in understanding of the human body
An ambitious project launched in 2016 has made a dent in one of biology’s greatest challenges — with more than 3,600 researchers profiling more than 100 million cells.
6 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has roared back to life after eight centuries of silence has erupted for the seventh time since December, sending molten lava flowing towards the Blue Lagoon spa, a major tourist attraction. The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula started with little warning at 11:14 p.m. (2314 GMT) Wednesday and created a fissure around 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) long. The activity is estimated to be considerably smaller than the previous eruption in August, according to I
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Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
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NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of Mars — and finds strange sulfur stones
The Curiosity shows sulfur stones, with no explanation of how they occurred on the Martian surface.
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Steelers WR George Pickens started fighting Browns CB as game ended, had to be restrained
As Thursday night's game ended, George Pickens was involved in a fight.
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Poll: Republicans reverse views on economy and election fraud after Trump’s win; much smaller shifts among Democrats
The latest Yahoo News/YouGov results illustrate the powerful effect that partisanship can have on people’s perception of reality.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Medicare premiums rise for 2025, nicking retirees' Social Security checks
Seniors awaiting bigger Social Security checks next year may be shocked to discover higher Medicare premiums will eat up a chunk of their cost-of-living adjustment.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Prosecutors ask judge to consider delaying sentencing in Trump’s hush money case until after he leaves office: How we got here
Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan must decide how to proceed with the case given Trump’s election victory.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA One-Month Awards! The MVP of the season so far is ...
We’re just one month into the NBA season, but early impressions matter. Here are the current frontrunners for each awards race.
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Conor McGregor loses sexual assault civil case in Dublin, found liable of assaulting Nikita Hand
Conor McGregor has been found liable for sexual assault in his Dublin civil case.
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NASCAR: Denny Hamlin to have new crew chief for 2025 Cup Series season
Hamlin won 23 races over the past six seasons with Chris Gabehart as his crew chief.
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Score these 11 secret deals exclusive to Amazon Prime members, starting at $8
Insider-only bargains include over 50% off a travel blanket pillow, a fluffy and absorbent $9 bath rug and a super plush $12 throw blanket.
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Stock market today: Dow closes at record, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Wall Street notches strong weekly gains
Stocks are retreating but still on track to end a Nvidia-dominated week higher.
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Thanksgiving turkey can be roasted, smoked, deep-fried or grilled. What’s the best and healthiest way to cook it?
A few tweaks can go a long way to making your turkey healthier and more flavorful, including brining.
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Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws: Here's who else he's picked for key Cabinet roles
It's been a little over two weeks since the 2024 election, and Trump has already nominated more than a dozen people for top jobs in the incoming administration.
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