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- HealthCNN
These scientists want to give patients medicines wrapped in silk
For centuries, Thailand has produced premium silk fabrics. Now, researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok have found another use for the fiber: to deliver medicines into the body.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Broken water pipe knocks out data processing for NASA sun-studying spacecraft
Data processing for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and IRIS probe are down for a while, thanks to a burst water pipe in a server room used by the missions.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
BepiColombo probe captures haunting Mercury image on 5th of 6 gravity assist flybys (photo)
The European-Japanese BepiColombo probe made a close flyby of Mercury on Dec. 1, 2024 and captured an image of the planet.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it 'born hot'?
New research suggests that Venus may never have possessed liquid water oceans. That would mean "Earth's evil twin" was always hostile to life.
5 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Better drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma
Artificial intelligence is changing the way companies do business — helping programmers write code and fielding customer service calls with chatbots. Founded in 2018, Insitro is part of a growing field of AI companies promising to accelerate drug discovery by using machine learning to analyze huge datasets of chemical and biological markers. The South San Francisco-based company has signed deals with drugmakers like Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb to help develop medicines for metabolic dis
4 min read - ScienceSpace
SETI tracks distorted signals from distant pulsars with data from destroyed Arecibo Observatory
Years after the collapse of the Arecebo telescope data from the radio observatory has helped SETI scientists probe the characteristics of pulsars, cosmic lighthouses powered by dead stars.
4 min read - ScienceReuters
Did Venus ever have oceans? Scientists have an answer
Venus, our closest planetary neighbor, is sometimes called Earth's twin based on their similar size and rocky composition. While its surface is baked and barren today, might Venus once also have been covered by oceans? The answer is no, according to new research that inferred the water content of the planet's interior - a key indicator for whether or not Venus once had oceans - based on the chemical composition of its atmosphere.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Satellites spy red-hot lava threaten Iceland's Blue Lagoon
Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
A galaxy named for its resemblance to a sombrero looks distinctly different in new image
The Sombrero galaxy looks entirely different in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope. Instead of a Mexican hat, it appears more like an archery target.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Fruit flies in space! Chinese astronauts show off experiment on Tiangong space station (video)
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts have some winged companions to oversee aboard the country's Tiangong space station — fruit flies, which arrived on a cargo ship on Nov. 15.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Hubble Telescope peeks at star with planet-forming disk that gets 3 times hotter than the sun
Scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a star with a planet-forming disk that gets to absolutely scorching temperatures.
4 min read - TechnologyCNN
This startup is using AI to ‘supercharge’ crop breeding. It could help protect farmers from the climate crisis
Avalo, a crop development company based in North Carolina, is using machine learning models to accelerate the creation of new and resilient crop varieties.
5 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Where's the Blaze Star? Why the overdue 'new star' T Coronae Borealis has yet to light up the night sky
Astronomers explain why the highly-anticipated "guest star" has not appeared in the night sky yet.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
World's 2nd fastest supercomputer runs largest-ever simulation of the universe
A new frontier has been reached in simulations of the universe, with the powerful exascale supercomputer called "Frontier" performing the most detailed simulation yet of the cosmos.
5 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale in 'extraordinary' New Zealand study
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. “I can’t tell you how extraordinary it is,” said a joyful Anton van Helden, senior marine science adviser for New Zealand’s conservation agency, who gave the spade-toothed whale its name to distinguish it from other beaked species. Van Helden has studied beaked whales for 35 years, but Monday was the first time he has participated in a dissection of the spade-toothed variety.
4 min read - USThe Conversation
Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial
Terror management theory explores the lengths our minds will go to to deny existential threats. Psychologists explain what that can mean for climate denial.
5 min read - USThe Conversation
When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco’s PR playbook
The natural gas industry has spent years trying to undermine scientific findings about gas stoves and health. If this sounds familiar, that’s no accident.
5 min read - ScienceNBC News
The sun is at its solar maximum — which means more auroras are likely in store
A flurry of solar storms suggests the sun is in a period of maximal activity, so more auroras could be in store. Next month, NASA will fly its Parker Solar Probe close to the sun.
5 min read - USSpace
New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus
New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus
10 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 14
Andy Behrens offers his favorite waiver adds to survive this season's final week of byes, including an RB available in over 95% of leagues.
11 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
BlackRock is on the verge of making a bigger bet on Wall Street's hottest trade
BlackRock is close to making a $12 billion acquisition that would take it deeper into the world of private credit.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Trevor Lawrence injured on ugly hit by Azeez Al-Shaair that sparked brawl between Jaguars, Texans
Lawrence was ruled out with a head injury. Al-Shaair was ejected and pelted with objects thrown from the stands in Jacksonville as he left the field.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Trump’s pick to run FCC is an ominous sign for Big Tech
The country’s tech titans might need to start fortifying defenses against the agenda of incoming Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon Cyber Monday 2024: Time is running out! Grab these deals from Apple, Lego, Bissell, KitchenAid, Solo Stove and more
We're seeing massive markdowns that'll save you up to 75% on everything from holiday gifts to home goods.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves
LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 2, 2024: Monthly rates decrease
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Fixed mortgage rates have gone down this month, so it could be a good time to buy. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best Black Friday 2024 deals you can still get from Amazon, Apple, Macy's, Walmart, Wayfair, Target and more
Know your ABCs: Deals on Apple, Bissell, Cuisinart and beyond can be yours — right now!
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Asked & Answered, Week 13: You’re not imagining things, the NFL is more competitive than ever
Twelve of 15 games played so far in Week 13 have been decided by seven or fewer points, tied for the most in a single week in NFL history.
6 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Why President Biden pardoned his son, more snow expected near Great Lakes, Josh Allen makes NFL history
Get caught up on this morning’s news: President Biden pardons son Hunter, Josh Allen’s record-breaking game, and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
There are thousands of deals at Walmart's Cyber Monday sale — these are the 15 we're buying
Save big on Apple watches, Drew Barrymore cookware, Beats headphones, winter essentials and more.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
The best Cyber Monday Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and AirTags we could find
Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we could find on Apple devices like iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more.
11 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Oklahoma hiring Ben Arbuckle from Washington State as offensive coordinator
Arbuckle's "Air Raid" attack is expected to provide a major boost to a lackluster Oklahoma offense.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Out of millions of Cyber Monday deals, here are the ones Yahoo editors are buying
Pro shoppers love a bargain too — and picks from Gap, Ninja, Cuisinart, Bissell, Madewell and more have us clicking 'add to cart.'
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump taps key Project 2025 figure for Budget post: Here's who else he's picked for 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.
22 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Entertainment
How to watch ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ on Hallmark
Chiefs and Hallmark fans alike might want to check out the newest Hallmark Christmas movie coming out this weekend about a Chiefs fan finding love at Christmas time.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
S&P 500 will hit 6,666 in 2025 with large-cap value stocks leading the way: BofA
Bank of America believes strong economic growth will support further broadening of the stock market rally in 2025.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
From Brexit to Nvidia, Saxo makes the most outrageous 2025 market predictions
Could Nvidia surge to double the value of Apple?
5 min read - WorldYahoo News Singapore
Johor police say Singapore loan sharks behind petrol bomb attacks; Singaporeans can share their views on Budget 2025: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Jill Biden Has Blunt Comment About Her Husband’s Decision To Pardon Hunter
Dr. Biden responded to shouted questions from reporters at a holiday party Monday.
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
Officials identify 3 college students killed in fiery Cybertruck crash: 'Unimaginable loss'
Family and friends are mourning Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson and Krysta Tsukahara, all college students who graduated from Piedmont High School in 2023.
4 min read - LifestyleCNN
Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it
Four lifelong friends from the UK recreated their favorite vacation photo over half a century later. The group chatted to CNN Travel about the experience and how they’ve stayed close over the decades.
8 min read - CelebrityWHERE IS THE BUZZ
Russian Actress Kamilla Belyatskaya Tragically Drowns in Thailand Days Before Her Wedding
Tragedy struck Thailand when the 24-year-old Russian actress Kamilla Belyatskaya, in a freak accident, fell into the ocean while practicing yoga on a rock overlooking the sea. That happened just… The post Russian Actress Kamilla Belyatskaya Tragically Drowns in Thailand Days Before Her Wedding appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
$4M Connecticut mansion burns down after residents fry turkey in garage on Thanksgiving
Although nearly 40 people were home at the time of the blaze, Weston firefighters said no injuries were reported. The $4M+ home is a total loss.
3 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
Pictured: Drunken tourists put in cart and wheeled back to their hostel by Thai policeman
Tourists who passed out from binge drinking have been piled into wheelbarrows by police and taken back to their hostel in Thailand.
2 min read - EntertainmentBillboard
Village People Founder Doubles Down on Letting Trump Use ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ Slams ‘Gay Anthem’ Label
Victor Willis also threatened legal action against outlets who refer to the hit in a "defamatory" way.
4 min read - LifestyleHouse Digest
HGTV's Mike Holmes Says Hardwood Flooring Should Never Be Installed In One Area
There's a spot in the house where you might be tempted to install hardwood flooring, but according to HGTV's Mike Holmes, doing so is just asking for trouble.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Wrap
Trump Promises ‘All Hell to Pay in the Middle East’ if Hostages Are Not Released by Inauguration Day
"Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied history of the United States of America," the president-elect says The post Trump Promises ‘All Hell to Pay in the Middle East’ if Hostages Are Not Released by Inauguration Day appeared first on TheWrap.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump will decide the future of government money for healthcare plans. Letting it expire could save money, but the middle class might pay more.
Biden's enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides lowered costs for millions. Trump could let the subsides expire in 2025.
5 min read - CelebrityVariety
Margot Robbie Says ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Full Frontal Nudity Was Her Idea; She Turned Down Scorsese When He Said: ‘Maybe You Can Be Wearing a Robe’
Margot Robbie appeared on the “Talking Pictures” podcast with TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz and revealed that her “Wolf of Wall Street” director Martin Scorsese actually offered her the chance not to appear fully nude in the film. Robbie has a full frontal scene as Naomi Lapaglia, the bombshell and no-nonsense wife to Leonardo DiCaprio’s criminal Jordan …
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