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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 - SportsYahoo Sports
College Football Playoff: Which teams are in position for the final spot?
Eleven of the 12 playoff spots are likely wrapped up, leaving a handful of teams vying for the final berth.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
US economy poised for 'solid' growth in 2025 because America 'doesn't import recessions': BofA
The US economy is on solid footing. Bank of America expects it to stay that way through next year.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Power Rankings entering Week 14: The 11-1 Lions have no breathing room in division or NFC
The Lions have been great, but the Eagles and Vikings are right behind them.
2 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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Cyber Monday is over but these Amazon TV and Echo deals are still live — for now
'Tis the season to cut the cord, and there's still time upgrade your entertainment setup for record-low prices.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides cryptic response when asked about Diontae Johnson's status following DNP
A former Pro Bowler, Johnson was Carolina's leading receiver when the Ravens acquired him in October. In five games with Baltimore, Johnson has just one catch.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Missed Cyber Monday? 60 best deals you can still shop on Amazon Canada
You can still score discounts on Apple, Yeti, Sony, 23AndMe and more.
6 min read - TechnologyEngadget
The best Cyber Monday deals you can still shop from Apple, Amazon, Walmart, Target and others
These are the best Cyber Monday tech deals you can still get today, including up to 50 percent off earbuds, laptops, smartwatches and more.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold just short of records with JOLTS on deck
The focus is on JOLTS jobs data and Fedspeak to cement or dent growing hopes for interest-rate cuts.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 10 best Cyber Monday deals on stocking stuffer ideas, starting at $6
Playing Santa this year? Snag these tiny, delightful finds for the whole family during Amazon's sale.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Men's basketball AP poll: UConn drops 23 spots after losing 3 straight games to unranked teams in Hawaii
The Maui Invitational was not kind to Dan Hurley or the Huskies last week.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 3, 2024: Lowest rate in 6 weeks
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates are down across the board with the 30-year fixed rate hitting a six-week low. Lock in your rate today.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL suspends Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair 3 games for hit that concussed Trevor Lawrence, sparked brawl with Jaguars
Al-Shaair knocked Lawrence out of Sunday's game with a hit that resulted in a head injury.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
These Cyber Monday deals are still live at Amazon, Apple, Macy's, Walmart, Target, Wayfair and more
Know your ABCs: Deals on Apple, Bissell, Cuisinart and beyond can be yours — right now!
3 min read - PoliticsTechCrunch
US agency proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a new rule that would block data brokers from selling personal and financial information on Americans, including their Social Security numbers and phone numbers, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In proposing the new rules, months after President Biden signed an executive order to curb the sale of Americans' private data, the U.S. consumer protection agency said it aims to "rein in" data brokers, who sidestep federal law by claiming that
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Amazon is giving its data centers a facelift for the generative AI age
Amazon is redesigning its data centers for the AI age.
4 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Why police say Hannah Kobayashi is missing 'voluntarily,' the House releases its final COVID-19 report, the Broncos best the Browns
Get caught up on this morning’s news: A Hannah Kobayashi update, the House’s COVID-19 report and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
5 min read - USYahoo Finance
US labor market braces for disruption as Trump vows mass deportations
While the scope of Donald Trump's deportation program remains in question, economists argue any forced removals would have ripple effects across major sectors and strain the already tight US labor market.
5 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 - 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 - 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 - WorldFox News
COVID 'most likely' leaked from Wuhan lab, social distancing 'not based on science,' select committee finds
The Congressional Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released its final 520-page report on Monday, revealing details the origin of the virus.
2 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 - 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 - SportsThe Independent
Buffalo Bills star leaves NFL fans baffled after arriving to game barefoot despite 23 inches of snow
The Buffalo Bills beat the San Francisco 49ers during their game in the snow on Sunday
3 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
Men Are Sharing The Things Women Do On A First Date That Makes A Guy Say, "Nah, Never Happening Again"
"Our waiter returned and took our orders, but I was done with that date."
10 min read - PoliticsFox News
Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy: sources
President-elect Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his country should become the 51st state if it can't fix trade and immigration issues without ripping off the U.S.
3 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 …
2 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
College Football Playoff bracket prediction: Alabama, Arizona State rise, Ohio State falls
At least 18 teams remain in playoff contention, but who's getting the last College Football Playoff spot? Never discount brand bias.
7 min read - USAssociated Press
Police say a Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily and traveled to Mexico
A Hawaii woman who vanished after landing in Los Angeles three weeks ago disappeared voluntarily as she sought to “step away from modern connectivity” and was last seen crossing into Mexico with her luggage, police said at a news conference where they urged her to contact her distraught family. Hannah Kobayashi, 30, appeared unharmed as she walked alone into a tunnel at the San Ysidro crossing about 125 miles (201 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles around noon on Nov. 12, the day after her fa
4 min read - BusinessGOBankingRates
Trump Wants To Eliminate Social Security Taxes: 10 States Where Retirees Would Save the Least
What could a retiree's financial picture look like without Social Security taxes? Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, has presented an economic plan to eliminate tax on Social...
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