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Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time
Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Giant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future
Electronic backpacks allow University of Queensland researchers to control the movements of beetles and roaches, while harnessing their natural agility in difficult terrain.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman. In a study of 107 pregnant women whose test results were unusual, 52 were ultimately diagnosed with cancer.
3 min read - USNBC News
Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Spiderweb protocluster is filled with baby galaxies, James Webb Space Telescope reveals (image)
Using the JWST astronomers have dived deeper into a cosmic spiderweb called the Spiderweb protocluster located 10 billion light-years away than ever before.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Archaeologists discover key tool that helped early Americans survive the ice age
The discovery of Stone Age needles made from the bones of foxes, cats and other small carnivores reveal how prehistoric humans survived in cold climes.
6 min read - ScienceReuters
Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people
The first humans who spread across North America during the last Ice Age put mammoths at the top of their menu, according to scientists who secured the first direct evidence of the diet of these ancient people. They discovered that her diet was mostly meat from megafauna - the largest animals in an ecosystem - with an emphasis on mammoths. Megafauna made up about 96% of her diet, with mammoths comprising about 40%, followed by elk, bison, camels and horses, and a negligible contribution from s
4 min read - ScienceSpace
James Webb Space Telescope discovers 4th exoplanet in sweet triple 'super puff' star system
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a fourth planet in Kepler-51, a sweet system of cotton candy super puff planets.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Asteroid the size of 3 million elephants zooms past Earth
A big asteroid zoomed past Earth and the moon early Dec. 4, setting it up for another close pass in 2028.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Behold! These gorgeous never-before-seen space images are from a NASA space telescope that should have died long ago
NEOWISE team members have unveiled six images from the spacecraft's archives to celebrate the late space telescope's long and productive scientific life.
4 min read - LifestyleSpace
See the moon and Venus take a sunset stroll through the night sky tonight
The two brightest nighttime objects, the moon and the planet Venus put on a lovely display in the western evening sky of Wednesday, Dec. 4.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch Europe's Vega-C rocket launch Dec. 5 after delay, on 1st flight since 2022 (video)
In its first launch since a catastrophic failure in 2022, the European Space Agency's Vega-C rocket is set to lift off on its next mission Thursday (Dec. 5).
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Will the International Space Station's 2031 death dive cause pollution problems?
The International Space Station will be steered to a controlled destruction in Earth's atmosphere in 2031, if all goes to plan. Should we be worried about the pollution this death dive will cause?
8 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches on record-breaking 24th flight (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink broadband satellites early Dec. 4. It was the 24th flight for the rocket's first stage, setting a new record.
1 min read - ScienceNBC News
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.
1 min read - USReuters
California suspends Raw Farm's raw milk products after bird flu detection
California has paused distribution of raw milk products from the company Raw Farm after retail testing of two samples of its products detected bird flu, state officials said on Tuesday. Bird flu has spread among U.S. dairy cattle since March, and has infected nearly 500 herds in California, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
India delays launch of European Proba-3 satellites to Dec. 5 to create artificial eclipses in space
An Indian PSLV rocket will launch Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5), and you can watch the action live.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Inside the Hubble Space Telescope's 23-year-long look at a beautiful blue galaxy
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope explores the evolution of spiral galaxy UGC 10043 through images taken 23 years apart, in 2000 and 2023.
3 min read - USReuters
Texas extreme winter cold could challenge power grid in early 2025
This winter is forecast to bring sudden bouts of extreme cold to Texas that could test the state's electric grid in early 2025, the grid operator's chief meteorologist said on Tuesday, reviving memories of crippling Storm Uri four years ago. "We're in a pattern that supports something like a Uri this winter," Chris Coleman, chief meteorologist at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said during an ERCOT board meeting. Storm Uri caused blackouts to millions of homes and businesses in Texa
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 years, filling one specialized animal hospital with the endangered creatures. The animals enter areas such as Cape Cod Bay when it is warm, and when temperatures inevitably drop, they can’t escape the hooked peninsula to head south, said Adam Kennedy, the director of rescue and rehabilitation at the New England Aquarium, which runs a t
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Are planet-killing black holes hiding inside your cat?
New research suggests that tiny primordial black holes could be hollowing out planets and passing through everyday objects, maybe even you and your cat!
8 min read - ScienceSpace
Building blocks: How China plans to make bricks on the moon for lunar habitats
Chinese scientists are developing the capability to build a moon base made of bricks formed from lunar soil.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Tiny asteroid detected hours before hitting Earth to become 4th 'imminent impactor' of 2024
A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.
2 min read - BusinessSpace
Handle on history: Knives embedded with rocket parts honor 45 years of Ariane launches
A company that crafts knife handles from leftover rocket metal and the wood from trees surrounding the launch pad has created a limited piece celebrating the anniversary of Europe's venerable Ariane.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids slamming into dead stars
Asteroids colliding with neutron stars could account for mysterious blasts of energy called fast radio bursts by releasing enough energy to supply humanity's power needs for one hundred million years.
7 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
NEOWISE, the NASA mission that cataloged objects around Earth for over a decade, has come to an end
Once the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer couldn’t survey widely anymore, NASA scientists switched gears and began using the spacecraft for planetary defense.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Could dark matter have been forged in a 'Dark Big Bang?'
The Big Bang may not have been the origin of the universe's most mysterious matter. Instead, dark matter could have been created in a second creation event, a "Dark Big Bang."
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Cosmic rays could help assess hidden war damage in Ukraine
Energetic particles that arise when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere could help assess hidden damage to buildings in Ukraine after the war.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson for 1 game after he refused to enter loss to Eagles
Johnson, who started the season with the Panthers, didn’t play a snap in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The 1983 NFL Draft QB class was historic. The 2024 QB class might end up in the same tier
There were 6 first-round QBs, and the early results are all positive.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 4, 2024: Rates keep ticking down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Economic factors have caused mortgage rates to inch down several days in a row. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 list is here — shop the 10 best gifts under $50
From cozy Dearfoams slippers to a potato-mashing kit and all the gloves and luxurious powders in between, this is what Lady O is raving about in 2024.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer
On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out of the College Football Playoff. They cover comments coming from Iowa State, SMU, Ole Miss, Miami, and more. They also question the necessity of having to play a conference championship game and the impact of it potentially pushing teams out.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
BlackRock sees 'exceptionalism' powering US stocks higher in 2025
BlackRock sees earnings continue to outperform in the US versus the rest of the world throughout 2025, supporting further gains in the stock market.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Elon Musk is getting some (tentative) bipartisan interest as he heads to Capitol Hill
There are some stirrings of interest from across the aisle in the new extra-governmental 'Department of Government Efficiency' headed up by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
5 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Storm Darragh triggers ‘danger to life’ amber warnings for wind
The Met Office has warned that Storm Darragh could bring gusts of up to 80mph.
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK
How to view your Spotify Wrapped 2024
Taylor Swift has been crowned the most-played artist of the year, but who topped your chart?
4 min read - USYahoo News
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect caught on camera with 'distinctive' backpack after Brian Thompson killing; law enforcement share details about the shooter
New York Police Department officials said the shooting was not “a random act of violence,” but that the identity of the suspect — who remains at large — and the motive for the shooting are still unknown.
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Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is frankly absurd (enough to happen)
Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou? If Turki Alalshikh is involved, maybe it’s not as ridiculous as it seems. (Or maybe it’s just ridiculous enough to make sense.)
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are raising money for a new consumer startup
Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are looking to raise $10 million for a new business called Khloud, according to an SEC filing. Trademark filings show that earlier this year, trademarks affiliated with Khloud were filed to cover popcorn, granola, and other types of snacks, with one also filed to cover protein supplements. Bryan Baum, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of the venture firm K5 Global, is listed as CEO, per the SEC filing.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
These 12 cozy gifts from Walmart are like a warm hug for your favorite homebodies
Shopping for someone who loves staying in? Our perfectly plush picks will take a night on the couch to the next level.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Tech
Unlike Fitbit, this smartwatch tracks blood pressure — and it's down to only $22
It also monitors steps, calories, heart rate and sleep for way less than an Apple Watch or other popular wearables.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV
'The Voice' recap: And the Top 5 finalists are…
Tuesday’s episode ramped up the drama as it revealed "The Voice" finalists advancing to the last round of Season 26.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Bitcoin tops $100,000 milestone level as Trump-fueled rally reaches new heights
Bitcoin hits $100,000 in a major win for crypto bulls.
2 min read - TechnologyEngadget
The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024
Here are the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy for $100 or less, as tested by Engadget editors.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Here's what the best cities for sleep have in common — and what you can learn from them
What makes a city good for sleep — and how can you pick up those healthy habits without moving? Experts break it down.
5 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Paapa Essiedu: I'd approach 'every single one' of my roles differently if I could
Paapa Essiedu speaks to Yahoo UK about his journey into acting and how he came to be a rising star of the British theatre, TV and entertainment scene.
9 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
The UK's chief of defense staff said Israeli F-35s took out "nearly the entirety" of Iran's air defenses in a single mission.
3 min read - SportsEntertainment Weekly
“Pop Culture Jeopardy” forced to adjust score after contestant knows obscurest fact about Paul Rudd movie
Whose idiot brother is this?
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