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Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat. For decades, health and weather experts have warned that the elderly and the youngest children were most vulnerable in heat waves.
5 min read - HealthReuters
US issues order mandating bird flu testing of milk supply
The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds. Bird flu has infected more than 500 dairy herds in top milk state California, and more than 700 nationwide since March, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raising concerns of the impact to farmers and the milk supply as well as the risk to human heal
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Wolves may be pollinators as well as predators, study suggests
The endangered Ethiopian wolf has been observed licking the flowers of red hot poker plants, and now scientists believe it may play a role in the distinctive plant’s pollination.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve
A specific set of chemical conditions led to the emergence of life on Earth. But can life emerge from other chemistries?
7 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch the sun rise on SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the Milky Way fades into darkness in mesmerizing ISS video
A new video from the International Space Station shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon alongside the Milky Way, as the bright sun rises on the spacecraft's face.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delay
SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Ancient Americans chowed down on mammoth steak, study finds
Ancient ancestors of Native Americans, known as the Clovis people, mostly ate mammoths and other large animals during the most recent ice age, according to a new study.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Scientists find huge trove of rare metals needed for clean energy hidden inside toxic coal waste
Millions of tons of coal ash leftover from burning the planet’s dirtiest fossil fuel sit in ponds and landfills across the US. But this waste may also be a treasure trove for the rare earth elements needed to propel the world toward clean energy.
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NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
5 min read - USNBC News
Tsunami warnings in California and Oregon lifted after 7.0-magnitude earthquake
An earthquake ruptured off California on Thursday morning, briefly triggering a tsunami warning for the coast of Northern California and southern Oregon.
5 min read - ScienceCNN
NASA delays first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years
The Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing more delays.
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NASA says moon mission is further delayed but hopes to land astronauts before China
NASA announced that the next Artemis mission, which will send astronauts around the moon, is delayed until 2026. The program is years behind schedule and billions over budget.
4 min read - LifestyleReuters
New York museum unveils 'Apex' - an almost complete Stegosaurus
The American Museum of Natural History revealed the identity of its latest resident on Thursday - "Apex," one of the most complete specimens ever discovered of the plant-eating dinosaur Stegosaurus, known for the upright plates on its back and a spiky tail. To excited gasps from an audience of school children, the museum pulled back a beige curtain to reveal the 11-foot (3.4-meter) tall, 20-foot (6-meter) long skeleton of the Jurassic Period dinosaur. "People are really excited about this foss
1 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here's what scientists hope to learn about it
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday. The giant stegosaurus fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is 11 feet (3.3 meters) tall and 27 feet (8.2 meters) nose to tail. The museum also confirmed the identity of the philanthropist who purchased Apex.
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover
Temperatures have risen far higher over the past two years than scientists expected. A study offers a possible reason why: Cloud cover has decreased.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Comets probably delivered Earth its water billions of years ago, new study reveals
Scientists have gathered new evidence to suggest icy comets indeed brought water to Earth, long ago.
3 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. When the waves reach land, they can cause coastal flooding, and the powerful currents can last several hours or days.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to 2026, Artemis 3 astronaut landing to mid-2027
NASA has delayed the planned launch of its Artemis 2 crewed moon mission to April 2026, allowing more time to prep its Orion capsule.
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The world has been warming faster than expected. Scientists now think they know why
Last year was the hottest year on record, oceans boiled and glaciers melted at alarming rates, and it has left scientists scrambling to understand exactly why.
3 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again
NASA announced more delays Thursday in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo. Administrator Bill Nelson said the next mission in the Artemis program -- flying four astronauts around the moon and back – is now targeted for April 2026. The investigation into heat shield damage from the capsule's initial test flight two years ago took time, officials said, and other spacecraft improvements are still needed.
3 min read - WorldSpace
China debuts $553 million spaceport with launch of new Long March-12 rocket (video)
China debuted its new launch vehicle Long March-12, delivering two experimental satellites into orbit and marking the inaugural flight from the country's first commercial spaceport.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Astrophotographer captures colorful portrait of the Lion Nebula in a glowing field of hydrogen gas
Gaze into the colorful remnants of a long-dead star in this image of the Veil Nebula captured by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
2 min read - WorldSpace
Satellites find likely cause of mysterious African elephant deaths of 2020
The staggering deaths of over 300 African elephants in early 2020 was most likely due to toxins in water proliferated to exceptional levels by climate extremes, according to a fresh analysis of decade's worth of satellite data.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go
Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. NASA deemed the capsule too risky for a return flight, so it will be February before their long and trying mission comes to a close. While NASA managers bristle at calling them stuck or stranded, the two retired Navy captains shrug off the description of their plight.
4 min read - ScienceWashington Post
Are you a super-recognizer? The science of superior facial processing.
Do you remember the face of any stranger who passed by you today? You probably can’t, but super-recognizers can. These rare individuals can identify unfamiliar faces after a brief glimpse. And by studying them, researchers hope to understand how we recognize that a face belongs to someone we know - an important ability for a social species such as ours.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. “The face is the most important vi
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands. The 2014 Ebola outbreak – the deadliest in history – was primarily in West Africa but affected Sierra Leone the most, with nearly 4,000 deaths out of the more than 11,000 recorded globally. The nationwide vaccine campaign, implemented by the government in partnership with the global
2 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Sirius XM radio satellite (video)
SpaceX launched SiriusXM's newest satellite, the SXM-9, adding the spacecraft to the company's digital radio broadcasting fleet.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy
Most objects in the universe have been around for way longer than modern astronomy – digging into historical records can help scientists shed light on a cosmic mystery.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
'It's like taking a picture of lightning': How astronomers raced to track the smallest asteroid ever seen
2022 WJ1 was only the sixth asteroid to be detected prior to striking Earth, and the smallest space rock ever seen.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video)
Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.
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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 - BusinessSpace
SpaceX completes 1st Starlink direct-to-cell constellation with launch from California (video)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Wednesday night (Dec. 4), completing its first direct-to-cell constellation.
2 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 - USYahoo News
Brian Thompson shooting latest updates: Police believe suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing has left New York City
A manhunt for the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson entered its third day on Friday.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Packers HC Matt LaFleur doesn't sound happy with Lions security after pregame run-in with fan
The Packers coach said the fan was making throat-slash gestures at his players.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq pops, Dow lags after crucial jobs report boosts Fed rate cut odds
The last nonfarm payrolls report of 2025 gives a gut check on the labor market and economy ahead of the Fed's December policy decision.
2 min read - USYahoo News
Daniel Penny jury says it is deadlocked in trial of former Marine charged in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway
A jury in Manhattan on Friday said it is struggling to reach a unanimous verdict on the second-degree manslaughter charge against the former Marine.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
5 trades we want to see this winter, featuring Garrett Crochet, Cody Bellinger and more
As the hot stove heats up and the winter meetings begin, here are 5 deals that make sense for both sides.
7 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 6, 2024: Rates decrease again
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates have decreased for two weeks, and you may not face much competition this time of year. Lock in your rate today.
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Walmart's tasty holiday food gifts will make your mouth water — starting at just $5
Yes, even foodies will want to nosh on these yummy edible treats. Hot sauces, olive oils and cookie skillets are all up for grabs.
1 min read - NewsThe Yodel
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death puts spotlight on insurance industry, Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks resume, Lions secure playoff spot
Get caught up on this morning’s news: The insurance industry spotlight, Pantone’s color of the year and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Tight Ends (Full-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 14 PPR tight end rankings.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Scoop up Oprah's favorite tea gift sets while they're on 'steep' sale at Amazon
Vahdam's gorgeous samplers have appeared on Madame O's Favorite Things list multiple times, and they start at just $12.
1 min read - USYahoo News
Brian Thompson shooting timeline: A visual guide of the suspect’s movements leading up to the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
As the manhunt for the suspect continues in New York City, investigators are piecing together what the alleged assailant was doing in the days and hours leading up to the fatal shooting.
4 min read - TechnologyEngadget
If you're really bored, X’s Grok AI chatbot is now free to use
xAI's Grok-2 chatbot is now free to use for everyone, with some caveats. Regular users can only send ten messages every two hours.
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