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NASA denies setting 'new bans' for employees amid reports of removing LGBTQI+ symbols from offices
NASA claims that there are "no new bans" on employees' personal items, amid reports of the agency purging workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols.
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NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth
An asteroid that measures up to 300 feet across could smack into Earth in 2032, and while NASA says the chances of a collision are “extremely low,” the probability has been increasing since the space rock was discovered weeks ago.
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Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible's final moment
The federal government released a chilling audio recording of the doomed Titan submersible as it imploded in the North Atlantic Ocean, killing five people, nearly two years ago, officials said.
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Tiny plasma jets on the sun drive the elusive solar wind, Europe's Solar Orbiter reveals
Solar scientists have found tiny, short-lived jets of energy on our sun to be the primary drivers of the solar wind, marking a step toward better understanding our sun's elusive behavior.
3 min read - EntertainmentSpace
Gamma rays create Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World, but how do they work in the real world?
Captain America: Brave New World is about to hit cinemas, bringing with it the gamma-ray-powered Red Hulk. Here's what you need to know about that high-energy radiation.
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Video shows Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting again, shooting fiery lava 330 feet in the air
It's the latest in a series of eruptions from one of the world's most active volcanoes.
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Scientists detect record-breaking ‘ghost particle’ in the Mediterranean Sea
A huge detector in the Mediterranean Sea spotted the most energetic neutrino from space to date. The particle could shed light on the universe’s most extreme phenomena.
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US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion
A recording released by the federal government appears to include audio of the implosion of the experimental submersible that went missing on its way to the wreck of the Titanic. The recording became public on Feb. 7. The brief, staticky recording includes a loud noise that sounds somewhat like an underwater thunderclap.
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Win a chance to see a SpaceX rocket launch thanks to Bethesda, creators of 'Starfield'
Xbox and Bethesda have teamed up with Lonestar to send one 'Starfield' fan to Florida to witness the launch of a historic space mission to the Moon.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Sea turtles ‘dance’ when their superpower leads them to food
Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.
6 min read - ScienceReuters
High-energy cosmic neutrino detected under Mediterranean Sea
Using an observatory under construction deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea near Sicily, scientists have detected a ghostly subatomic particle called a neutrino boasting record-breaking energy in another important step toward understanding some of the universe's most cataclysmic events. The researchers, part of the KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope) Collaboration, believe the neutrino came from beyond the Milky Way galaxy. KM3NeT comprises two large neutrino detectors at the bottom of
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Scientists detect highest-energy ghost particle ever seen — where did it come from?
Scientists have detected the highest-energy ghost particle neutrino ever, but did it come from a supermassive black hole particle accelerator aiming its jet straight at Earth, or from a cosmic fossil?
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A deep-sea neutrino telescope spots the most energetic ghost particle yet
A neutrino detector submerged in the Mediterranean Sea has sniffed out the most energetic ghost particle yet, scientists reported Wednesday. Scientists think it came from outside the Milky Way galaxy but its exact source remains a mystery. Two years ago, a neutrino collided with matter and produced a tiny particle called a muon that pinged through the underwater detector, producing flashes of blue light.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
February's Full Snow Moon will rise just as the sun sets.
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Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as NASA tasked with studying it
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX rocket launch spawns dazzling 'space jellyfish' in evening sky (photos)
If you saw something strange in the evening sky over California on Feb. 10, we can explain.
3 min read - WorldThe Conversation
Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community
For science to have a meaningful impact on a group of people, new information needs to spread between trusted members of that community.
7 min read - WorldCBS News
Climate change is threatening cacao crops, researchers say
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa, which supplies around 70% of the world's cacao, are disrupting the crop, affecting both the quantity and quality of beans — and driving up prices for consumers.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Gravitational waves could turn colliding neutron stars into 'cosmic tuning forks'
Scientists have discovered that gravitational waves could turn neutron stars into cosmic tuning forks with characteristic reverberations that reveal their interiors.
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Video shows Black seadevil fish making rare swim near sea surface
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil alive in broad daylight near the ocean surface.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA moves up return date for Boeing Starliner astronauts after swapping SpaceX Dragon spacecraft
NASA will return Starliner astronauts to Earth early along with their Crew-9 companions, after deciding to swap Crew-10 spacecraft to launch the SpaceX mission sooner.
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NASA to bring Boeing astronauts home days earlier than expected after SpaceX capsule switch-up
After Elon Musk said SpaceX would rescue the “stranded” Starliner astronauts, NASA moved their return date up by two weeks — a slight adjustment to a plan that had already been in place for months.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Kilauea is spewing lava again. It is the Hawaii volcano's latest activity in an on-and-off eruption
Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on Dec. 23. The eruption has been taking place at the volcano's summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA picks SpaceX to launch Pandora exoplanet mission
NASA's Pandora exoplanet-studying probe will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than this fall.
2 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan
NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned. The space agency announced Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsules for upcoming astronaut flights in order to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home in mid-March instead of late March or April. “Human spaceflight is full of unexpected challenges,” NASA’s commercial crew program manager Steve Stich said in a statement.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA allegedly orders employees to purge workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols: Report
Employees at NASA's Washington D.C. headquarters have reportedly been barred from displaying Pride symbols in their personal work areas.
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When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
1 min read - ScienceSpace
Mysterious cosmic lights turn out to be 2 undiscovered supernova remnants
The European Space Agency's XMM-Newton X-ray observatory has identified what's causing mysterious lights in the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Space telescope reveals rare ‘Einstein ring’ phenomenon with startling clarity
The Einstein ring, formed as light from a distant galaxy bends to glow around another object in the foreground, could help solve the universe’s mysteries.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier
2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Huge solar storm in May 2024 spawned 2 new radiation belts around Earth
The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed to geostationary orbit and beyond.
6 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece's island of Santorini
Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece's volcanic island of Santorini, the University of Athens' crisis management committee said Tuesday, adding that a larger quake cannot be ruled out. The highly unusual barrage of earthquakes which began in late January has alarmed authorities.
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See February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade
See February’s full snow moon along with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump's push to end DEI efforts
Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website.
7 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Mirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality − a synthetic biologist explains how mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth
Synthetic cells that look just like natural cells but are chemically reversed could outcompete other living organisms − with dire consequences for human health and the environment.
7 min read - USThe Conversation
NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.
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World Likely to Breach 1.5-Degree Target, Research Finds
The world is set to blow past its goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C, new research shows.
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Stephen Curry says he doesn't want to repeat end of Kobe Bryant's Lakers career as he approaches retirement
Curry is under contract with the Warriors through 2027.
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TCU star Sedona Prince facing multiple allegations of sexual, physical abuse
Multiple people have accused Sedona Prince of sexual and physical abuse in recent years, which she's denied.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Tesla's stock slide looks to be unrelenting
Tesla stock continues to sell off as concerns mount on Elon Musk's many distractions.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman dies
Christman played at Ohio State and Kentucky before transferring to UNLV after the 2024 season.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Trump dismisses hot inflation report as 'Biden inflation' after another call to lower interest rates
Donald Trump on Wednesday morning dismissed a hotter-than-expected inflation report as 'Biden inflation' after making another call to lower interest rates.
2 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
UK tells Trump to keep Ukraine in peace talks with Russia - key developments
Trump said he had agreed with Russia’s leader to “work together, very closely” on bringing the three-year conflict to an end.
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The best Presidents' Day deals: Score up to 70% off at Amazon and more
We're waving the flag for these steals: Apple AirPods Pro for a rare $80 off, a Patagonia jacket slashed by 50% and a Dyson stick vac for just $250.
20 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Intel stock has gotten an unexpected boost from JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said Trump will "ensure" AI chips are made in the US.
3 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
12 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Jazz GM says Lakers got 'a gift' with Luka Dončić, and that other NBA GMs agree with him
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison admitted he only spoke with the Lakers about trading Luka Dončić.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Shopping
Walmart's Presidents' Day sale has over 40 deals worth buying
Major Walmart sales include a 3-piece luggage set for $81, 75% off a stick vacuum and an Apple iPad for under $300.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2025 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Preview
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don wraps up our positional preview series with the starters.
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