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2025-08-12

SpaceX Capsule Safely Returns Four Astronauts to Earth - MSN

SpaceX Capsule Safely Returns Four Astronauts to Earth MSNNASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashes Down in Pacific Ocean NASA (.gov)SpaceX astronauts splashdown safely off Southern California coast Yahoo News CanadaSpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video) SpaceVideo: Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station The Globe and Mail

UCLA’s Dr. David Shackelford on CNN: ‘This freeze is and will be absolutely devastating’
2025-08-12

UCLA’s Dr. David Shackelford on CNN: ‘This freeze is and will be absolutely devastating’

“This freeze is and will be absolutely devastating to our research community and to biomedical research,” the professor told CNN.

2025-08-12

High traffic expected at Elk Island Park for Perseid meteor shower - CTV News

High traffic expected at Elk Island Park for Perseid meteor shower CTV NewsPerseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse BBCLook up! The Perseids peak Tuesday night The Weather NetworkDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know SpaceHow to watch the Perseids, summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, as it nears its 2025 peak The Globe and Mail

2025-08-12

Prince George Astronomical Observatory invites people to witness an unforgettable meteor shower - Prince George Citizen

Prince George Astronomical Observatory invites people to witness an unforgettable meteor shower Prince George CitizenPerseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse BBCHigh traffic expected at Elk Island Park for Perseid meteor shower CTV NewsLook up! The Perseids peak Tuesday night The Weather NetworkDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know Space

2025-08-12

Harvard scientist warns interstellar object blasting toward Earth ‘may come to save – or destroy us’ - MSN

Harvard scientist warns interstellar object blasting toward Earth ‘may come to save – or destroy us’ MSNHarvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission' Fox NewsImage reveals unprecedented view of the third interstellar object observed passing through our solar system CNNAs NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate NASA Science (.gov)Harvard scientist believes interstellar object blasting toward Earth could be aliens The Independent

2025-08-12

Viatris' generic iron sucrose injection gains US FDA approval

12 August 2025 - Viatris Inc (Nasdaq:VTRS), a US-based global healthcare company, announced on Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Iron Sucrose Injection, USP, an intrav...

2025-08-11

Scientists discover surprising cause of massive flood that unleashed more than 20 billion gallons of water: 'It was so unexpected' - yahoo.com

Scientists discover surprising cause of massive flood that unleashed more than 20 billion gallons of water: 'It was so unexpected' yahoo.comHidden lake explodes under the Greenland ice sheet, creating a massive crater Earth.comBuried Lake Erupts Under Greenland’s Ice, Unleashing A Colossal Crater The Daily Galaxy23 Billion Gallons of Water Burst Through Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheet VICEGreenland Ice Shattered as Subglacial Flood Unleashes "Explosive Force" in Terrifying Global Climate Crisis Affecting Millions Sustainability Times

2025-08-11

NASA Crew Completes ISS National Lab-Sponsored Investigations Advancing Science and Technology - Tomorrow's World Today

NASA Crew Completes ISS National Lab-Sponsored Investigations Advancing Science and Technology Tomorrow's World TodaySpaceX astronauts splashdown safely off Southern California coast Yahoo News CanadaNASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashes Down in Pacific Ocean NASA (.gov)SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video) SpaceNASA Crew-10 astronauts depart space station after five-month mission Reuters

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,161 8 August 2025 (Space Life Science Research Results)
2025-08-11

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,161 8 August 2025 (Space Life Science Research Results)

The abstract in PubMed or at the publisher’s site is linked when available and will open in a new window. Papers deriving from NASA support: Other papers of interest: Astrobiology, space biology, space life science, space medicine, Microgravity, ISS,The post NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,161 8 August 2025 (Space Life Science Research Results) appeared first on Astrobiology.

British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter in Australia
2025-08-11

British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter in Australia

An English tourist who hit and killed a man while riding an e-scooter in Australia pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol.

2025-08-11

What is tonight's moon phase? Here's what to look for on Aug. 11 - USA Today

What is tonight's moon phase? Here's what to look for on Aug. 11 USA TodayAugust full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos) SpaceMoon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 12, 2025 Mashable SEAWhat Moon Phase Will Shine Over the U.S. Tonight? Check Before You Look Up! Jagran JoshMoon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 11, 2025 Mashable

2025-08-11

Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer's best meteor shower peaks soon - KOMO

Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer's best meteor shower peaks soon KOMOClear skies for Perseid meteor shower next couple nights KBTX News 3Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak NPRDon't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13 — Here's what you need to know SpaceWhen to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower The Washington Post

Should You Worry the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S?
2025-08-11

Should You Worry the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S?

Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts

How Telescope Noise Could Help Us Monitor Climate Change
2025-08-11

How Telescope Noise Could Help Us Monitor Climate Change

University of Warwick astronomers, in partnership with institutions in Spain, are showing how astronomy tools, that are usually used to study stars, can be repurposed as climate sensors, helping us track how Earth's atmosphere is changing in the face of global warming.

New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report to be released in weeks
2025-08-11

New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report to be released in weeks

Americans will have to wait several weeks for the Trump administration’s next steps in its agenda to “Make America Healthy Again,” according to three people familiar with the matter.

Mystery solved: Scientists figure out what killed more than 5 billion starfish
2025-08-11

Mystery solved: Scientists figure out what killed more than 5 billion starfish

Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion starfish off the Pacific coast of North America.

Ford announces $5 billion US investment as part of its ‘next Model T moment’
2025-08-11

Ford announces $5 billion US investment as part of its ‘next Model T moment’

Ford plans to invest billions in new electric vehicle production, calling it the company’s “next Model T moment.”

Kevin O’Leary calls 15% cut on US-China chip sales a ‘form of blackmail’
2025-08-11

Kevin O’Leary calls 15% cut on US-China chip sales a ‘form of blackmail’

Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenues from some semiconductor sales to China in exchange for export licenses. Kevin O’Leary tells CNN’s John Berman that the deal keeps the country tied to American technology, even if the arrangement feels like “funky chicken” and “a form of blackmail.”

‘The Chicken Sisters’ bring viewers back to Merinac for season two
2025-08-11

‘The Chicken Sisters’ bring viewers back to Merinac for season two

Lea Thompson, Genevieve Angelson, Schuyler Fisk and Wendie Malick talk with David Daniel about the new season of the Hallmark Channel series.

Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths
2025-08-11

Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths

Companies are experimenting with deep-sea tech to produce cheaper fresh water

Experiment will attempt to counter climate change by altering ocean
2025-08-11

Experiment will attempt to counter climate change by altering ocean

Gulf of Maine will be site of safety and effectiveness testing.

2025-08-11

Hubble captures stunning view of third interstellar visitor - Phys.org

Hubble captures stunning view of third interstellar visitor Phys.orgImage reveals unprecedented view of the third interstellar object observed passing through our solar system CNNHarvard physicist says massive interstellar object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission' Fox NewsAs NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate NASA Science (.gov)NASA's Hubble telescope reveals most detailed photos of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS to date Live Science

2025-08-11

New research explores Venus' violent past - Phys.org

New research explores Venus' violent past Phys.org

2025-08-11

Scientists Announce a Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible. Seriously. - Yahoo News Canada

Scientists Announce a Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible. Seriously. Yahoo News Canada

French nuclear plant shuts down due to swarm of jellyfish in cooling systems
2025-08-11

French nuclear plant shuts down due to swarm of jellyfish in cooling systems

Four reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant were shut down late Sunday due to a swarm of jellyfish in the cooling systems, operator EDF said on Monday, likely due to rising water temperatures because of global warming.

Smallsat maker NOVI expands into remote sensing
2025-08-11

Smallsat maker NOVI expands into remote sensing

Virginia-based startup aims to speed up satellite data processing with onboard AI capabilitiesThe post Smallsat maker NOVI expands into remote sensing appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-08-11

Study maps ‘megathrust’ quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future - CTV News

Study maps ‘megathrust’ quake zone off northern B.C., but risk may be far in future CTV NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-08-11

Dark Matter Detection Just Took a Giant Leap with This Precision Nuclear Clock - The Daily Galaxy

Dark Matter Detection Just Took a Giant Leap with This Precision Nuclear Clock The Daily GalaxyThe best dark matter detector: thorium-229 will help detect forces 10 trillion times weaker than gravity ITC.ua

Mathematicians have worked out the optimal strategy for Guess Who?
2025-08-11

Mathematicians have worked out the optimal strategy for Guess Who?

The quickest way to win the board game Guess Who? involves asking sneaky questions that involve a logical fallacy, according to mathematicians

Hollywood Minute: Tom Holland begins filming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
2025-08-11

Hollywood Minute: Tom Holland begins filming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Tom Holland’s fourth ‘day one’ as Spidey, Jonah Hill is ‘Cut Off,’ and Netflix is high on the manga adaptation ‘One Piece.’ David Daniel reports.

Anywaves pursues multinational strategy with Anywaves US
2025-08-11

Anywaves pursues multinational strategy with Anywaves US

SALT LAKE CITY — French satellite antenna manufacturer Anywaves is continuing to expand internationally with Anywaves US, led by general manager Nicolas Hine. Hine, the former Mangata Networks vice president of global strategy who joined Anywaves in June, is evaluating potential sites for Anywaves US offices and, eventually, manufacturing facilities. Anywaves, established in Toulouse in [...]The post Anywaves pursues multinational strategy with Anywaves US appeared first on SpaceNews.

Astronomers find bizarre 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy in the early universe. Here's why that's a big deal (photo)
2025-08-11

Astronomers find bizarre 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy in the early universe. Here's why that's a big deal (photo)

A distant galaxy nicknamed "Cosmic Grapes" is bursting with massive star-forming clumps — far more than expected — offering fresh clues about how galaxies grew in the early universe.

Spirit Electronics adds Vicor modular power solutions for satellite and space applications
2025-08-11

Spirit Electronics adds Vicor modular power solutions for satellite and space applications

PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 7, 2025) – Spirit Electronics is proud to announce the addition of Vicor Corporation to its curated portfolio of products and services developed especially to support the [...]The post Spirit Electronics adds Vicor modular power solutions for satellite and space applications appeared first on SpaceNews.

KSAT to extend ground network with Hyper Loops
2025-08-11

KSAT to extend ground network with Hyper Loops

SALT LAKE CITY – Kongsberg Satellite Services announced plans Aug. 11 to extend its ground-based communications network into space. Hyper satellites, currently being developed, will be added to KSAT’s communications infrastructure to reduce latency for time-sensitive data. “Hyper combines the best of both worlds, space and ground, into a single integrated service,” Edvard Foss, KSAT [...]The post KSAT to extend ground network with Hyper Loops appeared first on SpaceNews.

Emma Thompson says Donald Trump once asked her out on a pivotal day
2025-08-11

Emma Thompson says Donald Trump once asked her out on a pivotal day

Emma Thompson has reshared a story about a phone call she received years ago from President Donald Trump.

Bangladesh dengue deaths top 100, August could be worse
2025-08-11

Bangladesh dengue deaths top 100, August could be worse

DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh is experiencing a surge in dengue cases and deaths, with health experts warning that August could bring an even more severe...

Villagers jump into action as wildfires threaten homes
2025-08-11

Villagers jump into action as wildfires threaten homes

Wildfires have been raging across Europe over the past few days, with several countries, such as Italy and Spain, experiencing severe heatwaves.

2025-08-11

36 Billion Suns: Record Black Hole Discovery Could Be as Big as They Get - ScienceAlert

36 Billion Suns: Record Black Hole Discovery Could Be as Big as They Get ScienceAlert'Most massive black hole ever discovered' is detected The Royal Astronomical SocietyThe biggest black hole ever seen? Scientists find one with mass of 36 billion suns SpaceWe’ve discovered the most massive black hole yet New Scientist"36-Billion-Sun Black Hole Found Sleeping": Astronomers Spot Hidden Giant in Orange Galaxy Using Precision Gravitational Lensing Rude Baguette

The legal battle over Trump’s use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom
2025-08-11

The legal battle over Trump’s use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to face off Monday to determine whether the president violated a 147-year-old law when he deployed the National Guard to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles – against the wishes of the governor.

Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history
2025-08-11

Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.

How to get from A to B in a city where not all streets have names
2025-08-11

How to get from A to B in a city where not all streets have names

If you’re trying to get somewhere in Mongolia, locals are more likely to give you a place description than a postcode. This lack of formal addressing was a roadblock for the founders of ride-hailing platform UBCab. CNN speaks to the company to find out how they managed to overcome this obstacle.

Young boy struck and killed by falling aid airdropped into Gaza
2025-08-11

Young boy struck and killed by falling aid airdropped into Gaza

A 14-year-old boy was killed by an airdropped aid package in Gaza on Saturday, according to Al-Awda hospital. The UN has warned that airdrops of aid are ineffective, expensive and dangerous in heavily populated areas

A New Yorker who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say
2025-08-11

A New Yorker who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say

A tourist from the U.S. mainland who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said.

Bananas don’t grow in Tokyo. That hasn’t stopped them from becoming a symbol of the city anyway
2025-08-11

Bananas don’t grow in Tokyo. That hasn’t stopped them from becoming a symbol of the city anyway

You can’t visit Tokyo without seeing them. These pale-yellow boxes of individually wrapped bite-size cakes are emblazoned with images of the capital’s most famous tourist attractions and, sometimes, with some of Japan’s most recognizable animated characters.

Kennametal Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call: Insights and Outlook
2025-08-11

Kennametal Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call: Insights and Outlook

Kennametal Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call: Insights and Outlook Introduction On October 30, 2025, Kennametal Inc., a global leader in tooling and industrial materials, hosted its Q4 earnings call to discuss its financial performance for the quarter and the fiscal year. With a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices, Kennametal has established itself as a [...]

Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say
2025-08-11

Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say

A meteorite that tore through the sky in June shaking the Southeast with a sonic boom is now believed to be 4.56 billion years old, according to researchers ...

2025-08-11

Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say - CNN

Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say CNNMeteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say BBCMeteorite that ripped through Georgia homeowner's roof is 20 million years older than Earth, scientist says CBS NewsOut of this world research: UGA analyzes and names new meteorite UGA TodayMeteorite fragment that slammed through homeowner's roof is billions of years old, predates Earth: professor Fox News

Chicago Mass Shooting Kills 1, Injures 5
2025-08-11

Chicago Mass Shooting Kills 1, Injures 5

A 22-year-old woman is dead after being shot in the back early Sunday on Chicago's West Side. The mass shooting also left five others, ranging in age from 17 to 29, injured, NBC Chicago reports. Three were in critical condition after the 2:48am shooting. Three separate shootings took place...

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather
2025-08-11

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

2025-08-11

Nuformix files US Orphan Drug Designation for NXP002 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

11 August 2025 - Pharmaceutical development company Nuformix plc (LSE:NFX) declared on Monday that it has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration for Orphan Drug Designation (O...

Hot on the range: research shows how cattle cope with extreme summer heat | Folio
2025-08-11

Hot on the range: research shows how cattle cope with extreme summer heat | Folio

Study could help prairie ranchers manage grazing herds in a warming climate.

2025-08-11

IO Biotech reports Phase 3 trial results for Cylembio plus pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma

11 August 2025 - Denmark-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company IO Biotech (NASDAQ:IOBT) on Monday announced results from its pivotal Phase 3 IOB-013/KN-D18 trial evaluating Cylembio used in c...

2025-08-11

FDA grants priority review for GSK's gepotidacin gonorrhoea indication

11 August 2025 - Biopharmaceutical company GSK plc (LSE: GSK) (NYSE: GSK) announced on Monday that it has secured US Food and Drug Administration priority review for a supplemental New Drug Applicatio...

2025-08-11

Novartis reports positive Phase III results for ianalumab in Sjögren's disease

11 August 2025 - Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG (SIX:NOVN) (NYSE:NVS) announced on Monday that its global Phase III NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2 trials evaluating ianalumab (VAY736) in adults w...

Seeking Your Purpose in Life? You Might Feel Anxious Over It
2025-08-10

Seeking Your Purpose in Life? You Might Feel Anxious Over It

"Find your purpose." That's become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden: How do I go about finding this, and what if I never do? This is called "purpose anxiety"—the gnawing sense that one's life should have an overarching...

Poll: Independents Help Drive Supreme Court Approval Down
2025-08-10

Poll: Independents Help Drive Supreme Court Approval Down

The US Supreme Court's standing with the public has taken a record drop, with a new Gallup poll showing its approval rating sinking below 40% for the first time since polling began in 2000. The court now draws a 39% approval rating, down five points from earlier this year and...

2025-08-10

Bad weather for Falcon 9 booster recovery prevents launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites - Spaceflight Now

Bad weather for Falcon 9 booster recovery prevents launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites Spaceflight NowSpaceX to launch Amazon's internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast WESHFalcon 9 rocket launching Amazon satellites on SpaceX’s 100th mission of the year after delays: Watch it live on Aug. 11 SpaceSpaceX launch today: After 3 scrubs in a row, will Amazon satellites launch from Cape Canaveral? yahoo.comShower Scrubs SpaceX Kuiper KF-02 Launch From The Cape TalkOfTitusville.com

'Ice cube' clouds discovered at the galaxy's center shouldn't exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion
2025-08-10

'Ice cube' clouds discovered at the galaxy's center shouldn't exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion

Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way's center known as the "Fermi bubbles" contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals.

2025-08-10

When will Voyager 1 go silent and what are NASA’s plans for its final days? - WION

When will Voyager 1 go silent and what are NASA’s plans for its final days? WION'50,000°C without fire': NASA’s Voyager-1 reaches solar system’s firewall 20,000 lakh Km from Earth WIONVoyager 1 discovers 50,000°C 'firewall' 2 billion km from Earth | To read more about the Voyager 1 mission | Inshorts InshortsNASA’s Voyager 1 discovers a fiery hot zone in space — but there’s no fire! What’s going on? Times of IndiaExploring Voyager 1: Humanity’s Bold Step into the Cosmos Info Petite Nation

2025-08-10

The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery - The Conversation

The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery The ConversationVibrio pectenicida strain FHCF-3 is a causative agent of sea star wasting disease NatureMystery of what killed billions of starfish solved, say scientists Sky NewsB.C. researchers solve 12-year mystery of sea star wasting disease MSNUnmasking the Sea Star Killer bioGraphic

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant
2025-08-10

Dark Rumors Swirl as Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Notoriously Disgusting Meat Processing Plant

Over a year after a deadly listeria outbreak forced a Boar's Head deli meat factory in Virginia to shutter, the facility is reportedly set to reopen

2025-08-10

"Five Times Deeper Than Ever": MIT’s Light-Triggered Sound Imaging Reveals Brain Structures Without Dyes or Genetic Modifications - Rude Baguette

"Five Times Deeper Than Ever": MIT’s Light-Triggered Sound Imaging Reveals Brain Structures Without Dyes or Genetic Modifications Rude BaguetteMulti-photon, label-free photoacoustic and optical imaging of NADH in brain cells NatureMIT Develops Microscope System Using Sound to Image Brain Activity in Deep Tissue geneonline.comWorld’s first sound-powered microscope sees 5x deeper into brain without altering cells yahoo.comMIT Researchers Visualize Metabolism Deep Inside Brain Tissue Without Labels Technology Networks

Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the Rockies
2025-08-10

Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the Rockies

More than 70 million Americans sweated through the muggiest first two months of summer on record as climate change has noticeably dialed up the Eastern...

10 Best, Worst States to Welcome New Life
2025-08-10

10 Best, Worst States to Welcome New Life

Even if having a family has long been on your radar, practicalities still have to come into play when baby fever hits hard—including where the best place is to have said baby in these high-inflation, high-medical-bill times, per WalletHub . The site looked at all 50 states and DC across...

The Texas floods washed away debris and dirt. They also uncovered 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks
2025-08-10

The Texas floods washed away debris and dirt. They also uncovered 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks

The devastating flooding that swept through Texas Hill Country in early July, killing at least 135 people, unearthed a prehistoric discovery in Travis County...

Did Disease Defeat Napoleon?
2025-08-10

Did Disease Defeat Napoleon?

Napoleon's campaign against the Russian Empire was one of the most costly wars in history. Many soldiers died of diseases. Some of these illnesses are only now being identified

The mystery of the sticky 2,500-year-old goo has been solved
2025-08-10

The mystery of the sticky 2,500-year-old goo has been solved

Back in 1954, archaeologists uncovered a hidden shrine deep beneath a Greek settlement in Paestum (southern Italy). Inside, they found bronze jars arranged around an iron bed. The jars held a waxy, scented paste that hinted at something ancient and once fluid. Sealed with cork and marked with traces on their surfaces, the vessels held a sticky secret.Continue ReadingCategory: History, ScienceTags: Honey, Materials, Historic

2025-08-10

When to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower - The Washington Post

When to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower The Washington PostHow to Watch the Strongest Meteor Shower of the Summer The New York TimesBlame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak NPRPerseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it for viewers? CBS NewsWill the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching? Space

2025-08-10

Honey bee hives at threat from deadly parasites - Yahoo News Canada

Honey bee hives at threat from deadly parasites Yahoo News CanadaBerwick honey farmer says bees are under attack from parasites BBC

2025-08-10

"One-Gram Probe to Black Hole in 70 Years": Physicist Unveils Laser-Driven Mission to Test Einstein’s Theory in Deep Space - Rude Baguette

"One-Gram Probe to Black Hole in 70 Years": Physicist Unveils Laser-Driven Mission to Test Einstein’s Theory in Deep Space Rude BaguetteA laser-propelled mini spacecraft could travel to a nearby black hole, astrophysicist says SpaceHow we could explore a black hole with an interstellar nanocraft New ScientistAn Astrophysicist Proposes We Send a Spacecraft to Visit a Black Hole ScienceAlertScientists Have a Plan to Launch a Chip-Sized, Laser-Powered Spacecraft Toward a Nearby Black Hole and Wait 100 Years for It to Send a Signal Home ZME Science

2025-08-10

This New Pyramid-Like Shape Always Lands With the Same Side Up

A tetrahedron is the simplest Platonic solid. Mathematicians have now made one that’s stable only on one side, confirming a decades-old conjecture.

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)
2025-08-10

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter on Aug. 11
2025-08-10

See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter on Aug. 11

Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.

2025-08-10

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station - Prince George Citizen

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Prince George CitizenAstronauts splash down in Pacific after completing ISS mission that relieved stranded crew members Fox NewsDragon Undocks, Crew-10 Departs Station for Earth Return NASA (.gov)NASA Crew-10 astronauts depart space station after five-month mission CTV News4 people and 5 months in space, NASA's Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth NPR

Intuitive Machines to build its own lunar communications satellites
2025-08-10

Intuitive Machines to build its own lunar communications satellites

Intuitive Machines has decided to bring in-house the production of satellites for a cislunar communications system, giving the company more schedule control and the ability to pursue other satellite opportunities.The post Intuitive Machines to build its own lunar communications satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now
2025-08-10

Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now

I find it somewhat ironic that the research series of CPS data adjusted to NFP concept arose in the wake of the 2002-03 recovery when conservative economic pundits argued the establishment series was mismeasuring the jobs recovery.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 67% of His Foundation's $45 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Marvelous Stocks
2025-08-10

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 67% of His Foundation's $45 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Marvelous Stocks

I find it somewhat ironic that the research series of CPS data adjusted to NFP concept arose in the wake of the 2002-03 recovery when conservative economic pundits argued the establishment series was mismeasuring the jobs recovery.

If You Believe The CPS Employment Series Turns Down Before The CES, Be Afraidb
2025-08-10

If You Believe The CPS Employment Series Turns Down Before The CES, Be Afraidb

I find it somewhat ironic that the research series of CPS data adjusted to NFP concept arose in the wake of the 2002-03 recovery when conservative economic pundits argued the establishment series was mismeasuring the jobs recovery.

Desk Top Peltier-Powered Cloud Chamber Uses Desktop Parts
2025-08-09

Desk Top Peltier-Powered Cloud Chamber Uses Desktop Parts

There was a time when making a cloud chamber with dry ice and alcohol was one of those ‘rite of passage’ type science projects every nerdy child did. That time ...read more

NCITE Insights No. 38 — Methods: The Value of Data-Generating Processes
2025-08-09

NCITE Insights No. 38 — Methods: The Value of Data-Generating Processes

On the latest episode of the podcast, NCITE doctoral student Callie Vitro hosts NCITE research associate Michael Becker, Ph.D. to discuss all things methods.

NASA Selects Six Companies to Provide Orbital Transfer Vehicle Studies
2025-08-09

NASA Selects Six Companies to Provide Orbital Transfer Vehicle Studies

NASA has selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of various sizes and forms to multiple, difficult-to-reach orbits. The firm-fixed-price awards comprise nine studies with a maximum total value of approximately $1.4 million.

Mount Sinai researchers develop new AI-driven surgical education model
2025-08-09

Mount Sinai researchers develop new AI-driven surgical education model

Mount Sinai researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of teaching surgical trainees a difficult procedure using artificial intelligence algorithms and an extended-reality headset without the presence of an instructor. In terms of outcomes, each of the 17 trainees in the study achieved surgical success. As a qualitative measure, the process drew highly favourable reviews from student [...]The post Mount Sinai researchers develop new AI-driven surgical education model appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-09

Full moon dazzles in the night sky: See photos of 2025 Sturgeon Moon - USA Today

Full moon dazzles in the night sky: See photos of 2025 Sturgeon Moon USA TodayView Full Coverage on Google News

After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
2025-08-09

After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears

Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers.

Moonquakes threaten future Moon bases
2025-08-09

Moonquakes threaten future Moon bases

As if hard vacuum, intense cosmic radiation, corrosive dust, meteors, and temperatures whiplashing hundreds of degrees between night and day weren't enough, personnel at future Moon bases will be at significant peril from moonquakes.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Moon, Geology, Seismic, University of Maryland

2025-08-09

Rare 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas After Flooding Reveals Hidden Fossils - Indian Defence Review

Rare 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas After Flooding Reveals Hidden Fossils Indian Defence ReviewDinosaur footprints from 115 million years ago found after Texas flood ABC NewsAcrocantho-what? This dinosaur's footprint was found in the Austin area after the July floods KUTFloods unearth dinosaur tracks in Sandy Creek area KVUEVIDEO: Massive dinosaur tracks revealed by devastating flood WKRC

2025-08-09

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station - CityNews Vancouver

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station CityNews VancouverView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-08-09

SpaceX pushes back launch, now aiming for Monday evening from Vandenberg - KSBY News

SpaceX pushes back launch, now aiming for Monday evening from Vandenberg KSBY NewsSpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Spaceflight NowCalifornia rocket launch today: Where to watch 1st SpaceX Falcon 9 liftoff of August Ventura County StarSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, lands rocket at sea (video) SpaceSpace Brief 9 Aug 2025 KeepTrack

2025-08-09

From terabytes to insights: Real-world AI obervability architecture

GUEST: Consider maintaining and developing an e-commerce platform that processes millions of transactions every minute, generating large amounts of telemetry data, including metrics, logs and traces across multiple microservices. When critical incidents occur, on-call engineers face the daunting task of sifting through an ocean of data to unravel relevant signals and insights. This is equivalent to [...]

NASA, SpaceX Crew-10 Returns Home After Months in Space
2025-08-09

NASA, SpaceX Crew-10 Returns Home After Months in Space

Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov spent 146 days aboard the International Space Station.

2025-08-09

The Universe’s Very First Stars Reveal An Unexpected Cosmic Chaos - The Daily Galaxy

The Universe’s Very First Stars Reveal An Unexpected Cosmic Chaos The Daily GalaxyView Full Coverage on Google News

Astronomers Spot the Earliest Confirmed Black Hole at Cosmic Dawn
2025-08-09

Astronomers Spot the Earliest Confirmed Black Hole at Cosmic Dawn

An international team of astronomers led by The University of Texas at Austin’s Cosmic Frontier Center has confirmed the most distant black hole ever observed. Located at the center of the galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9, this black hole existed 13.3 billion years ago, just 500 million years after the Big Bang. As such, it provides a unique opportunity to study the structure and evolution of the period known as "Cosmic Dawn."

Ousted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency
2025-08-09

Ousted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency

Dr. Vinay Prasad’s rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration.

The 'Mad Scientist' Who's Conquering College Football
2025-08-09

The 'Mad Scientist' Who's Conquering College Football

In a college football world obsessed with five-star recruits and million-dollar quarterbacks, it's not a player, but a 60-year-old assistant coach who's grabbing the spotlight—and the paycheck. The Wall Street Journal reports that when Penn State lured defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from national champion Ohio State, it didn't...

Submarine Landslide May Have Contributed to This Devastating 1957 Tsunami
2025-08-09

Submarine Landslide May Have Contributed to This Devastating 1957 Tsunami

Learn more about the research team that discovered a submarine landslide in the Aleutian Trench, and how it may have contributed to a tsunami that devastated parts of Alaska and Hawaii.

New Research Explores Venus’ Violent Past
2025-08-09

New Research Explores Venus’ Violent Past

Venus, often called Earth's twin, remains one of the most mysterious planets in our Solar System. While it's similar in size to Earth, Venus spins incredibly slowly and backwards compared to other planets. It also lacks a moon, unlike Earth and Mars. Now, new research explores whether a massive asteroid impact in Venus's early history could explain these puzzling characteristics.

2025-08-09

Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab - Futurism

Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab FuturismView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-08-09

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to 'Apollo 13' Astronaut Jim Lovell: 'God Speed You, on This Next Voyage' - Rolling Stone

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to 'Apollo 13' Astronaut Jim Lovell: 'God Speed You, on This Next Voyage' Rolling StoneActing NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA (.gov)Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97 CNNWatch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell BBCAstronaut James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97 The New York Times

2025-08-09

This Machine Turns Moon Dust Into Bricks And Paves The Way For Cities On The Moon - The Daily Galaxy

This Machine Turns Moon Dust Into Bricks And Paves The Way For Cities On The Moon The Daily GalaxyLunar Photobioreactors Could Provide Food And Oxygen On The Moon Universe TodayCould This Reactor Save NASA $50 Million and Feed Astronauts Too? Orbital TodayFrom Dreams to Reality: Unveiling the Ideal in Situ Construction Method for Lunar Habitats and Paving the Way to Moon Colonization | Newswise NewswiseChinese tech builds construction material from Moon dust for future lunar cities Caliber.Az

How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron
2025-08-09

How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron

In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."