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2025-04-11

Janet Petro NASA Update – April 11, 2025 - NASA Watch

Janet Petro NASA Update – April 11, 2025 NASA WatchTrump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing CNNBillionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief AP NewsTrump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency The ConversationNASA chief nominee, contradicting Musk, opts for the moon first over Mars Politico

2025-04-11

Canadian experiment aboard NASA satellite switched off - The Globe and Mail

Canadian experiment aboard NASA satellite switched off The Globe and Mail

2025-04-11

Sols 4507-4508: “Just Keep Driving”

Written by Natalie Moore, Mission Operations Specialist at Malin Space Science Systems Earth planning date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Our drive from Monday’s plan was mostly successful, putting us ~22 meters down the “road” out of an expected 30 meters. A steering command halted the drive a little short when we tried to turn-in-place but [...]

2025-04-11

L.A. County soil testing near Eaton, Palisades fires shows significant contamination

Soil testing revealed concerning levels of lead on properties downwind of the Eaton fire, as well as isolated "hot spots" of contamination in the Palisades, according to county officials.

2025-04-11

Student project aims to quickly find pathogens

A group of bioengineering students will give a presentation in Pullman on April 14 about a new sensor they are developing that aims to quickly detect harmful pathogens in air or water.

2025-04-11

Quantum hardware may be a good match for AI

New manuscript describes analyzing image data in a quantum processor.

2025-04-11

Tesla Giga Berlin sets record for free EV charging park

Tesla Giga Berlin boasts the world’s largest free charging park. Visitors to Tesla’s Gigafactory in Grünheide can’t miss the sprawling network of 546 charging stations peppering the parking areas, dwarfing other global contenders. The U.S. automaker’s setup snatched the title of the world’s largest charging park from a 259-station lot in Merklingen, Germany, per the [...]The post Tesla Giga Berlin sets record for free EV charging park appeared first on TESLARATI.

2025-04-11

Adopting Best Practices in Gut Microbiome Research to Yield Rewards

Review of 10 years of papers on best practices outlines ways to advance research on gut microbiome to support health, disease risk reduction, and wellness.

2025-04-11

Galactic superwinds may help galaxies leak ionizing radiation, Haro 11 study finds

Our new study of the nearby starburst galaxy Haro 11 has shown that strong X-ray-emitting superwinds may be a key mechanism enabling galaxies to leak ionizing radiation, which is believed to have played a major role in the cosmic reionization in the early universe.

2025-04-11

Three NASA Climate Satellites Are Dying. There’s No Plan to Replace Them

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the future of Earth science under President Donald Trump, as three key NASA satellites are nearing the end of their missions with no plans for replacement

2025-04-11

'Internet of nature' helps researchers explore the web of life

A novel paper led by Dr. Ulrich Brose of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena is widening the understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via the so-called "Internet of Nature."

2025-04-11

Q&A: Hunting for 'good' viruses in the fight against drug-resistant infections

In the fight against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs, an important weapon may just be hiding in some polluted stream, in some remote village that lacks adequate sewage infrastructure, or in a wastewater treatment plant here in Connecticut.

2025-04-11

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan - The Washington Post

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan The Washington PostTrump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA Ars TechnicaPotential NASA Earth science cuts highlight budget uncertainty SpaceNewsTrump Admin to Slice NASA in Half and Cancel New Telescopes The Daily BeastCould Highlighting Military Use Of Earth Science Data Save Missions? Aviation Week

2025-04-11

We can, sort of, bring back the woolly mammoth. But should we? - Toronto Star

We can, sort of, bring back the woolly mammoth. But should we? Toronto StarScientists use elephant DNA to bring back the woolly mammoth The Brighter Side of NewsEditorial: Mammoth de-extinction is bad conservation Ars Technica

2025-04-11

Killer Mistakenly Released Is Caught After Two Weeks

The US Marshals Service said Friday that a convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail has been caught after two weeks in Florida—ending days of anxiety for the victim's family, per the AP . Kathan Guzman, 22, was supposed to spend the rest of his life in...

2025-04-11

Elon Musk Admits That His Efforts Have Been a Dismal Failure

Late last year, billionaire Elon Musk vowed to cut $2 trillion from the government's budget with the help of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. It didn't take long for that number to drop to $1 trillion, indicating very little thought had gone into the original calculation. And judging by the latest news, DOGE is woefully behind even that target. As the New York Times reports, Musk told president Donald Trump that DOGE anticipated "savings in ’26 from reduction of waste and fraud by $150 billion," referring to the fiscal year that runs from October 2025 to the end of [...]

2025-04-11

Hospital gives sea turtles second chance at life

Sea turtles are washing up on New England and Florida beaches in staggering numbers due to a very cold spring, suffering from being "cold-stunned." NBC News' George Solis takes a look inside the hospital that is leading the effort to rescue and rehabilitate the sea turtles.

2025-04-11

Greenpeace Activists Arrested Over Embassy Pond Dyed Red

London police arrested six people Thursday after Greenpeace activists allegedly poured 79 gallons of blood-red dye into a pond at the US Embassy in the city. The protest was meant to oppose US arms sales to Israel, according to Greenpeace UK, which said a dozen activists poured "non-toxic, biodegradable dye...

2025-04-11

Eric Dane: I Have ALS

Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the 52-year-old actor revealed in an interview with People . "I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter," said Dane, who plays Cal Jacobs on Euphoria . "I...

2025-04-11

Study Provides Scaffold to Selectively Target Drug Breakdown Process

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital explored selectively blocking the CYP3A4 protein responsible for breaking down large swaths of approved drugs, providing a way to improve drug efficacy.

2025-04-11

Scientists Develop Process Using Molecules in the Cell to Identify Environmental Signals

Scientists have transformed RNA, a biological molecule present in all living cells, into a biosensor that can detect tiny chemicals relevant to human health. Research by Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists centers on RNA, a nucleic acid that plays a crucial role in most cellular processes. Their work is expected to have applications in the surveillance of environmental chemicals and, ultimately, the diagnosis of critical diseases including neurological and cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

2025-04-11

Professors Urge Elimination of Payments for Publishing Research

In a recently published "manifesto," professors at Binghamton University, State University of New York call for the elimination of payments in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which put up barriers for anyone who can't afford those fees, especially researchers in developing countries or without funding support.

2025-04-11

Professor Niazi Challenges the 2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize that the 3D Protein Structure cannot be predicted, refuting claims of Rosetta and AlphaFold

Professor Niazi Challenges the 2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize that the 3D Protein Structure cannot be predicted, refuting claims of Rosetta and AlphaFold

2025-04-11

Trustees Select Fresno Unified’s New Superintendent. Was ‘the Fix’ On?

Trustees have begun negotiations on a contract to make Misty Her the next Fresno Unified superintendent, multiple sources tell GV Wire. Her is currently the interim superintendent of the state’s third-largest school district. She emerged as the top choice of the trustees after they interviewed a field of finalists on Wednesday at the DoubleTree Hotel [...]The post Trustees Select Fresno Unified’s New Superintendent. Was ‘the Fix’ On? appeared first on GV Wire.

2025-04-11

The Small Magellanic Cloud is Being Torn Apart

The two most prominent satellite galaxies of the Milky Way are the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. A team of astronomers have recently tracked the movements of 7,000 stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) and found that many of them are being pulled away towards the Large Magellanic Cloud! It seems the SMC is being pulled apart, perhaps leading to its eventual destruction as the tidal forces strip away its stars!

2025-04-11

“First Human Hand X-Ray in Space”: SpaceX Mission Rewrites History with Unprecedented Breakthrough, Igniting Awe and Global Curiosity - Sustainability Times

“First Human Hand X-Ray in Space”: SpaceX Mission Rewrites History with Unprecedented Breakthrough, Igniting Awe and Global Curiosity Sustainability TimesWaterloo, Ont. company’s tech responsible for first X-ray image taken in space CP24Q&A: 1st-ever X-ray of an astronaut in space used technology developed in Waterloo region MSNCanadian firm KA Imaging claims first X-ray image taken in space The Spec3Q: MIT’s Lonnie Petersen on the first medical X-ray taken in space MIT News

2025-04-10

Canadian police in British Columbia bust fentanyl labs, seize chemicals and equipment

Canadian police have dismantled three drug labs in the Pacific-coast province of British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also arrested two suspects, including someone described as a “chemist,” but no charges have yet been laid as the police probe...

2025-04-10

SpaceX delays launch of Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center

The Starlink 12-17 mission will carry 13 Starlink V2 Mini satellites that feature Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center was rescheduled for Friday, April 11, at 9:15 p.m. EDT (0115 UTC).

2025-04-10

Astronomers Think They've Found the Universe's Missing Infrared Light

One of the things about astronomy that captivates me is that for every question we answer, we open up a whole bunch of other questions. Dark matter and dark energy are one such phenomenon that rather continues to confound us. There’s also the mystery of missing infrared light too but a team of astronomers think they may have found it! The team examined a region of sky using the Herschel Space Telescope and, by staking 141 images, found where individual dust-rich galaxies appeared blended together. The galaxies are absorbing starlight and re-emitting infrared radiation, and is this that may well account for the missing light.

2025-04-10

The Last of Us? Fungal diseases that infect humans are becoming more common - Earth.com

The Last of Us? Fungal diseases that infect humans are becoming more common Earth.com‘That’s the link to The Last of Us’: UBC research looks at deadly fungi CTV NewsThese are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’ National GeographicThe Last of Us season 2 more grounded in reality than you might think, researchers say Global NewsKiller Fungus In “The Last Of Us” Gets A Deadly Upgrade Inspired By Real Life IFLScience

2025-04-10

Indian propulsion maker joins US expansion push

Indian satellite propulsion maker Bellatrix Aerospace announced plans April 10 to open a manufacturing facility in the United States in the coming months, joining a wave of foreign firms seeking a slice of the country’s vast space market.The post Indian propulsion maker joins US expansion push appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-04-10

True commercial alternatives for strategic communications and PNT don’t exist — yet

COLORADO SPRINGS – Military space leaders continue looking for ways to inject commercial technologies into their architectures. For strategic communications and positioning, navigation and timing, though, true commercial alternatives may [...]The post True commercial alternatives for strategic communications and PNT don’t exist — yet appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-04-10

Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren't aware of the danger

Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate—especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time meet-ups with friends and partners.

2025-04-10

Sleep expert reveals two-word technique to drift off when you can't stop worrying

Tossing and turning, your mind races as sleep eludes you. Discover a surprising technique that might just be the key to a restful night.

2025-04-10

Canine Detectives on the Scent of a Solution as WSU Researchers Employ Dogs to Sniff Out Little Cherry Disease in Tree Fruit Industry

Researchers at WSU use dogs to detect Little Cherry Disease in trees, showing promise for early identification.

2025-04-10

Press freedom linked to greater financial stability, finds global study

Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information.

2025-04-10

Highly endangered sunflower star finds refuge in Canadian fjords

A team of oceanographers and marine biologists at the Hakai Institute, working with a colleague from the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance, and another from the Institute of Ocean Sciences, all in Canada, has found that the highly endangered sunflower star, a type of sea star, has found some degree of refuge in Canadian fjords (spelled fiord in Canada).

2025-04-10

A new approach to probe hadronization via quantum entanglement

Recent physics studies have discovered that quarks and gluons inside protons, which are subatomic positively charged particles, exhibit maximal quantum entanglement at high energies. Entanglement is a physical phenomenon that entails correlations between distant particles that cannot be explained by classical physics theories, resulting in the state of one particle influencing that of another.

2025-04-10

Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?

From dire wolves to woolly mammoths, the idea of resurrecting extinct species has captured the public imagination. Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas-based biotech company leading the charge, has made headlines for ambitious efforts to bring back long-lost animals using cutting edge genetic engineering.

2025-04-10

Girls' education projects succeed when whole communities 'live the change' and carry it forward

Education projects supporting marginalized girls in lower-income countries are more likely to achieve lasting transformations when they mobilize young women and their communities as "agents of change," a new report indicates.

2025-04-10

Scientists say the 'plant world' needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table

Scientists writing a policy forum article in the CABI One Health journal say the "plant world" needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table as part of a desire to break down barriers that currently limit true cross-domain integration.

2025-04-10

Healthy forests require combined deer and invasive shrub control

If left unchecked, both overabundant white-tailed deer populations and invasive shrubs like Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) can devastate deciduous native tree regeneration. Yet, a management strategy focused only on deer, or only on invasive shrubs, results in little or no forest health improvement, according to research from Ohio, spanning more than 10 years.

2025-04-10

Einstein's dream of a unified field theory accomplished? - Phys.org

Einstein's dream of a unified field theory accomplished? Phys.org

2025-04-10

Einstein's dream of a unified field theory accomplished?

During the latter part of the 20th century, string theory was put forward as a unifying theory of physics foundations. String theory has not, however, fulfilled expectations. That is why we are of the view that the scientific community needs to reconsider what comprises elementary forces and particles.

2025-04-10

Scientists observe the first 'quantum rain'

In the Quantum Mixtures Lab of the National Institute of Optics (Cnr-Ino), a team of researchers from Cnr, the University of Florence and the European Laboratory for Non-linear Spectroscopy (LENS) observed the phenomenon of capillary instability in an unconventional liquid: an ultradilute quantum gas. This result has important implications for the understanding and manipulation of new forms of matter.

2025-04-10

New method identifies protein that may govern cancer cell movement and metastasis

Using a novel method that gives a readout of which proteins are in specific locations within cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in cell adhesion and movement. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, could help researchers better understand diverse phenomena such as cancer metastasis and cell differentiation.

2025-04-10

New Breakthrough Combats Lenalidomide Resistance in Multiple Myeloma

A new study conducted by researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore has uncovered a key mechanism behind lenalidomide resistance in multiple myeloma (MM), offering new insights into potential strategies for improving treatment outcomes and overcoming drug resistance.

2025-04-10

#TheMoment a Canada goose battled a fox on the streets of Toronto

Wafi Ishmam Chaudhury recounts the moment he filmed a battle between a hungry fox and some alert Canada geese on the streets of Toronto.

2025-04-10

Schiff: Trump Should Be Investigated for Insider Trading

Some Democrats are calling foul on President Trump's abrupt tariff pause, which caused stock prices to soar —days after the announcement of the tariffs led to the worst market plunge in years . Sen. Adam Schiff of California called on Congress to investigate whether the president engaged in market manipulation or...

2025-04-10

8 breathtaking images stars captured by NASA - DNA India

8 breathtaking images stars captured by NASA DNA IndiaAstronomy in Pictures: From Cosmic Lenses to Dust Devils on Mars Sky & Telescope8 Most Colourful Nebula Images by NASA’s James Webb Telescope MoneycontrolJames Webb captures interstellar jets from star systems Herbig-Haro 49 and 50 - CHOSUNBIZ ChosunbizJames Webb Space Telescope Delivers 4K Amazing View Of Spiral Galaxy MSN

2025-04-10

Space station meets aurora in this stunning time-lapse video - Digital Trends

Space station meets aurora in this stunning time-lapse video Digital TrendsSee it: Northern Lights captured on stunning video from astronaut aboard International Space Station Yahoo News CanadaNASA astronaut orbiting at 17,500mph captures Earth 'surprise' and viewers can't believe it LADbible

2025-04-10

Saturday's Full Moon Will Be Opposite of a Supermoon - Newser

Saturday's Full Moon Will Be Opposite of a Supermoon NewserView Full Coverage on Google News

2025-04-10

'Hidden galaxies' discovery, if confirmed, will upend our current understanding of the universe - Earth.com

'Hidden galaxies' discovery, if confirmed, will upend our current understanding of the universe Earth.com

2025-04-09

New Blockchain Solution Slashes Storage Costs by 42%, Boosts Speed 25%

Dynamic-EC, developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, introduces a smarter approach to blockchain storage by using real-time risk assessment to drastically lower costs and improve performance.

2025-04-09

Where to find the next Earth: Machine learning accelerates the search for habitable planets

A team from the University of Bern and the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS has developed a machine-learning model that predicts potential planetary systems with Earth-like planets. The model could significantly accelerate and thus revolutionize the future search for habitable planets in the universe.

2025-04-09

Scientists discover that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields

While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric fields in their environment.

2025-04-09

Wait, What Do I Need to Remember From ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Again? - The Ringer

Wait, What Do I Need to Remember From ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Again? The RingerKiller Fungus In “The Last Of Us” Gets A Deadly Upgrade Inspired By Real Life IFLScienceNew season of The Last of Us has a chance at realism—scientists discuss 'zombie fungus' Phys.orgCould “The Last of Us” Really Happen in Real Life? 107.5 Kool FM‘That’s the link to The Last of Us’: UBC research looks at deadly fungi CTV News

2025-04-09

Dying Man's Mission: Serve Others in All 50 States

Doug Ruch's story falls into the "uplifting yet bittersweet" category—meant to inspire, but with a looming ending. The 55-year-old Texan was told by doctors he likely has between a year and 18 months to live, after finding out earlier this year that his prostate cancer had metastasized. Now, Ruch...

2025-04-09

From Microelectronics to Microfluidics: How 3D Printing Is Shaping the Future of Tiny Devices

The world of micro and nano devices is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the latest advancements in 3D printing technology. This cutting-edge approach is revolutionizing the production of microelectronic and microfluidic devices, enabling the creation of intricate structures with unparalleled precision.

2025-04-09

New PCR Chip Design: High-Pressure Liquid Seal Solves Bubble Problem

A new discovery has reshaped our understanding of PCR chip technology: water vapor, not air expansion, is the primary culprit behind bubble formation in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based chips. This revelation has led to the development of a high-pressure liquid seal technique that effectively eliminates bubbles and prevents water loss during the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process.

2025-04-09

The ‘true face’ of Lucy, humanity’s most famous ancestor - The Telegraph

The ‘true face’ of Lucy, humanity’s most famous ancestor The Telegraph

2025-04-09

Tesla might benefit from Trump’s plans for Saudi Arabia

Tesla is launching its EVs in Saudi Arabia this Thursday. And with Trump pushing for major Saudi investments, Musk’s timing could pay off big.The post Tesla might benefit from Trump’s plans for Saudi Arabia appeared first on TESLARATI.

2025-04-09

Technological Progress: Friend or Foe?

A Conversation with Professor Bohuslav Přikryl Professor Bohuslav Přikryl, former Rector of the University of Defence and retired Brigadier General, now serves as Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation at CSG Aerospace, a division of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG). From this unique vantage point, he monitors technological developments and identifies innovations that could shape [...]

2025-04-09

Why Social Media Screen Time Is So Bad for Sleep

Scrolling on social media at bedtime is particularly disruptive to sleep. Here’s why

2025-04-09

Who Invented The Modern Rocket Engine?

Rockets are a major part of American aviation and a common hobby in the form of model rockets, but where did the modern rocket engine start?

2025-04-09

New book explains the public health costs of prisons and policing

Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino studies Carlos Martinez is a medical anthropologist, whose work often focuses on the health consequences of policing, incarceration, and deportation. His latest co-edited book, "All This Safety Is Killing Us: Health Justice Beyond Prisons, Police, and Borders," explores the public health impacts of punitive policies that disproportionately impact Black and brown people, trans and queer people, people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, people with substance use disorders, and survivors of trauma and abuse.

2025-04-09

Live coverage: ULA to launch 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The mission will be the first deployment of full production Kuiper satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeted for a two-hour window that opens at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 UTC).

2025-04-09

Measles Outbreak Hits Texas Day Care

A measles outbreak is expanding in West Texas, affecting a day care facility with multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated. As of Tuesday, 505 cases had been reported in the outbreak area, which now covers 10 counties, the AP reports. It began in late January and...

2025-04-09

Gemini South Observes Shape and Origin of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4

Using observations from the Gemini South telescope in Chile, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, partly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and operated by NSF NOIRLab, astronomers have constructed a 3D representation of the newly discovered near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4.

2025-04-09

Elon Musk: Peter Navarro Is a 'Moron'

Elon Musk continued ramping up the rhetoric in his ongoing tariff-related feud with President Trump's top trade adviser, calling Peter Navarro a "moron" who is "dumber than a sack of bricks." The insults came in response to Navarro referring to Musk as a "car assembler" who is against Trump's tariffs...

2025-04-09

Soyuz MS-27 arrives at the International Space Station - evidencenetwork.ca

Soyuz MS-27 arrives at the International Space Station evidencenetwork.caA US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station CityNews HalifaxRussia takes an American astronaut to the International Space Station The Globe and MailRussian and US crew blasts off in Soyuz rocket bound for ISS Al JazeeraNASA astronaut and Russian crewmates arrive at the International Space Station MSN

2025-04-09

Space Force announces ‘Orbital Watch’ program to share intelligence with commercial sector

The program will distribute unclassified threat data to more than 900 space companies registered through the Space Systems Command's "Front Door" portalThe post Space Force announces ‘Orbital Watch’ program to share intelligence with commercial sector appeared first on SpaceNews.

2025-04-09

Susan Senk, Veteran Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 75

Susan Senk, a veteran entertainment publicist and marketing executive who worked on more than 400 film campaigns, died April 5 in Manhattan. She was a 171⁄2-year heart-transplant survivor. Senk started out in the music industry before moving into film publicity, where she became a respected figure in both domestic and international markets. Part of the [...]

2025-04-09

WHO Pandemic Agreement, Under Negotiations Now in Geneva, Has Immense Potential to Help Prevent Future Devastating Pandemics

The Wildlife Conservation Society continues to be at the table in Geneva as the WHO nears the finalization of its groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response. An agreement may be reached on Friday; and the World Health Assembly will convene on May 19-27th to consider final adoption.

2025-04-08

Scientists make water-repellent replacement for toxic 'forever chemicals'

A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to health and the environment.

2025-04-08

A Long-Held Assumption About Uranus Just Got Upended - Gizmodo

A Long-Held Assumption About Uranus Just Got Upended GizmodoA new rotation period and longitude system for Uranus NatureHubble helps determine Uranus' rotation rate with unprecedented precision ESA/HubbleA day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer AP News20 Years of Uranus Observations by Hubble Show a Changing Planet Universe Today

2025-04-08

Ancient artifacts made of volcanic glass keep turning up in Canada, but how?

Volcanic glass has been discovered at more than 500 archaeological sites in western Canada. Geologically speaking, it shouldn't be there.

2025-04-08

In Guatemala, painted altar found at Tikal adds new context to mysterious Maya history

Just steps from the center of Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city in the heart of modern-day Guatemala, a global team of researchers including scholars from Brown University have unearthed a buried altar that could unlock the secrets of a mysterious time of upheaval in the ancient world.

2025-04-08

Flex appeal: The trade-off between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These sleek, streamlined shells aren't just defensive—they're engineered for speed, efficiency and survival. Designed to minimize drag, they allow sea turtles to glide effortlessly through the water, dive to astonishing depths, and handle the immense pressure shifts as they surface.

2025-04-08

Scientists shed light on life and times of 'Fiona' the pregnant ichthyosaur

About 131 million years ago, an 11-foot-long ichthyosaur slammed snout first into the seafloor and was rapidly buried by sediments—a sequence of events that helped preserve not only her skeleton, but that of her unborn baby, along with the remains of her last meal.

2025-04-08

Scientists shed light on life and times of 'Fiona' the pregnant ichthyosaur - Phys.org

Scientists shed light on life and times of 'Fiona' the pregnant ichthyosaur Phys.org131-million-year-old marine predator fossil shows rare twin pregnancy Interesting Engineering

2025-04-08

Lunar lander operators cite growing demand beyond NASA

COLORADO SPRINGS – Through government-backed lunar missions, companies are identifying customers for future flights. International space agencies, universities, companies and rideshare customers contributed about 10 percent of the money that helped Intuitive Machines reach the moon March 6 with its second lander. The other 90 percent came from NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. [...]

2025-04-08

Burying Power Lines: A Costly but Crucial Solution to Prevent Outages and Wildfires

Severe weather events have left millions of people without power for days, sometimes weeks or months, raising questions about whether the United States power infrastructure needs an overhaul. Joseph Vantassel, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, believes moving power lines underground could be a solution.

2025-04-08

Saturn at Dawn: Catch the Rings Edge-on for 2025

Familiar Saturn currently provides dawn observers with a bizarre, ‘ring-less’ view.

2025-04-08

Archeologists find ancient child remains inside Maya altar

The painting and artistry is not what sticks out to archeologists at a newly discovered ancient altar in Guatemala. The likely sacrificed human remains and its craftsmanship tells the story of a major conflict between a Maya city-state and a powerful rival. The findings are detailed in a study published April 8 in the journal [...]The post Archeologists find ancient child remains inside Maya altar appeared first on Popular Science.

2025-04-08

Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?

If you've noticed fewer butterflies fluttering around your garden lately, you're not alone. Many insect populations are in decline, and butterflies are no exception. According to Virginia Tech entomologists, they face a variety of challenges, such as habitat destruction, improper use or overuse of pesticides, and climate change.

2025-04-08

Chatbot opens computational chemistry to nonexperts

Advanced computational software is streamlining quantum chemistry research by automating many of the processes of running molecular simulations. The complicated design of these software packages, however, often limits their use to theoretical chemists trained in specialized computing techniques.

2025-04-08

Using orbital cycles to understand early life

Chengdu University of Technology-led research has established a high-resolution astrochronological framework spanning approximately 57.6 million years of the early Ediacaran Period. This calibrated timeline provides precise constraints on major climatic events and the appearance of early complex life, offering critical context for understanding environmental change and biological innovation during Earth's early history.

2025-04-08

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf - CNN

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf CNNThe Return of the Dire Wolf Time MagazineWhat are dire wolves? Extinct wolf popularized on 'Game of Thrones' brought back to life YahooScientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close The New York TimesScientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair like the extinct dire wolf NBC News

2025-04-08

#TheMoment an endangered tortoise became a first-time mom at almost 100

Rachel Metz of the Philadelphia Zoo recounts the moment ‘Mommy’ — a 97-year-old Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoise — produced four new hatchlings, becoming the oldest known first-time mother of her species.

2025-04-08

Bringing the world into focus: How Vision To Learn is helping Oregon students see clearly

About one in every four students needs glasses, but many go without due to the cost of care. The legislature could extend Vision To Learn to all Oregon children.

2025-04-08

23 Years Later, Madonna-Elton John Feud Is Over

Madonna and Elton John have finally patched things up after a feud that's lasted more than two decades. John has frequently accused Madonna of lip syncing at her shows , but the Material Girl revealed on Instagram that she went to see him perform on Saturday Night Live this weekend—and...

2025-04-08

The dire wolf has returned from the dead. A Dallas company ‘de-extincted’ them

Colossal Biosciences, the de-extinction company, has announced that it has brought the dire wolf back from extinction.

2025-04-08

'Well-preserved' baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos

A baby mammoth nicknamed "Yana" was dissected by Russian scientists at North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk on March 27, pictures show.

2025-04-08

Terraforming Mars Isn't Impossible. New Study Describes First Step. - ScienceAlert

Terraforming Mars Isn't Impossible. New Study Describes First Step. ScienceAlertHere's how we could quickly raise temperatures on Mars Phys.org

2025-04-08

Female Admiral at NATO Who Was on 'Woke' List Gets Fired

The Trump administration has, for the third time, fired a top female military officer. US Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the sole woman on NATO's military committee, was ousted over the weekend, reportedly due to her support for diversity in the military, the AP reports. Sources say Adm. Christopher Grady,...

2025-04-08

'Doomsday Mom' Gives Her Side of 4th Husband's Fatal Shooting

Lori Vallow Daybell is representing herself in her latest murder trial , this one over the death of her fourth husband, and in her opening statement Monday the so-called "Doomsday Mom" gave her version of events. Authorities say Charles Vallow was fatally shot by Daybell's brother, Alex Cox, in July 2019,...

2025-04-08

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies. The enormous city-state of Tikal,...

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‘That’s the link to The Last of Us’: UBC research looks at deadly fungi - CTV News

‘That’s the link to The Last of Us’: UBC research looks at deadly fungi CTV NewsThe new season of The Last of Us has a spore-ting chance at realism EurekAlert!

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SpaceX to launch second accelerated GPS 3 satellite mission in late May

Seen here prior to being sealed in its shipping container at Lockheed Martin’s Littleton, Colorado facility, SV08 will join the U.S. Space Force’s operational GPS constellation in orbit. Image: Lockheed Martin. Following the successful accelerated launch of a Global Positioning System on a Falcon 9 rocket in mid-December, the U.S. Space Force, Lockheed Martin and [...]