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Reconstructed Bronze Age boat aces its maiden voyage
This week, hit the high seas aboard a reconstructed Bronze Age ship, meet lions looking for love, uncover a genetic treasure trove in mammoth fur, and more.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Is the universe still making new galaxies?
We think of galaxies as ancient. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, formed 13.6 billion years ago, and the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed us to peer back to some of the first galaxies in the early universe. But are galaxies still being born today?
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SpaceX’s prolific Falcon 9 rocket grounded after failed mission
SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket experienced a rare failure en route to orbit Thursday while hauling a batch of Starlink satellites.
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Join Space.com's 25th Anniversary Virtual Panel on July 17: The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration - To the Moon, Mars and Beyond
Be sure to join us at Space.com at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT) on July 17 for what promises to be an amazing discussion on the future of space exploration and astronomy.
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James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
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Scientists unveil prototype spacesuit system that recycles urine as drinking water
Researchers at Cornell University have designed a novel in-suit urine collection and filtration system, or “Dune” system,” to “promote astronaut wellbeing.”
5 min read - USAssociated Press
World's first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it's free to ride
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels and reduce planet-warming carbon emissions, California officials said Friday, demonstrating the ship. The 70-foot (21-meter) catamaran called the MV Sea Change will transport up to 75 passengers along the waterfront between Pier 41 and the downtown San Francisco ferry terminal starting July 19, officials said. “The implications for this ar
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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‘Prehistoric Pompeii’ reveals 515 million-year-old sea bugs’ anatomy in pristine 3D
A volcanic eruption in what’s now Morocco preserved ancient trilobite specimens in nearly pristine condition about half a billion years ago.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Hubble Telescope tracks a dwarf galaxy's stars to map out dark matter
By measuring the motions of stars in the Draco dwarf galaxy, the Hubble Space Telescope was able to map the density profile of dark matter.
5 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
SpaceX rocket accident leaves company's Starlink satellites in wrong orbit
A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they're doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up. The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Thursday night, carrying 20 Starlink satellites. SpaceX on Friday blamed a liquid oxygen leak.
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Caribbean seeks help in fighting climate change after Hurricane Beryl devastates small islands
Caribbean officials on Friday demanded more access to funding and help in fighting climate change, weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region. The urgent request was made at an OAS meeting in Washington, D.C., where officials noted that the historic storm exposed the vulnerability of small islands. Beryl killed at least seven people in the Caribbean and razed nearly all infrastructure on some of the islands that make up Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission may not be able to handle Jupiter's radiation
NASA is troubleshooting a recently revealed problem with the transistors aboard its $5 billion Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is slated to launch this October.
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A detailed look at children’s brains might show how sex and gender are different, new study says
Sex and gender are often conflated or equated in everyday conversations, and most American adults believe a person’s gender is determined by sex assigned at birth. But a new study of nearly 5,000 9- and 10-year-olds found that sex and gender map onto largely distinct parts of the brain.
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NASA releases Webb telescope images of a galactic merger
NASA released on Friday a pair of images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope showing two galaxies - one nicknamed the Penguin and the other the Egg - in the process of merging in sort of a cosmic ballet as the U.S. space agency marked two years since it unveiled the orbiting observatory's first scientific results. Webb, which was launched in 2021 and began collecting data the following year, has reshaped the understanding of the early universe while taking stunning pictures of the cosmos.
3 min read - BusinessSpace
FAA investigating SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into the failure suffered by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a July 11 Starlink satellite launch.
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Galactic penguin honors the 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope's 1st images
To celebrate the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's first images, NASA has revealed a cosmic Penguin and Egg.
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Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth
The U.S. Space Force aims to better pinpoint the location of Earth’s center using lasers on GPS satellites slated to launch in 2025.
3 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot shows pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in infrared
The Webb Space Telescope has captured a pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in the infrared. The observatory operated by NASA and the European Space Agency photographed the two galaxies 326 million light-years away, surrounded by a blue haze of stars and gas. The pictures, released Friday, marks the second anniversary of Webb's science operations.
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Webb space telescope keeps delivering cosmic surprises
The latest made-ya-look image from the James Webb Space Telescope has arrived, and it looks like … a penguin. A giant penguin in space. NASA officials on Friday marked two full years of scientific results from the telescope with the release of the image, which actually shows a pair of intertwined galaxies, known as Arp 142, and nicknamed the Penguin and the Egg. The first is a spiral galaxy; the second is an elliptical galaxy.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and inter
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Texas needs money to keep the lights on during extreme weather. It’s funding more fossil fuel instead
Flooding the Texas electric grid with more planet-warming fossil fuels won’t make power lines resilient to stronger storms.
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A Bronze Age-style ship just sailed through the Persian Gulf 4,000 years after it was designed
Using a supply list from an ancient clay tablet, experts have reconstructed a large Bronze Age ship from 4,000 years ago and sailed it around the Persian Gulf.
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Opinion: We built our world for a climate that no longer exists
From melting airport tarmac to power grids hit by hurricanes and reservoir dams stressed by extreme rainfall, our ‘Old World’ infrastructure is ill-equipped for climate change, writes Jeff Goodell.
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How Bad Is Warming? La Niña May Reveal
The Pacific is set to shift from its warmer El Niño phase to its cooler La Niña phase in late summer or early fall, U.S. officials say, likely bringing an end to a long stretch of unprecedented warmth.
2 min read - USAssociated Press
For at least a decade Quinault Nation has tried to escape the rising Pacific. Time is running out
“You can tell your body’s not right; it’s fighting,” said Curley, standing in the family’s kitchen. Now waves sometimes top a 15-foot seawall, and the family's been forced to evacuate three times in the past four years, just as Curley's 84-year-old mother struggles with advancing dementia.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch the moon cover up the blue giant star Spica on July 13
On Saturday, July 13, the moon will pass in front of bright blue star Spica in the night sky. The star will disappear behind the moon before reappearing on the other side.
6 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
X-rays emitted around black holes can tell astrophysicists about how fast they’re growing.
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Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior
These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.
6 min read - WorldAssociated Press
New heat wave in Greece expected to last at least a week. North Macedonia also swelters
The ministry for civil protection and climate change said southwesterly winds from Africa would bring temperatures sometimes exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) at least until July 19. The new heat wave comes on the heels of the hottest June on record in Greece, according to preliminary weather service data. In June, several tourists were found dead on Greek islands after setting out on long walks.
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'Dark comets' may have given Earth its water long ago
'Dark comets,' which have no visible tail, could also explain the strange behavior of the interstellar object 'Oumuamua.
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Astronomers could use a synthetic cosmos to unravel dark matter mysteries
A simulated universe created by a supercomputer should help astronomers better analyze dark matter and dark energy clues delivered by "dark universe detective" telescopes Roman and Rubin.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers failure during Starlink satellite launch (video)
The upper-stage engine of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket did not perform as planned during a July 11 launch, leading to the impending loss of 20 Starlink satellites.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers major malfunction during Starlink launch
The engine's "rapid unscheduled disassembly," as Elon Musk put it, almost certainly will trigger downstream launch delays.
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Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old temple and theater in Peru
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
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Cygnus cargo spacecraft departs the ISS for a fiery re-entry in Earth's atmosphere
Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft departed the International Space Station this morning (July 12).
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Jerry Rice confronts reporters at celebrity golf tournament, threatening violence against them
Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice had a bizarre confrontation with reporters at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
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Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case dismissed: What led to the judge's ruling?
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed after the defense claimed prosecutors withheld evidence.
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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez makes weight by chopping off her hair ahead of fight with Rose Namajunas
Cortez gave herself an impromptu bob to shave down a final half pound ahead of her flyweight fight against Namajunas on Saturday.
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Ryan Garcia apologizes after threatening ex-wife, again pledges to go to rehab
Just this year, Garcia has been suspended from boxing for a banned substance, expelled from the WBC for racist comments, arrested for vandalism, and sued for defamation.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
This week in Bidenomics: Goldilocks derailed
Biden's senior moments are getting in the way of what should be an increasingly strong message on the economy.
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Amazon is worried about upstarts like Temu and Shein. Here's how it's confronting them.
A dominant Amazon faces e-commerce pressure and is looking to smash its upstart competitors.
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This flowy nightgown is 'like wearing nothing at all,' and it's $18 right now
Loose-fitting and flowing, the nightie gives you full coverage while keeping you cool.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Tesla's valuation is turning heads: Chart of the Week
Tesla may not be up much this year, but the company's valuation is trading exceptionally high compared to what it is expected to earn — compared to both its EV and "Magnificent" peers.
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'Long enough to cover my 69-year-old legs': These popular shorts are just $20
With an elastic waistband and breathable stretchy fabric, you'll reach for these shorts all summer long.
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Wimbledon women's final: Barbora Krejčíková defeats Jasmine Paolini to win first Wimbledon title
Krejčíková staved off Paolini's comeback, winning 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 and capturing her first Grand Slam title since 2021.
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Oral bacteria subspecies found in aggressive colon cancer cases — and more trending health news of the week
From sleep apnea to tanning pills, these are some of the biggest health stories of the week.
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Ditch the salon and snag this permanent hair-removal tool for nearly 50% off
More than 7,000 five-star fans say it has your back — and your lip, chin, armpits and any other place you want to banish hair.
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I'm a podiatrist, and I always recommend FitFlops to my patients — 14 of the best comfy, supportive shoes & sandals for 2024 and beyond
Step into summer with these 14 podiatrist-approved picks from FitFlop.
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A lupus breakthrough, bubonic plague case and pig kidney transplant update: What to know about this week's health stories
Here are the health stories you may have missed this week.
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Savings interest rates today, July 13, 2024 (best account provides 5.31% APY)
If you’re searching for today’s best savings interest rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about savings interest rates today.
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