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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Is dark energy getting weaker?: Dark energy causes our universe to expand at an accelerated rate, but is itself considered to be constant. However ...
spektrum.de/news/wird-die-dunkle-energie-immer-schwaecher/2214299
NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
Peter Higgs, physicist who theorised Higgs boson, dies aged 94: The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.
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Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Biden to tout $6 billion deal with semiconductor manufacturer Micron during Syracuse trip
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4618422-biden-tout-semiconductor-deal-micron-boise-syracuse/
From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/from-colour-to-climate-change-a-scientists-journey/
A teacher promised his 1978 class an eclipse party. He just hosted it.: Decades ago, Patrick Moriarty told his New York science classes that they would watch the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/solar-eclipse-new-york-teacher/
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
johnhorgan.org/cross-check/consciousness-and-the-dennett-paradox
New Science: Training to Failure vs. Near Failure: by Chris Shugart
What Builds More Muscle?
What works best, training to absolute failure or leaving a couple of ...
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An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
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How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
What is driving the universe apart?: Dark energy has been mysterious since its discovery a quarter of a century ago. New telescopes and theories aim to clarify ...
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Sydney Sweeney 'apologizes' for 'having great t**s': An unphased Sydney Sweeney subtly hit back at haters with a humourous jumper that apologised for "having ...
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How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/solar-eclipse-conspiracy-theories-far-right-1234998475/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Searching for new asymmetry between matter and antimatter: Once a particle of matter, always a particle of matter. Or not. Thanks to a quirk of quantum physics ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-asymmetry-antimatter.html
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’: Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/science/australia-wildlife-cats.html
Four Wild Ways to Save the Koala (That Just Might Work): To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/australia-wildlife-koalas.html
O.J. Simpson will be cremated; estate executor says 'hard no' to controversial ex-athlete’s brain being studied for CTE
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
UAE to see pink supermoon tonight; when, where to catch it - News | Khaleej Times
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BSC said all was well. She exposed the truth with a spreadsheet.: 14 years ago computer science professor Marietta Cameron used public documents to prove ...
al.com/news/2024/04/bsc-said-all-was-well-she-exposed-the-truth-with-a-spreadsheet.html
Amarah's alleged killer goes to court, covered in faeces: THE man who allegedly beheaded four-year-old Amarah Lallitte at her Arouca home last Monday has been ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/amarahs-alleged-killer-goes-to-court-covered-in-faeces/article_6334ae0a-fb4b-11ee-9dbd-2367bebc95d1.html
Why is methane seeping on Mars? NASA scientists have new ideas: The most surprising revelation from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover—that methane is seeping from the ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-methane-seeping-mars-nasa-scientists.html
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html
Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
‘Gifted’ China cat killer rejected by top university despite getting top marks in nuclear science entrance exam
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258336/gifted-china-cat-killer-rejected-top-university-despite-getting-top-marks-nuclear-science-entrance
Want to catch a rare glimpse of an Everest-sized comet?: Here is what you need to know about the so-called ‘Devil Comet’.
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Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?: Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/science/why-do-cicadas-emerge.html
Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems: Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-rapid-arctic-boreal-ecosystems.html
Maths teaching fails pupils by ignoring cognitive science findings: From the University of Auckland: We have to prioritise the science of learning over political ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/maths-teaching-fails-pupils-by-ignoring-cognitive-science-findings/
Rare Javan rhino calf spotted in Indonesia: A new Javan rhinoceros calf has been spotted at an Indonesian national park, giving hope for the conservation of one ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-rare-javan-rhino-calf-indonesia.html
The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu: An unusual outbreak of the disease has spread to dairy herds in multiple U.S. states.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/podcasts/the-daily/bird-flu.html
Cloud seeding didn't cause Dubai flood: US, UAE have done it for years: Dubai's torrential floods are linked to humans changing the weather, just not on purpose ...
businessinsider.com/what-is-cloud-seeding-dubai-photos-how-make-rain-weather-2024-4
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?: When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-total-solar-eclipse.html
Four Malaysians admitted to Harvard class of 2028: PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysians - Bryan Lim from Kuala Lumpur, Elisa See from Johor and Victor Ngow and Thamini ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/07/four-malaysians-admitted-to-harvard-class-of-2028
Red Dots around Total Solar Eclipse Explained: During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers saw ruby-colored prominences sticking out of the moon's shadow ...
scientificamerican.com/article/red-dots-around-total-solar-eclipse-explained/
AstroGeo: Biosignature on ocean world K2-18b. Is something living there?: The rumor mill about the actually blameless exoplanet K2-18b continues
spektrum.de/podcast/astrogeo-biosignatur-auf-ozeanwelt-k2-18b-lebt-da-was/2212845
'Four Lads in Jeans' meme given a 2024 update: The internet famous ‘Four Lads in Jeans’ meme has received a 2024 with the original guys reuniting to recreate it ...
indy100.com/viral/four-lads-in-jeans-update
How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb?: Experts are talking about a few months: The Mullah regime is probably on the verge of developing a nuclear bomb ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/atomprogramm-iran-bombe-100.html
NASA rethinks plan to return rare Mars samples to Earth: Due to budget constraints, NASA is rethinking the architecture of the Mars Sample Return program ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/world/nasa-mars-sample-return-plan-scn/
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
phys.org/news/2024-04-japan-moon-lander-wasnt-built.html
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they're true, says study
phys.org/news/2024-04-americans-bad-conspiracy-theories-theyre.html
China central bank to set up $70 bln tech re-lending programme: China's central bank will set up a 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) re-lending programme to support ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-central-bank-set-up-70-bln-tech-re-lending-programme-2024-04-07/
Future tense III: Recipient not found: A science fiction short story by William C. Armstrong and J. W. Armstrong
spektrum.de/kurzgeschichte/futur-iii-empfaenger-nicht-angetroffen/2207367
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves, study finds: A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-ocean-currents-threaten-collapse-antarctic.html
COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?: Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1241063826/sun-space-siblings-mystery-comic
Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change: STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.
npr.org/2024/04/20/1244920874/women-of-color-still-lag-behind-in-stem-jobs-despite-efforts-to-change
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever: Thales, a Greek philosopher 2,600 years ago, is celebrated for predicting a famous solar eclipse and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/science/eclipse-prediction-ancient-greece-thales.html
Largest 3D map of the universe: Astronomers question the eternal expansion of space
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/weltall/astronomen-stellen-ewige-expansion-des-alls-infrage-a-26b3e242-45ac-4a54-b626-8c6f6e9bccdd
The physical sensations of watching a total solar eclipse: "A total solar eclipse is so much more than something you just see with your eyes ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1199886060/life-kit-how-to-chase-total-solar-eclipse--04-01-2024
Quick Glance: New York inmates' legal action over solar phenomenon
- Prisoners in a New York correctional facility have taken legal action as the state's Department of Corrections announced restrictions that would hinder their observation of the upcoming total solar eclipse next week.
- The six individuals incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility are asserting that preventing them from witnessing this rare astronomical occurrence would infringe upon their religious rights as outlined in the constitution.
- The impending solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday afternoon and was last visible in the United States back in 2017. It will not be observable in the country again until 2044.
- A representative from the Department of Corrections informed ABC News that they refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters but emphasized that the lockdown's purpose is to prioritize the "safety" of both the inmates and prison staff.
Void in the cosmos: Do giant bubbles in the cosmos, so-called voids, solve the mysteries of the universe? Read more about nothingness in Spectrum of Science ...
spektrum.de/inhaltsverzeichnis/leere-im-kosmos-spektrum-der-wissenschaft-5-2024/2199940
How a Theory about Climate Change Led to The Feminine Mystique: In 1958 Betty Friedan wrote an article that changed science journalism—and her career
scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-theory-about-climate-change-led-to-the-feminine-mystique/
Elliot Page says he had sex with Juno co-star 'all the time' while filming: Elliot Page claims he had sex with Juno co-star Olivia Thirlby "all the time" while ...
indy100.com/celebrities/elliot-page-olivia-thirlby-sex-2667743756
CASE student dies in suspected drowning: A student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education died in a suspected drowning at a beach on the west ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/case-student-dies-suspected-drowning/
On average just under 35: Men are becoming fathers later and later: The average age of fathers in Germany is increasing. This is because the understanding of ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/eltern-vaeter-sind-immer-aelter-im-schnitt-34-7-jahre-a-fbec5892-43e2-4427-8a44-1b9250dacf3c
Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist: Ramakrishnan explains why we may not want to lengthen our lives much longer.
abcnews.go.com/US/consequences-aging-die-explained-nobel-biologist/story
Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event: Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-huge-star-explosion-sky-lifetime.html
From the Solar Eclipse to Global Heating, Dr. Peter Kalmus on the Importance of Science
democracynow.org/2024/4/8/climate_update
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica—and melt floating ice shelves from below
phys.org/news/2024-04-el-nio-oceans-west-antarctica.html
From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
cnn.com/style/baloji-omen-movie-spc/
It's a wild ride to get to the bottom of what everyone's hiding in 'A Better World'
npr.org/2024/04/16/1244788857/sarah-langan-novel-thriller-a-better-world
The Dunning-Kruger Effect Shows that People Don’t Know What They Don’t Know: David Dunning explains how people can avoid overestimating their own knowledge ...
openmindmag.org/articles/david-dunning-on-expertise
Robert Downey Jr. is teasing Iron Man's return to the Marvel universe more clearly than ever, and there's a reason for that
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Quick Glance: Robert Downey Jr. Open to MCU Return, Cites Role in DNA
- Robert Downey Jr. is open to returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, emphasizing the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man as a significant part of his DNA.
- While making the MCU revelation, RDJ spills his coffee and continues his thoughts, hoping to transition to new opportunities.
- Since Robert Downey Jr.'s departure, the MCU has faced financial challenges and struggles, with the daunting task of replacing his iconic character.
- Despite the heroic sacrifice of Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame and the exits of RDJ and Chris Evans, their successors may not necessarily replicate the same success.
A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ That Astronomers Got Dark Energy All Wrong: Scientists may have discovered a major flaw in their understanding of that mysterious cosmic ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/science/space/astronomy-universe-dark-energy.html
How Joe Rogan's Conspiracy Syfy Series Backfired Hilariously: Producers of the show were forced to pander to conspiracy theorists without alienating them as the ...
movieweb.com/joe-rogan-questions-everything-syfy-backfired/
Mass extinction in the sea: the cold death that comes from the deep sea: The oceans are heating up, and mass extinctions are occurring again and again due to ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/ozeane-forschende-enthuellen-ursachen-fuer-massensterben-im-meer-a-669ad864-a8a3-40eb-8be3-efd18a220cfb
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How climate change and physics affect baseball, America's favorite pastime: It's baseball season! And when we here at Short Wave think of baseball ...
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Highly Skilled Professionals Want Your Work But Not Your Job: Companies today are facing a big talent-management challenge. They simply do not have the ...
hbr.org/2024/05/highly-skilled-professionals-want-your-work-but-not-your-job
Seriously, Stop Kissing Sick Birds: A citizen-science collaboration in New York has turned up a half-dozen birds infected with the avian flu virus.
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/health/bird-flu-nyc-sick.html
The Theoretical Physicist Who Worked with J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age
scientificamerican.com/article/the-theoretical-physicist-who-worked-with-j-robert-oppenheimer-at-the-dawn/
NASA wants to come up with a new clock for the moon, where seconds tick away faster
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Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers
- NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.
- The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.
- These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.
- NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.
Are AI Mammograms Worth the Cost?: The new add-on to a standard mammogram can cost between $40 and $100. We asked experts to separate the sales pitch from the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/well/live/ai-mammograms-breast-cancer.html
Nuclear phase-out: "There are hidden contaminations, places you can't get to": In Germany, 33 nuclear reactors must be dismantled and their radioactive waste ...
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Utah’s best high schools for 2024: Did your school make the list?: Five traditional high schools made the Top 10 list in Utah this year, along with five charter ...
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AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/stanford-AI-index-rapid-progress/
Crazy fantasy universe on Netflix: Is Dead Boy Detectives worth it?: The new fantasy crime series Dead Boy Detectives is launching on Netflix ...
moviepilot.de/news/durchgeknalltes-fantasy-universum-bei-netflix-lohnt-sich-dead-boy-detectives-1146731
Quick Glance: Netflix's 'Sandman' Spinoff: Entertaining Supernatural Adventures
- Ghostly teenagers Edwin and Charles help other lost souls and evade Death's agents.
- The show blends weekly monster storylines with teen drama as characters navigate relationships and self-discovery.
- 'Dead Boy Detectives' world is melancholic, spooky, and irreverent, with a quirky cast and unique atmosphere.
- Despite some narrative weaknesses, the series offers an enjoyable mix of zany plots and warm relationships.
I’m a horse racing fan – this is why I won’t be watching the Grand National this year
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WhatsApp adds new useful feature | NEWS.am TECH - Innovations and science: WABetaInfo writes that the new feature is a development of the recent WhatsApp concept ...
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Some Mille Lacs walleye anglers want to throw back DNR’s no-harvest rule set for this summer
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