NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter’s moon Europa, searching for keys to life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life. It will take Europa Clipper 5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter, where it will slip into orbit around the giant gas planet and sneak … continue reading -> “NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter’s moon Europa, searching for keys to life”

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SpaceX launches its mega Starship rocket; this time, mechanical arms catches it at landing 

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter moon for ingredients for life 

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth. Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon’s icy crust where an ocean is thought to be sloshing fairly close to the surface. It won’t search for life, but … continue reading -> “NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter moon for ingredients for life “

Scientists recreate head of ancient 2.7-meter-long bug

WASHINGTON — As if the largest bug to ever live – a monster about 2.7 meters long with several dozen legs – wasn’t terrifying enough, scientists could only just imagine what the extinct beast’s head looked like. That’s because many of the fossils of these creatures are headless shells that were left behind when they molted, … continue reading -> “Scientists recreate head of ancient 2.7-meter-long bug”

Hot days and methamphetamine are now a deadlier mix in US

PHOENIX — On just one sweltering day during the hottest June on record in Phoenix, a 38-year-old man collapsed under a freeway bridge and a 41-year-old woman was found slumped outside a business. Both had used methamphetamine before dying from an increasingly dangerous mix of soaring temperatures and stimulants. Meth is showing up more often as … continue reading -> “Hot days and methamphetamine are now a deadlier mix in US”

Online hate against South Asian Americans rises steadily, report says

WASHINGTON — Online hate against Americans of South Asian ancestry has risen steadily in 2023 and 2024 with the rise of politicians from that community to prominence, according to a report released Wednesday by nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate. Why it’s important Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris is of Indian descent, as are … continue reading -> “Online hate against South Asian Americans rises steadily, report says”

Pregnant Philippine women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be prosecuted

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Thirteen pregnant Philippine women accused of illegally acting as surrogate mothers in Cambodia after being recruited online could face prison terms after giving birth, a senior Interior Ministry official said Saturday.  Interior Ministry Secretary of State Chou Bun Eng, who leads the country’s fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, said police … continue reading -> “Pregnant Philippine women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be prosecuted”

US aviation authority approves SpaceX Starship 5 flight for Sunday

washington — The Federal Aviation Administration approved a license Saturday for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship 5 on Sunday after earlier saying it did not expect to make a decision until late November. Reuters first reported this week the faster than expected timetable after the FAA in September had suggested a much longer review.  SpaceX is … continue reading -> “US aviation authority approves SpaceX Starship 5 flight for Sunday”

Election stress disorder is a real thing ahead of November voting

The American Psychiatric Association says that as elections approach, stress levels go up, regardless of political affiliation. The constant stream of news, stressful arguments and concerns about the country’s future all put pressure on mental well-being. Some psychologists call it election stress disorder. Maxim Adams has the story. Videographer: Andre Sergunin …

Cameroon urges awareness of breast cancer’s early stages

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Humanitarian groups in Cameroon are visiting homes and villages in remote areas this week to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, advising women to go to hospitals for free screening and treatment. About 60% of the more than 7,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Cameroon this year have died because they were late … continue reading -> “Cameroon urges awareness of breast cancer’s early stages”

Animal lovers try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds

chicago — With a neon-green net in hand, Annette Prince briskly walks a downtown Chicago plaza at dawn, looking left and right as she goes. It’s not long before she spots a tiny yellow bird sitting on the concrete. It doesn’t fly away, and she quickly nets the bird, gently places it inside a paper bag … continue reading -> “Animal lovers try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds”

What makes a storm a hurricane? The dangers across 5 categories

Two additional human bird flu cases confirmed in California 

Meta removes fake accounts in Moldova ahead of presidential election

STOCKHOLM — Meta Platforms said on Friday that it had removed a network of group accounts targeting Russian speakers in Moldova ahead of the country’s October 20 election, for violation of the company’s policy on fake accounts. Authorities in Moldova, an ex-Soviet state lying between Romania and Ukraine, said they had blocked dozens of Telegram channels … continue reading -> “Meta removes fake accounts in Moldova ahead of presidential election”

Despite tariffs, China drives toward dominating EV market all over world

washington — As China pursues tit-for-tat actions against the European Union in response to tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Beijing’s drive for global dominance in the automotive sector continues unabated. Over the past year, companies such as EV giant BYD and others have made inroads in markets from Southeast Asia to Latin America and Africa, even … continue reading -> “Despite tariffs, China drives toward dominating EV market all over world”

US lawmakers seek answers from telecoms on Chinese hacking report

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers asked AT&T, Verizon Communications, and Lumen Technologies on Friday to answer questions after a report that Chinese hackers accessed the networks of U.S. broadband providers.  The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday hackers obtained information from systems the federal government uses for court-authorized wiretapping, and said the three companies … continue reading -> “US lawmakers seek answers from telecoms on Chinese hacking report”

Smithsonian and NASA present exhibit that explores ever-changing Earth 

This month, [October 8] the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opened “NASA’s Earth Information Center” an exhibition that gives visitors a firsthand look at the forces shaping our planet. Andrei Dziarkach has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Artem Kohan …

Prayer camps in Nigeria attract ‘miracle seekers’

The power of simple prayer to heal illness is not clear, according to scientists, and is difficult to study. Whatever your faith, when you’re sick, you should seek treatment from a doctor. But in Nigeria, some people choose spiritual healers and miracle cures over orthodox medicine and hospitals. That creates some dangerous situations. Timothy Obiezu … continue reading -> “Prayer camps in Nigeria attract ‘miracle seekers’”

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

NEW YORK — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest pass Saturday. It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, … continue reading -> “A rare comet brightens the night skies in October”

One in 8 girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says

UNITED NATIONS — More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said Wednesday. The number rises to 650 million, or one in five, when taking into account “non-contact” forms of sexual violence, such as … continue reading -> “One in 8 girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says”

Colombia’s Caribbean islands on front line of war on climate change

As representatives of the signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity prepare to meet in Cali, Colombia, this month, residents of some Colombian islands in the Caribbean are calling for action because rising seas are threatening their homes, families, and way of life. Austin Landis traveled to Santa Cruz del Islote to hear their story. … continue reading -> “Colombia’s Caribbean islands on front line of war on climate change”

Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with AI in break with tradition

LONDON — That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.  The All England Club announced Wednesday that artificial intelligence will be used to make the “out” and “fault” calls at the championships from 2025.  Wimbledon organizers said the decision to adopt live electronic line calling was made following extensive testing … continue reading -> “Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with AI in break with tradition”

Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 

STOCKHOLM — Scientists David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the award-giving body said on Wednesday, for their work on the structure of proteins. The prize, widely regarded as among the most prestigious in the scientific world, is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and is worth … continue reading -> “Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry “

X complies with court’s demands, cleared to be reinstated in Brazil