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Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on mysterious empire
This week, an analysis of ancient DNA sheds light on a bygone empire, Voyager 1 is back in touch with NASA, what to do now that the cicadas are here, and more.
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ScienceNBC News
Meet the NASA astronauts who will be first to fly on Boeing's Starliner spaceship
Two NASA astronauts are set to become the first to launch aboard Boeing's Starliner space capsule. They will fly to the space station in a high-stakes test flight.
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ScienceSpace
SpaceX launching Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission today
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a European satellite-navigation mission today (April 27). It will be the record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.
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Inside NASA's 5-month fight to save the Voyager 1 mission in interstellar space
After months of trying to reestablish communication with the Voyager 1 probe — the most distant human-made object in existence — NASA finally announced success.
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ScienceSpace
Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video)
These supernova remnants are moving at extraordinary speeds only visible to us in long-term timelapses.
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ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as May 6, 2024
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ScienceSpace
Wow! Private space-junk probe snaps historic photo of discarded rocket in orbit
The private ADRAS-J probe snapped an epic, up-close image of its rendezvous target, a Japanese rocket stage that's been circling Earth since 2009.
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ScienceSpace
Laser on NASA's Psyche asteroid probe beams data from 140 million miles away
NASA's DSOC experiment passed yet another milestone, interfacing with the Psyche spacecraft and beaming data back to Earth from 140 million miles away.
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ScienceSpace
Satellites spot clusters of 'spiders' sprawled across Mars' Inca City (photo)
Seasonal spider-like features were spotted sprouting up through surface cracks near Mars’ Inca City region.
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HealthNBC News
FDA approves Pfizer's first gene therapy for rare inherited bleeding disorder
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pfizer’s treatment for a rare genetic bleeding disorder, making it the company’s first-ever gene therapy to win clearance in the U.S.
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ScienceSpace
NASA begins delivering 1st Artemis Moon Trees to be planted across United States
The first woman slated to launch to the moon has delivered one of the first trees grown from seeds recently flown there. NASA astronaut Christina Koch presented an "Artemis 1 Moon Tree."
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ScienceSpace
James Webb Space Telescope discovers some early universe galaxies grew up surprisingly fast
Adolescent galaxies in the early universe had to grow up fast. Luckily, observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have shown that, 10 billion years ago, galaxies were less chaotic than believed.
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USThe Conversation
Philadelphia has a lot more deadly shootings than expected for a big city − and NYC is much safer, new study says
Philadelphia has a high rate of gun homicides despite having relatively few gun owners and gun stores compared with other US cities.
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USSpace
Satellite images overlay 2024 and 2017 total solar eclipses sweeping across US
Satellite images capture striking differences between the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses that swept across North America, including variations in the moon's shadow along the path of totality.
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WorldAssociated Press
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight
Japan’s space agency announced Friday a plan to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that an H3 rocket will be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center, on a southwestern Japanese island, early afternoon on June 30, with a launch window that runs through the end of July. The rocket will be carrying an Advanced Land Observation Satellite, ALOS-4, tasked primarily with Earth
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WorldAssociated Press
Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
On Monday, divers with gloved hands gently nestled the self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project among their cousins in Europe’s largest coral reef at the Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands. It’s among several projects worldwide seeking to address the decline of coral reef populations, which are suffering from bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures. Corals are central to marine ecosystems, and while these projects won’t stem the tide of damage from human-caused climate chang
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ScienceYale Environment 360
Climate Change Intensified 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Wave, Study Finds
Climate change made the disastrous 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest larger and longer-lasting than it would have been otherwise, a new study finds.
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ScienceCNN
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
The long-awaited Starliner mission is on track to carry two NASA astronauts — Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore — to the International Space Station.
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ScienceCBS News
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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ScienceSpace
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is 'go' for May 6 astronaut launch
Boeing's Starliner capsule has been cleared for its first-ever crewed launch, a test flight scheduled to send two astronauts toward the International Space Station on May 6.
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WorldSpace
Russian cosmonauts make quick work of space station spacewalk
Two Russian cosmonauts completed a spacewalk at the International Space Station on April 25, wrapping up all of their tasks with time to spare, including the deployment of a radar that they began last year.
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ScienceSpace
Mars' subsurface is 'burping' out methane and scientists aren't sure why
A new theory suggests that NASA's Curiosity rover could be "burping" the surface of the Red Planet, releasing methane trapped beneath a salty crust.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Sorry Jim Harbaugh, Michigan RB Blake Corum goes to cross-town Rams
The Rams seemed like an unlikely landing spot for Blake Corum.
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SportsYahoo Sports
Payton Wilson, Steelers' 3rd-round pick, reportedly slid due to lack of ACL in knee
Wilson won both the Bednarik and Butkus awards at NC State last season.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Spencer Rattler's long wait ends, as Saints draft him in the 5th round
Spencer Rattler once looked like a good bet to be a first-round pick.
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SportsYahoo Sports
The Suns are on the brink of elimination — and the future in Phoenix looks even bleaker
Down 3-0 in the first round, Phoenix is all but guaranteed an early exit in the big three's first season together. Where do the Suns go from here?
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Michael Penix Jr. said Kirk Cousins called him after Falcons' surprising draft selection
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said quarterback Kirk Cousins called him after he was picked No. 8 overall in one of the 2024 NFL Draft's more puzzling selections.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
This week in Bidenomics: Inflation staycation
The disappearance of inflation is one break President Biden seems unlikely to get in his reelection bid.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Bears take Iowa punter, who immediately receives funny text from Caleb Williams
There haven't been many punters drafted in the fourth round or higher like Tory Taylor just was. Chicago's No. 1 overall pick welcomed him in unique fashion.
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NBA playoffs: Tyrese Hailburton game-winner and potential Damian Lillard Achilles injury leaves Bucks in nightmare
Tyrese Haliburton hit a floater with 1.1 seconds left in overtime to give the Indiana Pacers a 121–118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers lead their first-round playoff series two games to one.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NBA Playoffs: Suns' much-hyped season all but over after falling behind 3-0 vs. Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards dropped 36 points in Phoenix.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Adonai Mitchell says he's 'kind of pissed' after slide to Colts in second round
Many people had the Texas WR as a first-round prospect.
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USYahoo News
Kristi Noem says she shot and killed her dog. What to know about the South Dakota governor's recent controversy.
The controversial politician revealed in her new book that she killed her dog.
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Shoppers in their 50s and 60s gush about this No. 1 bestselling moisturizer with sunscreen and it’s just $15
When the sun's out, this is the cream that over 62,000 rave reviewers reach for.
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NFL Draft: Jim Harbaugh's Chargers get aggressive, trade up to take WR Ladd McConkey
Justin Herbert has a new receiver to work with.
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NBA Playoffs: Kawhi Leonard looks far from 100% in Clippers' chippy loss to Mavericks
It was ugly all over for the Clippers in Game 3.
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Report: Damian Lillard has strained Achilles, is doubtful for Game 4 of Bucks-Pacers NBA playoff series
Damian Lillard is doubtful to play in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round NBA playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Lillard suffered an Achilles injury on a drive to the basket in Game 3.
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Toronto greets Shohei Ohtani with loud boos after free agency snafu, Ohtani responds with HR
Remember that day when everyone thought Ohtani was on a jet from Anaheim to Toronto? Blue Jays fans certainly do.
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USYahoo News
Photos: Tornadoes rip through Nebraska and Iowa, destroying homes and causing severe damage
Tornadoes tore through the Midwest this week.
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StyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Covers my belly': This flirty and flattering spring top is down to $23
Amazon shoppers say the flowy number elicits 'so many compliments.'
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SportsYahoo Sports
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys moving closer to a reunion
Elliott played last season with the Patriots after seven years in Dallas.
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StyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Loose fitting without being frumpy' These comfy capri pants are down to $22
Over 5,000 shoppers give these comfy pants a perfect five-star rating — you can get them over 60% off.
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SportsYahoo Sports
Chelsea and incoming USWNT coach Emma Hayes fall short of their biggest European ambition
Chelsea's loss to Barcelona in the Women's Champions League semifinals came with one positive side effect, from an American perspective: Emma Hayes will take the USWNT head coaching job a week sooner.
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BusinessEngadget
Google asks court to reject the DOJ’s lawsuit that accuses it of monopolizing ad tech
Google filed a motion on Friday in a Virginia federal court seeking summary judgment for the Department of Justice's antitrust case against it. The DOJ sued Google at the beginning of 2023 for alleged monopolistic practices.
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SportsYahoo Sport UK
Helen Glover clinched European gold ahead of Paris 2024
Two-time Olympic champion Helen Glover revealed that she has never felt as composed after winning women's four European gold.
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EntertainmentYahoo Entertainment
I went on the 'Sex and the City' tour. For the show's fans, Carrie Bradshaw's New York City is still alive.
New fans and critics of "Sex and the City" are born every day, so I spent some time with longtime viewers to learn why the show still resonates decades later.
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BusinessTechCrunch
Investors won't give you the real reason they are passing on your startup
"When an investor passes on you, they will not tell you the real reason," said Tom Blomfield, group partner at Y Combinator. Blomfield should know - he was the founder of Monzo Bank, one of the brightest-shining stars in the UK startup sky.
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HealthYahoo Life
The latest on bird flu: How it's spread, what it means for milk and eggs and more
Everything need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S.
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SportsYahoo Sports
How the 76ers are making life difficult for Jalen Brunson … and how the Knicks are adjusting
Brunson got it going in Game 3 after struggling in the first two contests of the series, but the chess match is just beginning.
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StyleYahoo Life Shopping
This 'really flattering' lacy top that's great solo and for layering is a steal at $15 (that's nearly 60% off)
It looks good under a cardigan or blazer, but also shines on its own.
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