"For the sage, time is only of significance in that within it the steps of becoming can unfold in clearest sequence."

— I Ching

Astronomy

Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:00pm
Climate change is making extreme cold upwellings more common in certain regions of the world, and these events can be catastrophic for animals such as bull sharks
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Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:00pm
Climate change is making extreme cold upwellings more common in certain regions of the world, and these events can be catastrophic for animals such as bull sharks
Categories: Astronomy

Do black holes hide the secrets of their ancestors?

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:00pm
Some black holes are so massive they were likely created as smaller black holes that merged. Maybe we can use such black hole "children" to learn about the black hole "ancestors."
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We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:00pm
Mounting evidence suggests our galaxy sits at the centre of an expanse of nothingness 2 billion light years wide. If so, we may have to rethink our understanding of the universe
Categories: Astronomy

We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:00pm
Mounting evidence suggests our galaxy sits at the centre of an expanse of nothingness 2 billion light years wide. If so, we may have to rethink our understanding of the universe
Categories: Astronomy

COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines Are Lifesavers. Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting Them?

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:30am

We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines

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'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 3 'Jinaal' is a slow but steady affair

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:00am
A trip back to Trill is nice, but we're starting to wonder if this final season will end up a 10-episode long epilogue after episode 3 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5.
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An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:00am

Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout

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Planetary defenders assemble!

ESO Top News - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:05am
Image: Planetary defenders assemble!
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How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:00am

Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly

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Superfast drone fitted with new 'rotating detonation rocket engine' approaches the speed of sound

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 9:00am
The experimental fusion reactor sustained temperatures of 180 million degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 48 seconds.
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ESA accelerates the race towards clean energy from space

ESO Top News - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 8:54am

ESA accelerates the race towards clean energy from space

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Why I watched the solar eclipse with my kids, a goose and 2,000 trees

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 8:00am
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
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8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 8:00am

However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation

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Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 7:30am

Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines

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If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 7:00am

At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life

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AI Recruiters Have Joined the Job Search. Who Are They Helping?

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 6:45am

Small start-ups and big professional platforms are using AI to find and recruit new hires—but these tools can reinforce bias

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Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out

Scientific American.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 6:30am

The search for a mysterious planetary body beyond Neptune has narrowed down its possible location—if it exists at all

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Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 review

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 6:22am
The Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars offer a massive aperture, interchangeable eyecups and incredible deep-sky views.
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Rocket Lab to launch NASA's new solar sail technology no earlier than April 24

Space.com - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 6:00am
An upcoming NASA mission meant to test new solar sail technology will launch no sooner than April 24, 2024.
Categories: Astronomy