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USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of bird flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around. Dairy herds in eight states tested positive over the past month, along with one dairy worker in Texas. "Those of us that have worked with influenza for a long time were fairly quickly saying, 'Yep it moves cow to cow,'" Jim Lowe, an associate dean at the University of Illinois College of Vete
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Scientists spot ‘glory effect’ on a world beyond our solar system for the first time
Astronomers have detected the signal of a rainbow-like phenomenon known as the “glory effect” on a planet outside our solar system for the first time.
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Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
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Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?
Ethics is often neglected in engineering education, two researchers write, despite mounting questions about how to responsibly design artificial intelligence programs.
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Join us for Call to Earth Day on December 4, 2024, and celebrate Connected Generations
Call to Earth Day is a worldwide celebration of our planet, and an opportunity to do something positive to protect it.
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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but don't expect much this year
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22, but unfortunately a bright moon will make it difficult to spot any 'shooting stars' this year.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
Street vendors in Mali's capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during the hottest months. This year, an unprecedented heat wave has led to a surge in deaths, experts say, warning of more scorching weather ahead as effects of climate change roil the continent. The heat wave began in late March, as many in this Muslim majority country observed the holy Islamic month of Ramadan with dawn-to-dusk fasting.
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Colossal prehistoric snake discovered in India
Fossils unearthed in India revealed a prehistoric snake that may have been one of the longest to have ever lived, according to a new study.
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Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body
Astronomers believe a planetary body collided with Pluto early in its history to create a gigantic heart-shaped feature on the dwarf planet.
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Rocket Lab gearing up to refly Electron booster for 1st time
Rocket Lab has put a recovered Electron first stage back into its production line, a big step toward the company's first-ever rocket reflight.
3 min read - WorldSpace
China rolls out rocket for next astronaut mission to Tiangong space station (photos)
CMSA said Shenzhou 18 will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future. However, airspace closure notices indicate launch is currently set for around 9:00 a.m. EDT on April 25 (1300 GMT, or 9:00 p.m. Beijing time).
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on company's 40th mission of 2024 (video)
SpaceX launched its 40th mission of 2024 this evening (April 18), sending yet another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites skyward.
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Discovery in Maya pyramid reveals dramatic dynasty collapse, archaeologists say
Archaeologists have discovered Maya royal bones that were dramatically and deliberately burned to indicate the end of a political era.
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Sorry, little green men: Alien life might actually be purple
The search for alien life can now include purple bacteria, thanks to a new catalog of chemical makeup of the lavender-hued organisms.
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This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
A ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton, researchers reported Thursday. The newly discovered behemoth lived 47 million years ago in western India’s swampy evergreen forests. This monster snake wasn’t especially swift to strike.
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Barcelona to get floating desalination plant to help fight drought in northeastern Spain
Spain’s drought-stricken region of Catalonia will install a floating desalination plant to help the city of Barcelona guarantee its drinking water supply, regional authorities said Thursday. Barcelona already relies on Europe’s largest desalination plant for domestic use to compensate over three years of below average rainfall that have led to a historic drought made worse by climate change. Now Spain’s second-largest city will get a temporary second desalination plant in its port later this y
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Russia launches new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket on 4th orbital test mission (photos)
Russia's Angara A5 rocket lifted off on April 11, marking the fourth launch of the first rocket developed by Russia since the fall of the USSR in 1991.
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'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is heading for the sun. Will it survive?
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is hurtling toward the sun where it will make its closest approach on April 21. We take a look at whether this celestial vagabond will survive.
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Jupiter's violent moon Io has been the solar system's most volcanic body for around 4.5 billion years
Jupiter's moon Io is the solar system's most volcanic body thanks to a gravitational tug of war that rages below its surface. But now scientists know the violent moon has always been this way.
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11-year-old’s beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to swim Earth’s oceans, scientists say
Fossil collectors contributed to finding the jawbone of a giant ichthyosaur new to science that’s likely the largest known marine reptile to swim Earth’s seas.
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Alt-space history series 'For All Mankind' gets 5th season, new 'Star City' spinoff
Apple TV+ is headed back to the past, and the future, with a fifth season of "For All Mankind" and new spinoff "Star City." Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi are returning to lead both.
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NASA greenlights 2028 launch for epic Dragonfly mission to Saturn's huge moon Titan
The Dragonfly mission is set to launch in July 2028 on a six-year journey to Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
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Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission
NASA is still studying the performance of the Orion capsule's heat shield during its reentry to Earth's atmosphere at the end of the Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022.
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What’s the cheapest way to reach near-space? Ride a balloon
Spanish startup HALO Space hopes to begin commercial flights to near-space in 2026. The flights will last around six hours and prices start at $164,000 a ticket.
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Trump trial updates: Jury selection finished, man sets himself on fire outside courthouse
Five more alternate jurors were selected Friday following questioning from prosecution and defense lawyers, rounding out the 12 jurors and six alternates needed for the case against Trump to proceed.
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Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's youngest son, commits to Michigan
Justin Pippen, the youngest son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, announced he will be playing college basketball next season at Michigan.
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Coban Porter sentenced to 6 years in prison for deadly DUI crash, same week his brother Jontay banned from NBA
One Porter brother is banned for life from the NBA. Another is headed to prison.
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Lions revived alternate black jerseys for Dan Campbell on 1 condition
The Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms, which include a black jersey that head coach Dan Campell wanted the team to revive.
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Jaromír Jágr scores in first game since turning 52, passes Gordie Howe as oldest professional hockey player
Jágr began his NHL career in 1990 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Commanders hosted 4 top QB prospects at once, and Jayden Daniels' agent wasn't happy
The Commanders had an unusual visit with multiple QB prospects.
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NBA playoffs: Predictions for Knicks-Sixers, Nuggets-Lakers and every first-round series
Our NBA experts make their predictions for every first-round series in the playoffs.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Pickups to wrap up Week 3
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up a series of pickups to assist every manager, starting with a duo of Rockies ahead of a Colorado homestand.
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review: Cool, capable, family friendly, perhaps too pricey
Everything we know about the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, including its price, fuel economy, hybrid power specs and more.
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Arnold Palmer's Green Jacket reportedly among items stolen from Augusta National Golf Club
One of the Green Jackets Arnold Palmer was awarded for winning the Masters was among the items stolen from Augusta National Golf Club over a 13-year span, according to a report.
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Duke to return 3 players from last season's roster after 7th player enters transfer portal
We're about to see what Jon Scheyer is capable of.
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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rundown: 8 key updates
There have been some noteworthy moves in the fantasy baseball reliever landscape. Dalton Del Don breaks down the most important.
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Jets QB Zach Wilson is skipping offseason workouts while hoping to be traded
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has skipped the team's offseason workouts as he hopes to be traded to another club. But there has been little interest from other teams thus far.
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NBA playoffs: Who will meet in the Finals? Who has the most at stake this postseason? We break it all down
Who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? The Nuggets in the West? And which team will be crowned champion? Our writers weigh in.
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Paramount stock soars as Wall Street sees possible Sony, Apollo buyout as 'positive' for all shareholders
Paramount is currently in exclusive merger talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media.
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AJ Simon, Albany defensive standout and NFL Draft prospect, dies at 25
Simon had visited with the Patriots ahead of next week's NFL draft.
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'Almost all my flaws disappeared': 19,000+ shoppers love this $20 Laura Geller powder, on rare sale
Fans say it's especially great on mature skin: 'The benefits of color-correcting makeup can't be overstated.'
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Pass or Fail: The New York Mets' 2024 City Connect uniforms
The Mets are one of eight teams debuting City Connect uniforms this season.
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Stock market today: Tech stocks smoked, Nvidia tumbles 10% to cap worst week of the year
A measure of calm was returning after Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran spooked the market and spurred a rush to safe havens such as gold.
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Ex-Braves player Gary Cooper petitioning for 'just one day' back in majors to qualify for pension
Cooper, now 67, spent 42 days with the Braves in 1980, falling one day short of the minimum.
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Pirates phenom Paul Skenes still has 'steps he needs to take' after comically dominant start to season
Skenes has struck out 27 in 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitches at Triple-A so far this season.
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Lando Norris takes F1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint pole from Hamilton
McLaren's Lando Norris had his fastest lap deleted and reinstated as he seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race at the end of a wet and chaotic qualifying on Friday.
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Logan Webb keeps spinning, Mike Trout is fully back, Mets city connect uniform released
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the rough debut from Jack Leiter, Logan Webb continuing to absolutely spin for the Giants, discuss things they love & hate, give their good, bad and Uggla for the week and react to the new Mets city connect uniforms.
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Bobbi Althoff was the victim of deepfake AI porn. 'This world is scary. It's getting scarier,' she says.
The podcast host and social media influencer was surprised to learn that people thought the compromising imagery was real.
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Red Sox reportedly calling up Cam Booser, 31-year-old pitcher, for MLB debut
The Boston Red Sox are calling up 31-year-old reliever Cam Booser, who has never pitched in the major leagues and was out of professional baseball for four years.
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