Tag: Science
As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration
The Titanic is disappearing. The iconic ocean liner that was sunk by an iceberg is now slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria: holes pervade the...
Learning setbacks coming into focus with new testing results
AUSTIN, Texas — The scores from the first U.S. standardized tests taken during the pandemic are offering an early glimpse of just how far...
NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts
MIKE ISLAND, La. — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief...
Cosmic gulp: Astronomers see black hole swallow neutron star
Talk about a heavy snack. For the first time, astronomers have witnessed a black hole swallowing a neutron star, the most dense object in...
Study nixes life in clouds of Venus, but maybe in Jupiter’s?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A new study is throwing cold water on the possibility of life in the clouds of Venus.
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Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears
SALT LAKE CITY — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with...
Alzheimer’s drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors
In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment...
2,000-year-old bones found in Columbus at construction site
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Unearthed bones recently discovered at a construction site in south central Indiana are believed to be thousands of years old, according...
Astronauts tackle more solar panel work in 3rd spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts worked to install another new solar panel outside the International Space Station on Friday, making their third spacewalk in...
Virgin Galactic gets FAA’s OK to launch customers to space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico.
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