by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Science
By Will DunhamApril 16 (Reuters) – The largest genomic study of African elephants to date has found that both species – savanna and forest elephants – remain in generally good genetic health despite long-term numerical declines, though some isolated...
by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Science
By Akash Sriram April 16 (Reuters) – Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn mission on Friday, carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite to low-Earth orbit in a flight that marks a pivotal step for the Jeff Bezos-led company’s...
by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Science
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a quiet stretch of western Massachusetts stands a sycamore so old it was around when the Constitution was signed. It’s awe-inspiring, with branches bigger than the entire trunks of most trees.But it’s also notable because it’s an outlier. It is a...
by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Science
A tornado outbreak near Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday night came as a surprise.At least three injuries were reported after at least five tornadoes developed in areas southwest of the city. Several homes were damaged, trees were downed and recreational vehicles were...
by News Feed Editor | Apr 16, 2026 | Science
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.The jet power from this relatively close black hole-star system is equivalent to 10,000 suns, an international research...
by News Feed Editor | Apr 15, 2026 | Science
An asteroid the size of three football fields will pass near Earth in three years, giving scientists a rare chance to study a colossal space rock from close range.Named Apophis — after the ancient Egyptian deity known as the “god of chaos” — the asteroid...
