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Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: “Once-in-a-lifetime discovery”
Researchers find oldest Homo sapien remains yet 01:31A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath a Welsh castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said Thursday, calling the site a "once-in-a-lifetime discovery."Previous...
Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
By Will DunhamApril 17 (Reuters) - The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic contours and richly colored vistas.Research is now providing insight into...
China’s Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
HONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state broadcaster reported on Friday.The Shenzhou-21 space rocket and...
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
Artemis II astronaut describes "the most unique thing" he saw on the far side of the moon 02:24It's been a little less than a week since the Artemis II crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego, and as the four astronauts adjust to life back on Earth, they've also...
‘I just screamed. I was so happy’: Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth
Although it has been nearly a week since the four Artemis II astronauts completed their mission around the moon, the crew said Thursday that they have not yet fully come down to Earth mentally or been able to reflect on the big moments of their journey.“I haven’t...
Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth
The four Artemis II astronauts, fresh off a bold and risky mission that captured the hearts of a world in tumult, took questions Thursday for the first time since their return.The crew — including NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian...
Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth
By Joey RouletteCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 16 (Reuters) - The astronauts who flew around the moon and back in NASA's landmark Artemis II mission said their re-entry into Earth's atmosphere was smooth, but the mission's commander described some charring on the...
A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents is weakening and closer to collapse than thought, new studies find
The critical system of ocean currents which loops around the Atlantic Ocean is weakening and could be far closer to collapse than previously thought, according to two new studies — an event which would have catastrophic impacts on the planet’s weather and climate.The...
Genetic trouble detected in isolated African elephant populations
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 populations are...
Blue Origin’s third New Glenn launch faces key reuse test in rivalry with SpaceX
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 ambitions. The mission...
A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape
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...
‘We are missing data’: NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest
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...