Articles filed under Science
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Why the sunsets have been so beautiful the past few daysNov 30, 2021 12:00 am - If you've looked outside at dusk in recent days, you were likely treated to some fairly spectacular sunsets thanks to a series of fast-moving, low-pressure “clipper” sys...
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NASA: Space station remains at risk from weapons test debrisNov 18, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The International Space Station remains at increased risk from orbiting debris following this week's Russian weapons test, NASA said Thursday...
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EXPLAINER: Why India has repeated air pollution problemsNov 17, 2021 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - New Delhi struggles with pollution year-round, but the problem becomes acute during fall and winter months. On Wednesday, the concentration of tiny pol...
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New research offers glimpse into early human developmentNov 17, 2021 6:00 am - Scientists have been able to get a rare glimpse into a crucial, early stage of human development by analyzing an embryo in its third week after fertilization - a moment ...
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SpaceX's Musk: 1st Starship test flight to orbit in JanuaryNov 17, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Wednesday that his company will attempt to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January, b...
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Russian test blamed for space junk threatening space stationNov 15, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Stati...
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SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 yearsNov 11, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A SpaceX rocket carried four astronauts into orbit Wednesday night, including the 600th person to reach space in 60 years. The repeatedly de...
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AP analysis: Exposure to extreme heat has tripled since 1983Nov 11, 2021 6:00 am - World leaders have committed to limiting Earth's rising temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times. But what does that feel ...
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SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to station, 'glorious sight'Nov 11, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. It took 21 hou...
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NASA bumps astronaut moon landing to 2025 at earliestNov 09, 2021 6:00 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA on Tuesday delayed putting astronauts back on the moon until 2025 at the earliest, missing the deadline set by the Trump administration....