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NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space
NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space A cosmic object in the shape of a glowing question mark has photobombed one of the latest images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope — and scientists think they know what it might be. The original near-infrared image, released July 26, depicted a pair of young stars named…
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This luxury tent camp has celestial credentials
Sleeping under the stars is a romantic notion but getting a really good look at them in today’s artificial-light-filled world can be challenging. Now, for the first time, there’s lodging with official “dark sky” credentials. The luxury tent resort Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase in Utah is the first lodging to receive certification from DarkSky…
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Why this viral photo of the world’s largest cruise ship is polarizing opinion
The world’s largest cruise ship hasn’t welcomed a single passenger aboard yet, but it’s already set the internet on fire. The Icon of the Seas — which recently completed its first set of sea trials in preparation for its maiden voyage in January 2024 — has amazing credentials: 1,198 feet long (316 feet longer than the…
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300,000-year-old skull found in China unlike any early human seen before
An ancient skull dating back 300,000 years is unlike any other premodern human fossil ever found, potentially pointing to a new branch in the human family tree, according to new research. An international team of researchers from China, Spain and the United Kingdom unearthed the skull — specifically the mandible, or lower jaw — in the Hualongdong…
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‘Rewilding’ shoes could help restore nature as you run
What if you could help nature by simply going out for a run? That’s the idea behind Rewild the Run, a 3D-printed shoe outsole that fits over regular sneakers. It’s covered in small loops that function as hooks, grabbing dirt and seeds and carrying them along for the ride. The loops are designed to mimic how…
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Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women’s World Cup
Four months before the 2011 Women’s World Cup final, Japan was devastated by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the country’s history. The earthquake triggered a tsunami causing a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima power plant, a disaster that’s still being felt to this day. The incident left more than 22,000 dead or missing, from the initial earthquake, tsunami…
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Saudi Pro League is ‘disrupting the industry, but we are disrupting to enhance,’ says SPL Director of Football
With some of the world’s leading soccer players being tempted by the money on offer from Saudi Arabian soccer clubs, the Saudi Pro League’s (SPL) new Director of Football, Michael Emenalo, says the Gulf state is “disrupting the industry, but we are disrupting to enhance. We’re adding value to the industry.” The Saudi Pro League consists…
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What really is plus-size fashion? Experts weigh in on the term’s ever-evolving meaning
Having a bigger, curvier body, and needing the type of clothing that accommodates or even highlights it, has become (somewhat) more accepted by the fashion and retail industries. Recent years have seen greater commitments to size diversity from clothing brands and the rise of plus-size models such as Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Precious Lee and…
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What does Moody’s downgrade mean for markets?
Moody’s on Monday evening downgraded 10 US banks and put the credit ratings of six others on review, an indication that the agency could also eventually downgrade those institutions. Some investors say that while the Moody’s downgrade isn’t groundbreaking, it’s a reminder that the economy, and markets, still have challenges ahead. What happened: Bank stocks and the…
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At home with Maggi Hambling, the original ‘bad girl’ of British art
When I see the car number plate ending in “GAY,” I know I’m in the right place. Pulling up to a pretty cottage in rural Suffolk, the statement two-tone Chrysler on the gravel driveway is a tell-tale sign that the owner is artist Maggi Hambling. She duly emerges from her “junky garage”-turned-studio in instantly recognizable…
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