[ad_1] CNN — A bird thought to be extinct for 140 years has been rediscovered in the forests of Papua New Guinea. The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was documented by scientists for the first and last time in 1882, according to a news release from nonprofit Re:wild, which helped fund the search …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth receives ‘strong indication’ of a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease while filming new show
[ad_1] CNN — Chris Hemsworth embarked on a personal and physically demanding journey for his new series “Limitless” that ultimately led to a sobering discovery. The “Thor” actor, 39, learns in one episode of the limited Disney+/National Geographic series – which shows him exploring ways to enhance his longevity and …
Read More »Webb telescope finds two of the most distant galaxies ever observed
[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The James Webb Space Telescope has spied one of the earliest galaxies formed after the big bang, about 350 million years after the universe began. The galaxy, …
Read More »Can Lula slam the brakes on Brazil’s rampant deforestation? It will be harder this time
[ad_1] Itu, Sao Paulo State, Brazil CNN — The drive through Sao Paulo state in Brazil is decidedly unremarkable, blocks and blocks of high-rise buildings give way to commuter highways and eventually to gentle rolling hills. It is hardly the scene where one would expect to find the climate’s salvation. …
Read More »NASA launches Artemis 1 moon mission
[ad_1] It’s launch day for NASA, again. The space agency is aiming to launch its Artemis I moon mission in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after technical issues delayed previous attempts over the last three months. The agency’s towering Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule are scheduled …
Read More »Firms plan Australian ‘super hub’ to produce green hydrogen
[ad_1] This image shows part of a green hydrogen facility in Spain. A number of major economies, including the EU, are looking to develop green hydrogen projects in the coming years. Angel Garcia | Bloomberg | Getty Images Plans for an Australian “super hub” focused on the generation of wind, …
Read More »Artificial light while asleep linked to higher diabetes risk
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — Sleeping in a room exposed to outdoor artificial light at night may increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to a study of nearly 100,000 Chinese …
Read More »Arctic permafrost is thawing rapidly. It affects us all
[ad_1] CNN — Four years ago, Morris J. Alexie had to move out of the house his father built in Alaska in 1969 because it was sinking into the ground and water was beginning to seep into his home. “The bogs are showing up in between houses, all over our …
Read More »SpaceX shakes up Starbase leadership in Starship push
[ad_1] An aerial view of a Starship prototype stacked on a Super Heavy booster at the company’s Starbase facility outside of Brownsville, Texas. SpaceX While Elon Musk earns daily headlines over changes at Twitter, a significant reorganization is underway at his space company’s Texas launch facility. SpaceX president and COO …
Read More »Denmark’s brain collection: The dark and mysterious origins of nearly 10,00 brains in a basement
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Watch the special documentary, “World’s Untold Stories: The Brain Collectors,” November 12-13 on CNN International. CNN — For years, there had been whispers. Rumors swirled; stories exchanged. It wasn’t a secret, but it also wasn’t openly discussed, adding to a legend almost too incredible to believe. Yet …
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