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Why Does The Airbus A380 Have 2 Different Engine Types?

Simple Flying | 2026-01-18, 04:05

Have you ever stood near an airport perimeter fence on a clear day and

One cure for sour feelings about politics: Getting people to love their hometowns

Phys Dot Org | 2026-01-18, 03:21

Eileen Higgins won a historic victory in December. She became the first woman ever elected mayor of Miami, as well as its first Democratic mayor since 1997. Although the stakes in the city's Dec. 9, 2025, runoff election were high, interest was not − 4 in 5

Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

The Guardian | 2026-01-18, 03:11

Kyrylo Budanov arrives in US heading delegation for further talks on peace proposals. What we know on day 1,425

Economic Watch: China's esports boom becomes new consumption engine

China.dot.org | 2026-01-18, 02:20

BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Under the brilliance of arena stage lights, a vast circular screen tracks every move of a match in real time. Thousands of spectators lean forward in unison, erupting into cheers as players pull off decisive maneuvers. This

These 10 Great Sci-Fi Movie Twists Remain Untouchable

Collider | 2026-01-18, 02:10

The science fiction genre is full of fantastical tales of

ET exists! Ninety-five per cent of educated people believe in alien life they just won't ...

The Daily Mail | 2026-01-18, 01:44

If you've got a sneaking suspicion that there is alienlife out there, you are, er, not alone! In fact, a study shows 95 per cent of us - including top academics - believe in extra-terrestrial beings ...

Moon Rocket Rollout Culmination of International Teamwork, NASA Says

The Epoch Times | 2026-01-18, 01:41

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.Humanity’s next ride to the moon made its way out to the launchpad

Rare twins born in DRC raise cautious hope for endangered mountain gorillas

The Observer | 2026-01-18, 00:10

It was noon by the time Jacques Katutu first saw the newborn mountain gorillas. Cradled in the arms of their mother, Mafuko, the tiny twins clung to her body for warmth in the forest clearing in Virunga national park, in eastern Democratic Republic of the

What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? ‘You get your award and then there’s nothing’

The Observer | 2026-01-18, 00:10

The smell of burning flesh and pulverised concrete is seared into the psyche of Anneke Weemaes-Sutcliffe. On 22 March 2016, the Australian expat was due to check in for a flight when Islamic State suicide bombers detonated two nailbombs inside Brussels

Nasa readies its most powerful rocket for round-the-moon flight

The Observer | 2026-01-18, 00:10

Nasa is preparing to roll out its most powerful rocket yet before a mission to send astronauts around the moon and back again for the first time in more than 50 years. The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida as early

Finding Sanctuary | Restoring and conserving Elkhorn Slough through science, resource protection and stewardship

Santa Cruz Sentinel | 2026-01-17, 23:40

Elkhorn Slough, a coastal wetland visible from the Highway 1 bridge in Moss Landing is a breeding ground for many ocean species and a safe haven and food source for sea otters and other marine organisms. This wetland is a rich ecosystem with a diverse group of

Elite army training reveals genetic markers for resilience

PsyPost | 2026-01-17, 22:17

A new analysis of soldiers attempting to join the U.S. Army Special Forces suggests that specific genetic variations play a role in how individuals handle extreme physical and mental pressure. The research identified distinct links between a soldier’s

What happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission? | Explained

The Hindu | 2026-01-17, 22:16

What did ISRO chairman V. Narayanan

The Caspian Sea: Is It Really A Sea Or A Lake Or None Of The Above?

IFL Science | 2026-01-17, 22:14

The Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world, but due to certain peculiarities, there is not agreement on whether it is really a sea or actually a bloody large lake. But while it may appear to be a trivial problem, the answer has

Monero Stalls Post-ATH: How a $282M Social Engineering Scam Fueled XMR’s Rally

BitRSS | 2026-01-17, 22:14

Monero tumbled on Jan. 17 after an onchain investigator ZachXBT linked its recent rally to a $280 million crypto heist. $280M Crypto Heist Reportedly Tied to Monero Surge The privacy-centric digital asset monero ( XMR) faced a sharp correction...

A new bill could give Californians money for science they fund

Sacramento Bee | 2026-01-17, 22:08

The bill could appear on the 2026 ballot. It aims to give the state a cut of revenue generated by research and lower costs of prescriptions. ...

NASA delivers Artemis II rocket to Florida launch pad for historic moon mission

The Daily Mail | 2026-01-17, 22:07

NASA is sending a four-man crew to the moon next month. On Saturday, the agency began moving the Artemis II rocket that will carry them around the moon and back to Earth. ...

NASA’s new moon rocket heads to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

The Los Angeles Times | 2026-01-17, 21:13

NASA’s giant new moon rocket headed to the launchpad Saturday in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century. The out-and-back trip could blast off as early as February. The 322-foot rocket began its 1-mph creep from Kennedy

Crypto User Loses $282 Million in Bitcoin and Litecoin to Social Engineering Scam

Brave New Coin | 2026-01-17, 21:00

The theft marks the biggest individual crypto heist of 2026 and surpasses the previous social engineering record of $243 million set in August 2024. How the Attack Happened The victim was tricked into revealing their seed phrase through a hardware wallet scam,

Most detailed map yet of Antarctica under the ice

Boing Boing | 2026-01-17, 21:00

Researchers used satellite data and computer models of glacial

What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? ‘You get your award and then ...

The Guardian | 2026-01-17, 19:56

After traumatic events we look for reminders of humanity’s good, and flashes of courage from ordinary people become symbols of hope. But it can be hard to wear the hero’s crown

Eagle County School District hosts geography, history and science competitions

Vail Daily | 2026-01-17, 19:12

The Gifted and Talented department of Eagle County School District hosted geography, history and science bees at Homestake Peak School in December to wrap up the first semester of classes. The three competitions combined into one massive day of academic

NASA to roll out most powerful rocket ahead of 1st crewed Moon flyby in over 50 years

Anadolu Agency | 2026-01-17, 19:08

NASA is set to unveil its most powerful rocket to date on Saturday ahead of a mission that will carry astronauts around the Moon and back for the first time in over 50 years. The 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, topped with