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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

NASA's SLS rocket rolls to launch pad head of Artemis II moon mission

The Gainesville Sun | 2026-01-17, 19:03

As the sun rose Saturday, Jan. 17, a crowd gathered at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to watch a sight long awaited: the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket that will support the Artemis II lunar mission headed to the launch pad. After rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly

Scientists show how microwaves could probe electron qubits on liquid helium

Interesting Engineering | 2026-01-17, 18:59

A potential breakthrough from Japan may address one of the key obstacles facing this unconventional quantum computing platform. Researchers at RIKEN report a new approach that could make it easier to read information stored in electrons above liquid helium,

Artemis II Moon Mission: NASA Begins Rolling Giant Rocket to Launchpad

New York Times | 2026-01-17, 18:47

The Space Launch System and Orion capsule are being transported to the launchpad before an astronaut mission that could launch as soon as Feb. 6. ...

Why Do Pilots Spool Up Jet Engines Before Takeoff?

Simple Flying | 2026-01-17, 18:45

If you’ve ever watched or been on an aircraft sitting on the

Will AI kickstart a new age of nuclear power

Bahrain News | 2026-01-17, 18:35

The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence worldwide is

Satellites Capture the Hidden World Beneath Antarctica’s Ice

Gizmodo | 2026-01-17, 18:33

A new map of the landscape beneath the continent's ice sheet reveals a previously undiscovered terrain. ...

Nuclear power: The tested solution

The Seattle Times | 2026-01-17, 18:26

Re: “Optimism about nuclear power is high: Is it

Subsurface map of Antarctica reveals hidden terrain with the secrets to climate change

Interesting Engineering | 2026-01-17, 18:23

What lies beneath Antarctica’s immense and impenetrable ice sheet? Until now, we didn’t fully know, but a new, groundbreaking study reached deeper than any other to discover a hidden world that might hold the key to predicting the future of the

How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine

Science Daily | 2026-01-17, 17:44

Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but

Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California

Science Daily | 2026-01-17, 17:44

Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly

AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide

Science Daily | 2026-01-17, 17:44

Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a