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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
Jan-Lennard Struff beats Taylor Fritz in Munich for first ATP title | ATP Tour | Tennis
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Quick Glance: Struff wins first Tour title in Munich: Tournament overview
- Jan-Lennard Struff secures his first Tour title in Munich against Taylor Fritz.
- Struff took on the role of the German frontman after Zverev's exit.
- He bravely played through the weather challenges without complaining.
- The BMW Open will be upgraded in 2025, major changes are on the horizon.
Peter Higgs, physicist who theorised Higgs boson, dies aged 94: The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.
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Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
ATP Barcelona: Rafael Nadal wins impressively at Comeback: Rafael Nadal has made an impressive return to the tennis tour: At the ATP tournament in Barcelona ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-barcelona-rafael-nadal-gewinnt-eindrucksvoll-bei-comeback
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Biden to tout $6 billion deal with semiconductor manufacturer Micron during Syracuse trip
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4618422-biden-tout-semiconductor-deal-micron-boise-syracuse/
Zendaya Talks 'Challengers' Sex Scenes: 'What Sex Scenes?': Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Conner discuss the teased threesome scene in 'Challengers ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/zendaya-challengers-sex-scenes-1234975127/
Challengers: Zendaya and her tennis boys teach us a lesson about the sport: A tennis-obsessed screenwriter and Zendaya's star power turn Luca Guadagnino's film ...
theathletic.com/5436759/2024/04/25/challengers-film-zendaya-tennis/
Successful campaign on the west coast: Australian animal rights activists celebrate the rescue of 130 whales
spiegel.de/panorama/australien-tierschuetzer-feiern-rettung-von-130-walen-a-ccdd6b40-9cad-451a-bec8-9450afa528de
Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award: Novak Djokovic claimed three Major titles in 2023
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/144157/novak-djokovic-wins-laureus-sportsman-of-the-year-award/
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Challengers: Zendaya and her tennis boys teach us a lesson about the sport: A tennis-obsessed screenwriter and Zendaya's star power turn Luca Guadagnino's film ...
theathletic.com/5436759/2024/04/25/challengers-film-zendaya-tennis/
From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/from-colour-to-climate-change-a-scientists-journey/
David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/news/david-harewood-othello-blackface-b2533646.html
Emma Raducanu slammed and ridiculed for embarrassing Madrid defeat: Emma Raducanu has been slammed by pundits and ridiculed by fans after an embarrassing defeat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/emma-raducanu-slammed-ridiculed-embarrassing-madrid-defeat-20710873/
Novak Djokovic tells fan in Monte Carlo to 'shut the f--k up' in wild tennis meltdown
news.com.au/sport/tennis/shut-the-f-up-novak-djokovic-goes-nuclear-on-fan-in-monte-carlo/news-story/15e0a625a8381788da455da2019d3034
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
A teacher promised his 1978 class an eclipse party. He just hosted it.: Decades ago, Patrick Moriarty told his New York science classes that they would watch the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/solar-eclipse-new-york-teacher/
Review: ‘Challengers’: Zendaya commands the screen in this inspired and beautifully crafted depiction of the high stakes of tennis matches ...
filmupdates.net/2024/04/19/review-challengers/
New Science: Training to Failure vs. Near Failure: by Chris Shugart
What Builds More Muscle?
What works best, training to absolute failure or leaving a couple of ...
forums.t-nation.com/t/new-science-training-to-failure-vs-near-failure/287314
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
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An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
johnhorgan.org/cross-check/consciousness-and-the-dennett-paradox
Rafael Nadal continues to face injury ‘limitations’ and is unsure if he will compete at French Open
cnn.com/2024/04/25/sport/rafael-nadal-madrid-open-tennis-spt-intl/
Garbiñe Muguruza announces retirement from tennis at age 30: The Spaniard, who last played in January of 2023, announced her retirement at a press conference in ...
tennis.com/news/articles/garbine-muguruza-announces-retirement-from-tennis-at-age-30
Zendaya honors Venus and Serena Williams' 1998 Vogue photoshoot with beaded braids and black-and-white gown
pagesix.com/2024/04/18/style/zendaya-honors-venus-and-serena-williams-1998-vogue-photoshoot-with-beaded-braids-and-black-and-white-gown/
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
‘Challengers’ Is the Sexiest Movie of the Year. He’s Why.: Josh O’Connor was best known for playing an uptight Prince Charles in “The Crown ...
wsj.com/arts-culture/film/josh-oconnor-challengers-the-crown-20f8121d
Sydney Sweeney 'apologizes' for 'having great t**s': An unphased Sydney Sweeney subtly hit back at haters with a humourous jumper that apologised for "having ...
indy100.com/celebrities/sydney-sweeney-apology
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Novak Djokovic eclipses Roger Federer's record for oldest man ranked No. 1 in tennis
ctvnews.ca/sports/novak-djokovic-eclipses-roger-federer-s-record-for-oldest-man-ranked-no-1-in-tennis-1.6838789
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
- Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.
- Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.
- There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.
- Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/solar-eclipse-conspiracy-theories-far-right-1234998475/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Searching for new asymmetry between matter and antimatter: Once a particle of matter, always a particle of matter. Or not. Thanks to a quirk of quantum physics ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-asymmetry-antimatter.html
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’: Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/science/australia-wildlife-cats.html
Four Wild Ways to Save the Koala (That Just Might Work): To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/australia-wildlife-koalas.html
Novak Djokovic to become the oldest No. 1 in PIF ATP Rankings history | ATP Tour | Tennis
atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-pif-atp-rankings-april-2024-oldest-no-1
O.J. Simpson will be cremated; estate executor says 'hard no' to controversial ex-athlete’s brain being studied for CTE
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oj-simpson-will-cremated-estate-executor-says-hard-no-controversial-ex-rcna147756
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
UAE to see pink supermoon tonight; when, where to catch it - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-to-see-pink-supermoon-tonight-when-where-to-catch-it
BSC said all was well. She exposed the truth with a spreadsheet.: 14 years ago computer science professor Marietta Cameron used public documents to prove ...
al.com/news/2024/04/bsc-said-all-was-well-she-exposed-the-truth-with-a-spreadsheet.html
Amarah's alleged killer goes to court, covered in faeces: THE man who allegedly beheaded four-year-old Amarah Lallitte at her Arouca home last Monday has been ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/amarahs-alleged-killer-goes-to-court-covered-in-faeces/article_6334ae0a-fb4b-11ee-9dbd-2367bebc95d1.html
Why is methane seeping on Mars? NASA scientists have new ideas: The most surprising revelation from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover—that methane is seeping from the ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-methane-seeping-mars-nasa-scientists.html
Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 to win Porsche Grand Prix: Elena Rybakina eased to her third title of the season with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s ...
apnews.com/article/stuttgart-porsche-rybakina-kostyuk-00eab5d980aada33de58bb7670d304aa
Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-largest.html
Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
‘Gifted’ China cat killer rejected by top university despite getting top marks in nuclear science entrance exam
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258336/gifted-china-cat-killer-rejected-top-university-despite-getting-top-marks-nuclear-science-entrance
Want to catch a rare glimpse of an Everest-sized comet?: Here is what you need to know about the so-called ‘Devil Comet’.
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Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?: Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/science/why-do-cicadas-emerge.html
‘Incredible’ Emma Raducanu plays ‘best tennis’ of her life to inspire Britain to historic win
cnn.com/2024/04/14/sport/emma-raducanu-billie-jean-king-cup-britain-spt-intl/
Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems: Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-rapid-arctic-boreal-ecosystems.html
Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at Roland Garros: Rafa Nadal's withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-times Grand Slam ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-wants-last-dance-with-nadal-roland-garros-2024-04-07/
Mikael Ymer changes his mind on return to tennis amid anti-doping ban: "Retirement was boring"
tennis.com/baseline/articles/mikael-ymer-changes-his-mind-on-return-to-tennis-amid-anti-doping-ban-retirement-was-boring
Maths teaching fails pupils by ignoring cognitive science findings: From the University of Auckland: We have to prioritise the science of learning over political ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/maths-teaching-fails-pupils-by-ignoring-cognitive-science-findings/
Rare Javan rhino calf spotted in Indonesia: A new Javan rhinoceros calf has been spotted at an Indonesian national park, giving hope for the conservation of one ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-rare-javan-rhino-calf-indonesia.html
The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu: An unusual outbreak of the disease has spread to dairy herds in multiple U.S. states.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/podcasts/the-daily/bird-flu.html
Cloud seeding didn't cause Dubai flood: US, UAE have done it for years: Dubai's torrential floods are linked to humans changing the weather, just not on purpose ...
businessinsider.com/what-is-cloud-seeding-dubai-photos-how-make-rain-weather-2024-4
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
On the mend, and back to school—in the classroom and on the court—for Jenny Brady
tennis.com/news/articles/jenny-jennifer-brady-ucla-bruins-coach-injury-assistant
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?: When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-total-solar-eclipse.html
Four Malaysians admitted to Harvard class of 2028: PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysians - Bryan Lim from Kuala Lumpur, Elisa See from Johor and Victor Ngow and Thamini ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/07/four-malaysians-admitted-to-harvard-class-of-2028
‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist Make a Sizzling Trio in Luca Guadagnino’s Sexy Grand Slam
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/challengers-review-zendaya-josh-oconnor-mike-faist-luca-guadagnino-1235870986/
Quick Glance: Challengers: An Engaging Tennis Love Triangle
- Luca Guadagnino's most recent cinematic creation offers a captivating narrative centered around a love triangle within the tennis world, showcasing the stellar performances of Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor.
- As the plot unfolds, we witness the journey of three acquaintances from their teenage years, now competing in a tennis championship to emerge as the renowned grand slam victor, reigniting past rivalries both on and off the court.
- Zendaya's portrayal shines with its depth, complementing the film's seamless integration of tension, sensuality, and narrative intricacies.
- In essence, Challengers delivers an unconventional love triangle tale, distinguished by the exceptional performances of its cast and the remarkable expertise of its filmmaking crew. Guadagnino's adept direction of Kuritzkes' screenplay elevates the film into a realm of cinematic excellence.
Red Dots around Total Solar Eclipse Explained: During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers saw ruby-colored prominences sticking out of the moon's shadow ...
scientificamerican.com/article/red-dots-around-total-solar-eclipse-explained/
Darwin Blanch on Rafael Nadal clash in Madrid | ATP Tour | Tennis: Darwin Blanch's tennis travels will take him somewhere he may not have dreamt on Thursday: to ...
atptour.com/en/news/blanch-madrid-2024-feature
'Four Lads in Jeans' meme given a 2024 update: The internet famous ‘Four Lads in Jeans’ meme has received a 2024 with the original guys reuniting to recreate it ...
indy100.com/viral/four-lads-in-jeans-update
How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb?: Experts are talking about a few months: The Mullah regime is probably on the verge of developing a nuclear bomb ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/atomprogramm-iran-bombe-100.html
NASA rethinks plan to return rare Mars samples to Earth: Due to budget constraints, NASA is rethinking the architecture of the Mars Sample Return program ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/world/nasa-mars-sample-return-plan-scn/
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Spanish tennis player Aaron Cortes banned to 2039 for corruption: Spanish tennis player Aaron Cortes is banned from the sport until 2039 by the International ...
bbc.com/sport/tennis/68776130
Serena Williams open to owning WNBA team, calls women’s sport “overly safe bet”: Williams spoke on the rise of women’s sport in an exclusive interview with CNN.
tennis.com/baseline/articles/serena-williams-open-to-owning-wnba-team-calls-women-s-sport-overly-safe-bet
Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
phys.org/news/2024-04-japan-moon-lander-wasnt-built.html
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they're true, says study
phys.org/news/2024-04-americans-bad-conspiracy-theories-theyre.html
China central bank to set up $70 bln tech re-lending programme: China's central bank will set up a 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) re-lending programme to support ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-central-bank-set-up-70-bln-tech-re-lending-programme-2024-04-07/
Guaranteed Centre Court seats for Wimbledon? That’ll be £116,000 … each: Super-rich can avoid queues as club puts five-year debentures up for sale – applications ...
theguardian.com/news/2024/apr/25/guaranteed-centre-court-seat-for-wimbledon-thatll-be-116000-each
Rafael Nadal is about to share a super announcement: The Spanish champion, after the last missed tournaments, is ready to compete again: announcement soon?
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Rafael_Nadal/143881/rafael-nadal-is-about-to-share-a-super-announcement/
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves, study finds: A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-ocean-currents-threaten-collapse-antarctic.html
NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, arrive in Florida for Boeing's first human spaceflight
apnews.com/article/boeing-space-capsule-starliner-astronauts-nasa-4742d2759c51d63c0d2ec9cbf93fce25
Martina Navratilova makes radical move, questions players accepting to play in Arabia
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/144134/martina-navratilova-makes-radical-move-questions-players-accepting-to-play-in-arabia/
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Monte-Carlo | ATP Tour | Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters due to a ...
atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-monte-carlo-2024-withdrawal
COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?: Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1241063826/sun-space-siblings-mystery-comic
Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change: STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.
npr.org/2024/04/20/1244920874/women-of-color-still-lag-behind-in-stem-jobs-despite-efforts-to-change
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Daria Kasatkina survives “tennis drama,” shocks Jessica Pegula to reach Charleston final
tennis.com/news/articles/daria-kasatkina-survives-tennis-drama-shocks-jessica-pegula-to-reach-charleston-final
The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever: Thales, a Greek philosopher 2,600 years ago, is celebrated for predicting a famous solar eclipse and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/science/eclipse-prediction-ancient-greece-thales.html
The physical sensations of watching a total solar eclipse: "A total solar eclipse is so much more than something you just see with your eyes ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1199886060/life-kit-how-to-chase-total-solar-eclipse--04-01-2024
Quick Glance: New York inmates' legal action over solar phenomenon
- Prisoners in a New York correctional facility have taken legal action as the state's Department of Corrections announced restrictions that would hinder their observation of the upcoming total solar eclipse next week.
- The six individuals incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility are asserting that preventing them from witnessing this rare astronomical occurrence would infringe upon their religious rights as outlined in the constitution.
- The impending solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday afternoon and was last visible in the United States back in 2017. It will not be observable in the country again until 2044.
- A representative from the Department of Corrections informed ABC News that they refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters but emphasized that the lockdown's purpose is to prioritize the "safety" of both the inmates and prison staff.
How a Theory about Climate Change Led to The Feminine Mystique: In 1958 Betty Friedan wrote an article that changed science journalism—and her career
scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-theory-about-climate-change-led-to-the-feminine-mystique/
Elliot Page says he had sex with Juno co-star 'all the time' while filming: Elliot Page claims he had sex with Juno co-star Olivia Thirlby "all the time" while ...
indy100.com/celebrities/elliot-page-olivia-thirlby-sex-2667743756
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