New research indicates that the most recent major collision in our galaxy occurred billions of years later than previously believed. Using data from the Gaia spacecraft, researchers found that the Milky Way’s last major galactic collision happened less than three billion years ago, not the eight to 11 billion years previously thought.

Rewriting Galactic History: Milky Way’s “Wrinkles” Reveal a Startlingly Recent Collision, Shocking Astrophysicists

A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently made an unprecedented observation of how promethium, a rare element, forms chemical bonds in aqueous solutions. This groundbreaking discovery was made using the Beamline for Materials Measurement (BMM), a beamline funded...

Unlocking the Secrets of Promethium: Scientists Capture a Never-Before-Seen Elemental Bond

Carl Kocher demystifies quantum entanglement through experimental evidence, challenging classical physics and enriching our understanding of quantum paradoxes. Quantum entanglement may be hard to get your head around, but it’s believed to be the key to future technological applications in quantum information. In this guest editorial, inspired by his new article in Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology, Prof Carl Kocher explains his groundbreaking 1964-67 experiments in quantum entanglement and helps us stretch our minds to understand this apparently paradoxical phenomenon.

Quantum Magic: How Scientists Are Untangling the Universe’s Weirdest Mystery

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

According to the research, these mitochondrial DNA insertions could be linked to early death. Mitochondria in brain cells frequently insert their DNA into the nucleus, potentially impacting lifespan, as those with more insertions were found to die earlier. Stress appears to accelerate this process, suggesting a new way mitochondria influence health beyond energy production.

Scientists Have Discovered Strange DNA in Our Brains – and It Could Be Shortening Our Lives

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Late in the 2024 hurricane season, the Northeast Pacific Basin saw significant storm activity, including Hurricane Hone, which, despite not making direct landfall, caused substantial damage in Hawaii with high winds and floods. Following Hone, Hurricanes Gilma and Hector also emerged but were forecast to weaken due to less favorable...

Nature’s Fury Unleashed in the Pacific: Hurricane Hone Wreaks Havoc

A study by the University of York on Arabidopsis thaliana revealed genetic markers that influence the timing of crucial developmental transitions in plants, offering insights for improving crop uniformity and nutritional value. Researchers have discovered genetic variations that explain why plants undergo developmental transitions akin to “puberty” at varying speeds,...

Researchers Uncover the Secrets of “Plant Puberty”

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a giant vortex that has existed for at least 190 years. Recent studies suggest it is distinct from an earlier observed spot, and simulations explore how Jupiter’s winds may have shaped it. The GRS has been shrinking, and future research will focus on its sustainability and potential future disintegration.

What’s Happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? The Solar System’s Largest Storm Could Finally Disappear

New research on tadpoles shows that the FDA-approved drug donepezil induces a reversible torpor-like state in the animals. Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University have successfully induced a hibernation-like torpor state in Xenopus laevis tadpoles using donepezil (DNP), a drug approved by the FDA for treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Harvard Researchers Discover New Life-Saving Potential in Alzheimer’s Drug

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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It's been 13 years since actress Barbara Stuart, best known as Frank Sutton's no-nonsense girlfriend Bunny on TV's Gomer Pyle - USMC sitcom (CBS, 1964-1969), died from a muscular disease on May 15, 2011. She was 81 years old, and this is her story.

In Memory of 'Gomer Pyle' Actress Barbara Stuart: 13 Years After Her Tragic Muscular Disease Demise

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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How Did Bats Begin to Fly? Science Unfolds Their Ancient Secrets

Research from the University of Washington provides new insights into bat evolution, suggesting a transition from gliding ancestors based on limb morphology analysis of extinct and...

How Did Bats Begin to Fly? Science Unfolds Their Ancient Secrets

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