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Next total solar eclipse depends on how far you’re willing to travel
If you missed out on a chance to view the eclipse for any reason, it’s going to be a bit of a wait for a shot at a similar experience in the same region. But if the fervor over this year’s eclipse was any indication, it’s never too early to plan for the next one.
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Nobel Prize-winning scientist: "Why do we die" - the latest on aging and immortality
Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary advancements transform the stuff of science fiction into everyday reality, are we closer to extending our lifespan or even perhaps immortality?
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James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of school shooter, set to be sentenced on manslaughter charges
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager who killed four students in the 2021 school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, are set to be sentenced to prison on Tuesday, weeks after being convicted of manslaughter.
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Protein ice cream company wins 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition
Rice University hosts world’s largest and richest student startup competition
Ice cream company Protein Pints took home the grand prize at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) April 6 as the best student ventures from top universities across the world competed for prizes in front of nearly 350 angel, venture capital and corporate investors and members of the business community.
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Toxic ‘forever’ chemicals found in excessive levels in global groundwater, study says
Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at levels much higher than many international regulators allow, a new study found.
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The sun's corona is visible as the moon passes in front of the sun during a total solar eclipse at Big Summit Prairie ranch in …
Published on April 8, 2024
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Total solar eclipse: Where and when to watch and what to look out for
The day has finally arrived. After a nearly seven-year wait, it’s time for a total solar eclipse to create a celestial spectacle in the skies over the United States as well as parts of Mexico and Canada.
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Rockets/planes will chase eclipse to solve sun’s enduring mysteries
Here comes the sun, as the Beatles famously sang.
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Israeli doctor: "Detained Palestinians undergo ‘routine’ amputations for handcuff injuries."
A doctor at a field hospital for detained Palestinians at Israel’s Sde Teiman army base has described “deplorable conditions” and “routine” amputations due to handcuff injuries, according to an exclusive report from the newspaper Haaretz.
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Why cloudy forecast doesn’t mean your eclipse is ruined
The total solar eclipse is just days away and the cloud forecast is looking grim for some regions.
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Houston's Space Odyssey: Commemorating the Great Space Race with Dr. Douglas Brinkley
Houston Style Magazine Invites You to an Unforgettable Luncheon Experience on May 1st, 2024
Prepare for a celestial journey through time as The Heritage Society invites you to the eagerly anticipated Houston Heritage Luncheon, taking place on May 1st, 2024, at The Briar Club. With renowned historian Dr. Douglas Brinkley at the helm, the event promises a captivating exploration of Houston's pivotal role in the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing, coupled with a celebration of The Heritage Society's 70th anniversary.
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What you should know about stress, according to a doctor
There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.
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Wear red and green to experience Purkinje effect during total solar eclipse
Over two centuries ago, physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně noticed that red flowers looked bright carmine during sunny days but appeared to change to a deep muted hue come nighttime.
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US restaurants and chefs that are 2024 James Beard Award finalists
A New Orleans restaurant featuring a modern Senegalese tasting menu and an Ethiopia-born chef who studied psychology before turning to a culinary career are among the restaurants and chefs named as finalists for the coveted James Beard Awards.
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Not just clouds but new weather threat for eclipse viewers to worry about
The highly anticipated total solar eclipse is fast-approaching, but a new wrinkle has appeared in the forecast for Monday’s event.
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Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time
Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk of dying from cancer, according to new research.
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Judge overturns murder convictions of ‘Chester Trio’ after more than two decades in prison
Citing new DNA evidence, a Pennsylvania judge on Thursday overturned the murder convictions of three men known as the “Chester Trio” who have been imprisoned for nearly 25 years for a crime they say they did not commit.
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AT&T has launched an investigation into the source of a data leak. An AT&T store in New York is pictured here. Mandatory Credit: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg/Getty …
Published on April 1, 2024
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Why some clouds vanish during solar eclipses
It’s midday, and the sun is high in the sky, a natural cyan canvas peppered with puffy, cauliflower-shaped clouds. With little warning, the clouds cluttering the horizon start to vanish before your eyes. Not long after, the world begins to darken, as the golden orb that sustains life on Earth swiftly disappears from view.
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