Student-built capsules endure heat of reentry for NASA science

Five capsules  on the ground

In July 2024, five student-built capsules endured the scorching heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere as part of the second Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE-2). Scientists are now analyzing data from the KREPE-2 experiments, which could advance the development of heat shields that protect spacecraft when they return to Earth. The mission was designed to … Read more

Wolf wildlife camera puzzle experts caught mysterious animals

This mysterious dog was spotted on a trail camera that monitors wolves in northern Minnesota. Video view from the Voyageurs Wolf project Rounded ears. A beige and gray fur coat. A fluffy tail. This is the description for a mysterious animal caught on camera by Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota. Researchers with the project … Read more

Scientists just got one step closer to creating a ‘super heavy’ element that is so big it will add a new row to the periodic table.

A random assortment of element symbols from the periodic table

Researchers may have found a way to create a new super-heavy element, known as “element 120”, which would be so heavy that it would have to be placed in a new row in periodic table of elements. If they can create this hypothetical element, its atoms could represent an “island of stability” that could revolutionize … Read more

The best early Black Friday deals available now on top-rated tech

Now that we’re in November, it’s time to start shopping for those big tech purchases you’ve been holding off on all year and start your holiday shopping before the mail rush. And what better way to do that than to take advantage of these early Black Friday sales? While Black Friday historically falls on the … Read more

How using Trey Lance could help save the Cowboys’ season

(Editor’s note: The content provided is based on the opinions and/or viewpoint of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.) FRISCO, Texas – When it’s Raynes, it pours. Already struggling to score touchdowns in 2024, and owners of a 3-5 record, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves facing the reality that … Read more

‘A flash of copper caught our attention’: 4,000-year-old dagger discovered deep in Italian cave

A metal dagger covered with dirt

Archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old copper dagger and human skull fragments deep in a cave in Italy. The cave was clearly used for burials, but it also contains the remains of an ancient hearth. “The moment we discovered the dagger was unforgettable.” Federico Bernardinian archaeologist at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice told Live Science. “We … Read more

Donald Trump and the climate consequences of the 2024 US election

Donald Trump’s victory has the ability to reshape US and international climate policy and … [+] action. Getty Images In the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory, climate activists and the wider sustainability community are alarmed. The policies of the next administration will be a significant obstacle to climate progress. Four more years of Trump … Read more

Daytime sleepiness may be linked to pre-dementia syndrome, study finds

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, simply. Subscribe to the CNN Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. CNN – If you find yourself drowsy during your daily activities as you get older, you may need to consider it more than just a concern—as fatigue may … Read more