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Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

Science says that eggs are less prone to cracking when dropped horizontally on their side

NEW YORK – Eggs are less likely to crack when they fall…
Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding

Europe begins campaign to attract scientists and researchers following funding freeze by Trump

Europe is making a move to attract scientists and researchers with new…
How to catch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

Guide to observing the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, particles from Halley’s comet

Halley’s comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by…
Chinese astronauts' return to earth delayed owing to weather

Chinese Astronauts’ Earth Return Postponed Due to Weather

BEIJING – Three Chinese astronauts’ return to Earth has been postponed owing…
NASA's oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthday

NASA’s most senior astronaut experienced a rejuvenating journey in space before coming back on his 70th birthday.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fresh from space, NASA’s oldest full-time astronaut said…
Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Blue Origin sends all-female group including Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez into space

Entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, recently sent his partner Lauren…
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station

Three crew members, including Americans and Russians, launch to the International Space Station

Roscosmos space corporation released a video showing a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying…
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

The Trump administration blocks half a billion in federal funding for Brown University

The Trump administration is considering halting more than $500 million in contracts…
Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the world

Legal action stops the import of certain Chilean sea bass from Antarctica amid fishing dispute in the Southern Ocean

MIAMI – A federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of…
Earth’s storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it’s especially bad for farming

The decreasing water levels in soil, lakes, and rivers are posing a serious threat to agriculture.

During a train ride to visit Professor Dongryeol Ryu’s family, he and…