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Millie Hughes-Fulford, trailblazing astronaut, dies at 75

Millie Hughes-Fulford, a trailblazing astronaut and scientist who became the first female payload specialist to fly in space for NASA, died following a yearslong battle with cancer, her family said. She was 75......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 9th, 2021

Hubble spots a cluster of emission nebulae within the Large Magellanic Cloud

A bubbling region of stars both old and new lies some 160,000 light-years away in the constellation Dorado. This complex cluster of emission nebulae is known as N11, and was discovered by American astronomer and NASA astronaut Karl Gordon Henize in 1.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Controversial bill to abolish California fire hazard rankings dies in Legislature

A bill that sought to overhaul California's system for wildfire hazard mapping has died in the state Assembly......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Watch a space station astronaut enjoy a rare treat in style

A Russian cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, bringing with it tons of supplies and a special delivery......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Massachusetts man dies while hiking with family in New Hampshire

Massachusetts man dies while hiking with family in New Hampshire.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

"Her last jump of the day": Skydiving teacher dies after hitting dust devil, student injured

"Her last jump of the day": Skydiving teacher dies after hitting dust devil, student injured.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing"s troubled capsule

NASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97

Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, died Sunday at his home in San Francisco at age 97, according to a Chinese university and a research center......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Astronaut shares dazzling star-filled video from the space station

Check out this dazzling star-filled time-lapse created by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick on the International Space Station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

ISS astronaut video shows a tough gym workout

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara has shared a video offering an inside look at how space station visitors keep in good shape during six-month stays in orbit......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Mesmerizing ISS time-lapse shows aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared an amazing time-lapse that he captured from the ISS showing an aurora, satellites, stars, and a meteor......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

David Hill, pioneer of GM"s overseas operations, dies at 97

David Hill, a raconteur with extraordinary international tales, served many roles during a decadeslong career at GM......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test

Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Eugene McDonald, vehicle valuations pioneer, dies at 96

McDonald, whose vehicle valuation insights helped inform auto remarketing, died July 1 in Gainesville, Ga., after a brief illness, according to his obituary......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Winston, beloved gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 52 after suffering health problems

Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Scientists built real-life “stillsuit” to recycle astronaut urine on space walks

Prototype would replace multi-layered adult diapers currently worn on space walks. Enlarge / The Fremen on Arrakis wear full-body "stillsuits" that recycle absorbed sweat and urine into potable water. (credit: Warner Bros.).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher

Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

Man involved in 2019 Fresno mass shooting dies, officials say

Man involved in 2019 Fresno mass shooting dies, officials say.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

A midsummer red sprite seen from space

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick photographed red sprites in Earth's upper atmosphere from the International Space Station on June 3, 2024. The bright red flashes are a less understood phenomena associated with powerful lightning events and appear hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

This NASA astronaut has been getting creative with his camera on the ISS

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has been sharing stunning images from the space station, while also revealing how he gets the shots......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature"

Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024