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11/24/2024 01:43:15 pm

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Omitted

Fallen Astronaut Memorial on the Moon Omits Name of first African- American Astronaut

No African-American astronaut has yet set foot on the Moon.

Mutant bear

Climate Change Could Lead to More Half Polar Bear, Half Grizzly Hybrids

Locals call this type of bear either a "grolar" or a "prizzly."

Really old beer

Oldest Beer Brewery and Beer Recipe Unearthed in Central China

The study said the tools indicate these early brewers were using specialized tools and advanced beer-making techniques.

Highest?

Mount Chimborazo is the Highest Mountain on Earth; not Mount Everest

That makes Mount Chimborazo the highest place on Earth and the closest to the Moon and outer space.

Project Jacquard components

Google and Levi's Smart Jacket Allows Cyclists to Phone While Biking

Levi's Commuter Jacket is the first iteration of Project Jacquard to actually get to market.

Tested

India Successfully Launches Small-scale Model of its First Space Shuttle

RLV-TD is ISRO's first step at making a two-stage reusable launch vehicle.

Uber

Here’s the Sneaky Way Uber Gets You to Pay Surge Prices

Uber contends surge pricing helps increase supply or the number of Uber drivers in an area.

Like a bird

Ultralight ‘Light Rider’ is World’s First 3D Printed Motorcycle

Being electric, Light Rider is a zero emission machine.

Man-made meteors

Japanese Firm to Create Man-made Meteor Showers for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

It said Sky Canvas will paint the night sky with shooting stars.

Might not happen

New Horizons' Bid to Explore 2014 MU69 in Kuiper Belt Endangered by NASA

The flyby is should take place on New Year's Eve 2018

Here comes the Higgs Factory

China to Begin Building World’s Largest Supercollider by 2021

China's Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) claims physicists from around the world are rushing to China to assist in the project.

Mac the Knife

Yes, Sharks Bite More People in Hawaii but Why?

It's worth remembering attacks are still very rare.

Far too hot

World Carbon Dioxide Levels Jump to Record High in April despite Mitigation

A separate NOAA report found April was the 12th consecutive warmest month on record for the Earth.

Lunar and Martian space stations

Orbital ATK Proposes Building Manned Lunar Space Station by 2020

Orbital ATK’s proposal will lead to establishing a permanent human presence in lunar orbit.

Edible rings

Edible Beer Six-Pack Rings Feed and Doesn’t Kill Marine Life

Some couldn't resist taking a bite out of the rings.

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