Why weight? Researchers say it's fitness that matters

Cardiorespiratory fitness is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than body mass index (BMI).
Obese individuals who are fit have similar mortality risks as normal weight individuals who are fit.

The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris

The ISS successfully maneuvered to avoid space debris, showcasing the importance of debris monitoring and response in ensuring safety in orbit.

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch

Trump and Musk's partnership underscores the merging of politics and private space exploration in the U.S.

SpaceX Launches Starship Flight 6 For Groundbreaking Test

SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 aims to advance human space travel technology for future Moon and Mars missions.

Starship Flight 6 live updates as Elon Musk try to land rocket with chopsticks'

SpaceX's Starship test is key for Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, aiming for a human colony by 2050.

SpaceX prepare for Starship Flight 6, another Booster catch and a daylight Ship splashdown - NASASpaceFlight.com

SpaceX is achieving a remarkable turnaround in Starship flights, aiming for monthly launches with Flight 6 on November 19.

SpaceX set for next eye-popping attempt to catch rocket with massive metal pincers

SpaceX's upcoming Starship test flight is crucial for rapid reusability and supporting NASA's Artemis lunar missions.

SpaceX reschedules Flight 6 launch date, fully stacks Starship at Starbase, more - Tesla Oracle

SpaceX has rescheduled the Starship Flight 6 launch to November 19, to conduct crucial tests and integrate Starship components.

SpaceX targets Starship Flight 6 launch on November 18

SpaceX's Flight 6 mission aims to successfully demonstrate a Raptor engine relight during the coast phase, a vital step for future orbital missions.

SpaceX stacks Flight 6 Starship megarocket ahead of Nov. 19 launch (photos)

SpaceX's Starship is set for its sixth test flight, marking significant progress in its development and heightening hopes for future lunar exploration.

SpaceX targeting Nov. 18 for next Starship megarocket launch

SpaceX's Starship is targeting a Nov. 19 launch window, aiming to enhance its booster and vehicle capabilities.

SpaceX rolls Starship Flight 6 spacecraft to pad ahead of Nov. 19 launch - and it's wearing a banana (photos)

SpaceX is set for the sixth test flight of Starship on November 19, marking another milestone in reusable rocket technology.

Humans | Science News

The Humans page features the latest news in anthropology, health, medicine, archaeology, psychology, and more.

The world's largest coral was discovered in the South Pacific

Nikk Ogasa is a staff writer who focuses on the physical sciences for Science News.

Some people don't have a mind's eye. Scientists want to know why

The senses of sight and sound are usually mingled in the brain, but not for people with aphantasia.

Keeping weight off may be stymied by fat cells' memory' of obesity

Fat tissue may retain an obesity-related memory, complicating weight loss efforts for individuals.
Epigenetic changes in fat cells can affect metabolism, making sustained weight loss difficult.

Meta penalised $25.4 million in India over breaching privacy policy

Meta was penalized Rs 213.14 crore by India for abusing its dominance with WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy on user data sharing.

Fat remembering' past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts

Fat tissue possesses a memory of past obesity, making weight maintenance difficult after losing weight.

SaaS Onboarding: How to Make It Functional and Easy-to-Use

Proper onboarding is essential for engaging users and fostering long-term relationships with a product.

Shouting Racial Slurs, Neo-Nazi Marchers Shock Ohio's Capital

A neo-Nazi group marched in Columbus, Ohio, sparking condemnation from officials and highlighting ongoing issues of hate and white supremacy in America.

Has the Impact of Rising CO2 on Plants been Exaggerated by Meta-Analysis of Free Air CO2 Enrichment Studies? - PubMed

Meta-analysis of FACE studies has likely overstated elevated CO2 effects on plants, impacting food security predictions.

Fact Check: Share of CO2 in the atmosphere not a reflection of its climate impact

The impact of CO2 on climate change is significant despite its small atmospheric percentage, primarily due to the increase over time driven by human activity.

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal

Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.

NASA Assessing Options For Faster, Cheaper Mars Sample Return

NASA is reviewing 11 proposals aimed at reducing costs and expediting the Mars Sample Return mission by year-end.

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

The Martian New Year marks the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of an ancient ocean on Mars, as observed by the Zhurong rover.

Meteorite found in a drawer at university contains 700-million-year-old evidence of water on Mars

The Lafayette meteorite provides evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago, linked to subsurface ice melting.

Earth | Science News

The Earth topic features the latest news in climate, agriculture, oceans, the environment and more.

How Meal Timing Impacts Sleep

Sleep is critical for health, with meal timing significantly impacting sleep quality and overall well-being.

The Building Blocks of UI/UX: How Atomic Design Transforms Your Workflow

Atomic Design enhances consistency and scalability in UI/UX for large applications by breaking down interfaces into reusable components.

BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" Era

BMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.

LMS Platforms Track Employee Well-Being Via Wellness Programs

Employee wellness now includes holistic aspects like mental and emotional health, effectively delivered through LMS platforms.

Reimagining prototyping with AI

AI is revolutionizing product design, transforming static layouts into interactive and realistic user experiences.

These Are the Brands Everybody on the Planet Recognizes

Recognizable brands like Apple, McDonald's, Nike, and Google dominate global awareness, but surprises exist in the rankings with brands across diverse categories.

Visual communication vs UI/UX design - LogRocket Blog

Visual communication and UI/UX design are crucial for enhancing user engagement and experience in digital products.

The Future of Design: How AI is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators | Andy Budd

The rise of design systems and LLMs is democratizing design, enabling both skilled and unskilled individuals to create quality designs.

Global warming is on the cusp of crucial 1.5 C threshold, suggest ice-core data

Human-induced global warming may have reached 1.49 °C above pre-industrial levels, indicating urgent climate risk.

Trump plans to name Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

Donald Trump plans to appoint Mike Waltz as national security advisor, emphasizing his influence on U.S. policy regarding significant geopolitical conflicts.

How Distributed Databases Power Mission-Critical Business Apps: A Case Study with Amey Banarse | HackerNoon

Businesses must manage and scale real-time data effectively to succeed in today's digital landscape.

Zaha Hadid's Curving Science Center Is Marked With Big Swooping Arches & Expansive Glazing - Yanko Design

Zaha Hadid Architects utilizes local materials and passive cooling strategies for the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.

This digital camera with hollow viewfinder creates direct eye-to-eye contact for more engaging shots - Yanko Design

The Eye to Eye camera connects photographers and subjects emotionally by removing barriers and enabling direct eye contact.

THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 - Nov 10)

Cyber attackers are now using trusted digital tools to conceal their activities, posing a significant threat to security and privacy.
Organizations must urgently address vulnerabilities in edge devices to protect themselves from advanced cyber threats.

Being physically active at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, study says

Peak physical activity in the morning and evening is linked to an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, beyond overall physical activity benefits.

Opinion | Wellness Should be Just a Hobby

Wellness podcasts, often dismissed as 'bro science', are gaining widespread popularity, transcending gender and emphasizing community and entertainment alongside health.

A cosmic census triples the known number of black holes in dwarf galaxies

The census has significantly increased the known number of active black holes in dwarf galaxies, enabling better understanding of cosmic evolution.

Antimatter could travel by truck, a test with protons shows

A special particle trap designed to fit in a truck let researchers haul 70 protons across the CERN campus.
Antiprotons may be next.

'Now we are candidates' - classy Liverpool take early title control

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League, but Alexis Mac Allister acknowledges they weren't considered contenders at the season's start.

Magnite's CTV And Curation Businesses Are Both Growing Rapidly | AdExchanger

Magnite's CTV advertising revenue surged by 23% YoY, driven by increased programmatic adoption among major players.

Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here's why

South Korea fined Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive user information without consent, highlighting increased scrutiny on the company's data practices.

EFF to Court: Reject X's Effort to Revive a Speech-Chilling Lawsuit Against a Nonprofit

X's lawsuit against CCDH aims to suppress criticism and punish the organization for its reports on X's content moderation practices.

5 minutes of exercise can help lower your blood pressure, new research suggests

Replacing sedentary time with brief bouts of exercise can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.

Heart Disease: 8 Factors That Raise Your Risk

Heart disease remains America's top killer, requiring a broader understanding of risk factors beyond traditional measures.

Microsoft just announced its biggest ever investment in Italy

Microsoft is investing €4.3 billion to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in Italy, focusing on digital transformation and renewable energy.

Organic supramolecular crystals with high hydrogen storage performance could enhance fuel-cell vehicle efficiency

Hydrogen's storage challenges require innovative solutions to meet US DOE targets for fuel-cell vehicles.
Porous materials are key for efficient hydrogen storage at lower pressures.

Using Turing patterns to enhance soft pneumatic technology

Turing patterns aid in designing efficient fabric-based soft pneumatic actuators (FSPAs) for versatile soft robotics applications.

Asteroid Ceres is a former ocean world that slowly formed into a giant, murky icy orb

Ceres, long thought to be dry, may be up to 90% ice and could have been an icy ocean world.

Asteroid to enter Earth's orbit temporarily: What to know about 'mini-moon'

A mini-moon, an asteroid named 2024 PT5, will temporarily orbit Earth from late September to late November 2023.

For Maori Winemakers, It's About More Than Just Natural Wine

Māori winemakers are reclaiming ancestral land through decolonized viticulture practices while integrating indigenous philosophies.

Light-controlled artificial maple seeds could monitor the environment even in hard-to-reach locations

Future potential of tiny robot replicating maple seed flight for environmental monitoring and sample delivery.

FAA Seeks to Fine SpaceX $633K for Breaking Rules With Falcon 9 Launches

SpaceX faces a $633,009 fine from the FAA for allegedly violating launch regulations during Falcon 9 missions.

SpaceX's Starship won't be licensed to fly again until late November, FAA says

SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch is delayed by regulatory reviews, likely pushing it to late November 2024. Environmental assessments are key factors in the delay.

SpaceX explains Starship test flight delay, reveals new target date

SpaceX's fifth test flight for Starship is delayed, with a new tentative date in November due to licensing issues and safety analyses.

SpaceX says regulators will keep Starship grounded until at least November

FAA delays SpaceX's Starship launch license approval to late November, impacting their test flight schedule.

FAA defends Starship licensing delays

The FAA defends its collaboration with SpaceX, stating that licensing timelines depend on the company's choices and actions.

Why Jennifer Doudna is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

CRISPR technology has revolutionized gene editing in medicine, impacting various diseases and treatment methodologies.

Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows

Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are expanding their territory to encircle Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk.

CellCell Communication in Health and Disease

Effective cell communication is vital for growth and survival; misunderstandings can lead to disease.

How the iPhone 16 is different from Apple's recent releases

The iPhone 16 is Apple's first AI-tailored model, set to enhance user experience and redefine smartphone capabilities.

Julie MamouMani on Instagram: ""

8,701 likes, 84 comments - mamouz on July 23, 2024: "".

The Civil Rights Lawyer on X (formerly Twitter): "I'm no expert on French muskets, but I believe the iron hardware is all mid 18th century, and all pre American rev war. pic.twitter.com/lQNnnXqWyd / X"

I'm no expert on French muskets, but I believe the iron hardware is all mid 18th century, and all pre American rev war.
pic.twitter.com/lQNnnXqWyd

Scientists Intrigued by Signs of Hidden Ring of Objects at Edge of Solar System

A cluster of objects beyond the Kuiper Belt may reshape our understanding of the Solar System's formation and the potential for life.

World Scholar on X (formerly Twitter): "Art Nouveau doesn't get the attention it truly deserves.So here are 14 masterpieces that show its beauty, glamor and prestige... 1. Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City (1899) pic.twitter.com/KpS40vlw7R / X"

Art Nouveau doesn't get the attention it truly deserves.So here are 14 masterpieces that show its beauty, glamor and prestige... 1.

Etienne Dorsay on Instagram: " #ivars"

3,179 likes, 13 comments - etienne_dorsay on August 23, 2024: " #ivars".

An Underwater Study on Light and Fish Was Regularly Interrupted by Elephant Seals

Northern elephant seals utilize sonar signals to locate prey effectively during deep-sea foraging.

You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public

The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.

Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election

The New York judge delayed Trump's sentencing to maintain judicial impartiality ahead of the presidential election.

Self-sensing cantilever design enhances microelectromechanical system performance in challenging environments

The innovative cantilever design enhances MEMS sensitivity and versatility, especially in biological and industrial applications, overcoming limitations of traditional silicon-based devices.

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has led to drops in incoming Black student enrollment at some colleges.

The Challenge Is to Write 50,000 Words in a Month. Should ChatGPT Be Able to Help?

The use of AI in NaNoWriMo raises ethical questions about creativity, inclusivity, and the future of writing.

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Maori queen Nga Wai Hono i te po Paki crowned in new dawn' for New Zealand

Nga Wai Hono i te po Paki has been crowned the second ever Maori queen, marking a historical transition in the Kiingitanga movement.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in 'dieselgate' trial

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn begins trial for fraud related to the 'dieselgate' scandal, denying all charges nine years after the crisis.

Charging stations for electric vehicles boost spending at nearby businesses, study finds

Electric vehicle charging stations contribute economically to nearby businesses, enhancing their revenue while supporting cleaner transportation initiatives.

Preventing car battery fires with help from machine learning

New research proposes a machine learning framework to predict and prevent overheating in lithium-ion batteries, enhancing electric vehicle safety.

Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days

Coastal flooding from high tides is increasingly common in the U.S. due to climate change, affecting millions each year.

Top dog Joey Chestnut beats his archrival and his own hot dog-eating world record

Joey Chestnut broke his own record by eating 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes in a historic match against Takeru Kobayashi.

Fanny Antoine on Instagram: "happy me :)"

150 likes, 18 comments - fannyantoine_ on September 1, 2024: "happy me :)".

on Instagram: "@salesgossesoff - Vendred 6 Septembre Pour eger cette rentree 2024 nous vons progrmme votre soree preferee "

268 likes, 0 comments - 809_club on August 31, 2024: "@salesgossesoff - Vendred 6 Septembre Pour eger cette rentree 2024 nous vons progrmme votre soree preferee ".

Charles Leclerc on Instagram: "Siete i numeri 1 Forza Ferrari "

4M likes, 60K comments - charles_leclerc on September 1, 2024: "Siete i numeri 1 Forza Ferrari ".

Where are the flying cars?

Aeronautics and aerospace represent critical fields of study focused on flight technology and the dynamics of air and space.

Uber hit with $324 million EU fine for improper data transfer

Uber faces a €290 million fine for improperly transferring EU driver data to the US, marking a significant GDPR violation.

Feeling Overwhelmed with the Prospect of Losing Weight?

Health changes can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety and inaction; focusing on one step at a time helps mitigate this overwhelming feeling.

Moving in the Dark': Hamas Documents Show Tunnel Battle Strategy

Hamas meticulously prepared for combat with an underground network, complicating Israel's military objectives.
Hamas's strategic fortifications and training enhance their operational effectiveness against Israeli forces.

Urgent Chrome update you can't ignore - there's a 'high' risk of hack

Google is urging users to update Chrome due to a serious vulnerability that allows hackers to seize control of the browser.

His siblings gathered to sell the family home, so he shot them

Joseph DeLucia's mental decline culminated in a tragic family shooting following his mother's death and disputes over the family home.

The U.S. national security adviser meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing

The main goal of Sullivan's trip to China was to stabilize U.S.-China relations ahead of the upcoming election.

The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, was detained in Paris over allegations of the platform's involvement in serious crimes.

How Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Could Change Smartphones Forever

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 launch emphasizes generative AI, reflecting industry trends initiated by competitors.

Pompeii Sites on X (formerly Twitter): "The amphitheatre in Pompeii, or 'spectacula' as these buildings were known in the Republican period, is the oldest stone-built arena in the Roman world constructed in c.70 BC. Here are a few things you may not know about it. pic.twitter.com/PLd2rMuddj / X"

The amphitheatre in Pompeii, or 'spectacula' as these buildings were known in the Republican period, is the oldest stone-built arena in the Roman world constructed in c.70 BC.
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