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Interstellar comet is only third known object to visit from beyond our solar system
Yahoo News
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Astronomers are rolling out a welcome mat for a newly identified visitor from beyond our solar system. The object — thought to be a comet — is only the third-ever confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our cosmic neighborhood. Dubbed...
Scientists baffled by object in space spotted hurtling towards us
Wales Online
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July 3, 2025
Scientists have identified an object they suspect may have originated from another star system, and it seems to be heading towards Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) announced today that its scientists have detected what could be the third...
New interstellar comet will keep a safe distance from Earth, NASA says
Yahoo News
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has discovered an interstellar comet that’s wandered into our backyard. The space agency spotted the quick-moving object with the Atlas telescope in Chile earlier this week, and confirmed it was a comet from...
What your favourite celebrities' TATTOOS say about them, according to science - from Ed Sheeran to Post Malone...and even The Rock
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
From David Beckham to Justin Bieber, many celebrities are known for their vast collections of tattoos. But it's not just these inked-up stars who are fond of tattoos. Other A-listers who have secretly hit the studio include Keke Palmer, Tom...
How the Trump administration is already cutting off climate research
The Detroit News - Michigan
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A $15 million federal grant was supposed to help scientists better understand how the warming climate is harming plants and animals, setting many on paths toward extinction. But the Trump administration shelved it earlier this year, miring the...
Scientists spot object possibly from outside our solar system 'headed for Earth'
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
Scientists have detected an object they believe may have originated from another star-system - and it appears to be heading in Earth's direction. The European Space Agency (ESA) said today that its scientists have detected what could be the...
Science AFP 'Significant declines' in some species after deep-sea mining: research
Yahoo News
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Deep-sea mining could impact marine life stretching from the tiniest bottom dwellers to apex predators like swordfish and sharks, a major piece of industry-funded research found Thursday. The Metals Company -- a leading deep-sea mining firm --...
Research initiative uses game cameras and 3D scanning to study native birds and plants
Hawaii Public Radio
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July 2, 2025
Bridging bird and plant conservation here in Hawaiʻi is the mission of a new project called the Lost Manu Research Initiative. A blooming Cyanea horrida The research project incorporates game cameras and 3D scanning of museum collections to...
Research At Alaska SeaLife Center Extended Through 2027 Under Federal Permit
KSRM 920 AM - Alaska
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July 2, 2025
Scientific research on marine mammals at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward will continue through early 2027, following a newly approved extension by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Hawaiian Electric tests goat grazing as vegetation management option for landowners
Maui Now - Hawaii
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July 2, 2025, 11:46 AM HST Shannon McCann feeds goats during a tour at the Surfing Goat Dairy. PC: Cammy Clark (11.18.23) As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric completed a successful demonstration on Maui using...
Researchers launch new search to find Amelia Earhart’s plane
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System
Yahoo News
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Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our Solar System -- only the third ever spotted, though scientists suspect many more may slip past unnoticed. The visitor from the stars, designated...
Scientists tracking ‘interstellar’ object that has come to us from another solar system
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
University of Hawaiʻi’s telescope dedicated in 1970 now honored for enduring impact on space exploration
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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June 29, 2025
Mark Chun, director of UH88, hosts a panel discussion about the early days of the telescope while looking through old photos on Thursday, June 26. (Kelsey Walling/Big Island Now) In 1970, the University of Hawaiʻi’s 2.2-meter telescope was...
Senate Appropriators Reject Trump’s NSF Cuts
Inside Higher Ed
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Sen. Jerry Moran, Republican of Kansas, proposed sending $9 billion to the National Science Foundation. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Signs that Congress intends to push back on the Trump administration’s wholesale slashing of federal budgets emerged...
Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat parent faces greenwashing allegations
RetailBiz
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July 1, 2025
Edgewell Personal Care Australia and its US-based parent company, Edgewell Personal Care Company (Edgewell PCC) are facing legal action due to alleged misleading claims about their Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens being ‘reef friendly.’...
Trump Administration Proposes Closing Key Climate Research Lab in Hawaii
Times News Global
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2026 aims to close the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, a key site for climate research in the United States. Since 1958, this facility has provided vital data on...
Scholars, descendants gather to explore Spanish Hawaiian migration history
The Reporter - California
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July 4, 2025
Spanish Hawaiian Heritage Association will host an international conference at UC Davis in September – a celebration of their heritage that traces its roots from Spain to the sugar cane fields of Hawaii and then to California and farming...
Federal funding shift brings UH Hilo STEM support program to a close
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 3, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutesNorth Kohala service project The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s nearly 20-year involvement in a national effort to support underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has come to an...
Hawaiian Airlines says it was hit by ‘cybersecurity event’ - but flyers should be safe
TechRadar Pro
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June 30, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines files 8-K form with the SEC It claims to have observed an attack, but it didn't affect flights or their safety Security researchers believe the attack was done by Scattered Spider Hawaiian Airlines has said it recently suffered a...