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When Is the Boeing Starliner Launch and How to Watch the NASA Test Flight Live
Boeing is scheduled to make a second attempt to launch its Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station on Tuesday, testing the capsule ahead of its planned first flight with astronauts on board later this year.
Wall Street Journal  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By Doug Cameron
NASA, Boeing launch Starliner to the ISS: How to watch test flight live
A technical issue delayed Boeing's second attempt to reach the ISS, but now it's ready to fly. Here's how to catch the launch live on Tuesday.
CNet  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Amanda Kooser
NASA, Boeing launch Starliner to the space station: How to watch live
The first test flight didn't end so well but Boeing has dusted itself off for attempt number two. Here's how you can watch the launch live.
CNet  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Amanda Kooser
Boeing’s Starliner Launch for NASA: When to Watch
After a flawed trip to orbit in 2019, the company is taking another crack at an uncrewed test flight of its spacecraft for NASA astronauts.
New York Times  ·  9 hours ago
Watch Live: NASA Attempts Second Launch of Boeing’s Troubled Starliner Spacecraft
The initial test flight in 2019 failed, requiring a slew of fixes to get the program back on track.
Gizmodo  ·  7 hours ago
Earth's longer days kick-started oxygen growth: study
Scientists have a new idea for how Earth got its oxygen: It’s because the planet slowed down and days got longer.
Fox News  ·  8 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
New theory: Earth’s longer days kick-started oxygen growth
A study published Monday proposes and puts to the test the theory that longer, continuous daylight kick-started weird bacteria into producing lots of oxygen, making most of life as we know it possible.
New York Post  ·  3 hours ago
The Starliner Launch Was Called Off Again. This Time It Was Boeing’s Fault.
A test flight of Boeing's autonomous, reusable space capsule was called off for a second time on Tuesday.
Barrons  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By Al Root
Boeing, NASA, United Launch Alliance scrub Starliner launch due to technical issue
Boeing's second attempt at an uncrewed orbital flight test of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has been postponed for the second time on Tuesday after engineers found "unexpected valve position indications" in the vehicle's propulsion systems.
FOX Business  ·  4 hours ago  ·  By Lucas Manfredi
Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed by Propulsion Problem
NASA released a statement about the delay roughly two hours before the expected launch on Tuesday, and said the next opportunity to launch the Starliner from Cape Canaveral is on Wednesday.
Wall Street Journal  ·  2 hours ago  ·  By Micah Maidenberg and Doug Cameron
Boeing postpones its Starliner mission after detecting a technical issue
Boeing postponed the test launch of its uncrewed Starliner astronaut capsule on Tuesday, the company said in a statement, blaming a valve issue that popped up during lightning storms earlier in the week.
The Verge  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Joey Roulette
NASA, Boeing Starliner launch to ISS delayed again due to technical issue
The first test flight in 2019 didn't end well. Boeing dusted itself off for a second attempt this summer, but it's now been scrapped twice.
CNet  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Amanda Kooser
Boeing postpones key test flight to space
Boeing Co (BA.N) on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its CST-100 Starliner capsule from Florida's Cape Canaveral bound for the International Space Station in what was to have been a crucial do-over test flight following a near-catastrophic failure during its 2019 debut.
Reuters  ·  7 hours ago
Boeing Postpones Key Test Flight to Space Due to Glitch
Boeing on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its CST-100 Starliner capsule from Florida's Cape Canaveral bound for ...
NTD  ·  5 hours ago
Boeing attempts uncrewed test flight to ISS a second time
Boeing will be aiming to get its spaceflight program back on track Tuesday with an uncrewed flight of its Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), after its last such test in 2019 ended in failure.
Phys.org  ·  14 hours ago  ·  By Science X staff
Boeing scrubs launch of Starliner crew capsule to space station
Mission managers told the launch team to recycle for another attempt Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting.
CBS News  ·  7 hours ago
Boeing faces huge test in redo of astronaut capsule launch
Nearly two years ago, Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule failed to make it to the space station. Now the company is trying it again.
LA Times  ·  10 hours ago
NASA, Boeing Starliner launch to ISS delayed again
The first test flight in 2019 didn't end well. Boeing dusted itself off for a second attempt this summer, but it's now been scrapped twice.
CNet  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Amanda Kooser
NASA, Boeing scrub Starliner's high-stakes ISS launch at last minute
Boeing's Starliner launch has been delayed after an inspection found an unexpected issue in the propulsion system.
techradar  ·  3 hours ago
China Sticks to Goal of Having Carbon Emissions Peak by 2030
China Sticks to Goal of Having Carbon Emissions Peak by 2030
Newsmax  ·  11 hours ago
China sticks to goal of having carbon emissions peak by 2030
China’s climate change envoy says it will stick to its goal of having its carbon emissions peak by 2030.
www.ksat.com  ·  8 hours ago  ·  By Zen Soo, Associated Press
Scientists race to replicate 'the power source of stars' in climate fight
The net-zero energy mix of the future will rely not only on renewable resources like solar and wind, but also on technology that allows scientists to “re-create and control the power source of stars,” according to e
The Hill  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Sharon Udasin
2020 heat wave revealed new source of Arctic methane emissions: study
A heat wave in 2020 revealed a new source of methane emissions from the Arctic that could be “much more dangerous” than previously believed, according to a new German study.  
The Hill  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Joseph Choi
Rapid ice melt in Greenland has scientists concerned
There was an all-time record high of over 67 degrees Fahrenheit over eastern Greenland last week.
www.ksat.com  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Keith Dunlap
Watch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to space
Boeing is set to launch its Starliner astronaut capsule atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas-V rocket on Friday, July 30th, in its do-over test mission following the spacecraft’s failure in 2019.
The Verge  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By Joey Roulette
Watch Boeing try its pivotal crew spacecraft orbital demonstration launch for the second time
Update 08/03/2021 @ 10:44 AM EST: The launch attempt has been officially scrubbed for today, and a new timeline for the next attempt is set to be confirmed. We’ll provide updates as they become available. Boeing is all set to make a second attempt at flying its Starliner CST-100 commercial crew spacecraft to the International […]
TechCrunch  ·  8 hours ago
The West Is on Fire. It’s Past Time to Act on Climate Change.
The infrastructure deal is a good start. But much more must be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New York Times  ·  3 hours ago
The West Is On Fire. It’s Past Time to Act on Climate Change.
The infrastructure deal is a good start. But much more must be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New York Times  ·  3 hours ago
Pac-12, Big 12 commissioners consider alliances
The commissioners of the Pac-12 and Big 12 met Tuesday to discuss how the conferences might benefit from working together or maybe even merging.
Fox News  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
AP sources: Pac-12, Big 12 commissioners consider alliances
The commissioners of the Pac-12 and Big 12 are discussing how the two conferences might benefit from working together or maybe even merging.
www.click2houston.com  ·  4 hours ago  ·  By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press
New study finds emperor penguins increasingly threatened by climate change
A new study published today in Global Change Biology provides valuable new data that highlights how species extinction risk is accelerating due to rapid climate change and an increase in extreme climate events, such as glacial calving and sea ice loss. The study, led by Stephanie Jenouvrier, associate scientist, and seabird ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and co-authored by an i...
Phys.org  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Science X staff
Emperor penguins headed for 'threatened' status under Endangered Species Act - they're at risk from climate change
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary...
www.mysanantonio.com  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Stephanie Jenouvrier
Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites
Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming.
Phys.org  ·  8 hours ago  ·  By Science X staff
A rare species thought to be extinct is clinging to survival, study finds
A species of tiny chameleons thought to be extinct from deforestation has been found, but it's clinging to survival and still might face additional threats, according to a new study.
CNN  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Kristen Rogers, CNN
Are women climate scientists judged for speaking out? Not so much, research suggests
Many scientists are likely to be invited for media appearances in the run up to COP26, the international negotiations on global heating that will take place in Glasgow in November 2021. Journalists will ask climate scientists to help place the talks in context and to discuss the value of particular options for reducing emissions, or to explain how climate change may have contributed to particular ...
Phys.org  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By George Adamson
Michigan's Lake Huron sinkhole is a window into how Earth's earliest forms of life diversified
The rate at which Earth turns not only determines the length of our day, but it could have contributed to an influx of oxygen on early Earth that helped life to flourish, according to new research that focused on observing life in a sinkhole in Michigan's Lake Huron.
CNN  ·  14 hours ago  ·  By Ashley Strickland, CNN
Melting ice imperils 98% of Emperor penguin colonies by 2100
With climate change threatening the sea ice habitat of Emperor penguins, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday announced a proposal to list the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
www.ksat.com  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Christina Larson, Associated Press
System glitch prompts Boeing to postpone test space flight
Boeing Co on Tuesday scrubbed the launch of its CST-100 Starliner capsule to the International Space Station due to an unexpected system glitch, in the latest setback following the vehicle's botched 2019 debut.
Reuters  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Eric M. Johnson
‘Granny’ giraffes vital to species’ survival, say scientists
Perhaps it is the giraffe’s lofty stature that explains its reputation for being an aloof, solitary creature.But a study now suggests that the species has been
The Times  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Rhys Blakely, Science Correspondent
Biologists Have Been Vastly Underestimating Giraffes’ Social Skills
The iconically tall animals may have complex matriarchal systems much like elephants do, according to new research.
Gizmodo  ·  2 hours ago
Free Climber Scales London Skyscraper in Climate Stunt
Free Climber Scales London Skyscraper in Climate Stunt
Newsmax  ·  11 hours ago
Will These Places Survive a Collapse? Don’t Bet on It, Skeptics Say
A pair of English researchers found that New Zealand is best poised to stay up and running as climate change continues to wreak global havoc. Other scientists found flaws in their model.
New York Times  ·  11 hours ago
The ISS Backflipped Out of Control After Russian Module Misfired, New Details Reveal
Initial reports said the space station spun 45 degrees. The actual figure is far scarier.
Gizmodo  ·  2 hours ago
NASA science chief says it’s OK to be “worried” or “terrified” about Webb
"This mission has a very troubled story with chapters that were disappointing."
ARS Technica  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Eric Berger
Brainless slime named ‘the Blob’ flying to space to study weightlessness
A brainless, yellow slime mold — affectionately known as the Blob — will be launched to the International Space Station to help study the effects of the station's environment.
New York Post  ·  2 hours ago
Digital map shows where your hometown was when dinosaurs roamed the Earth
As scientists try to understand how the world might change in the next few decades, history might have a clue or two. 
The Hill  ·  2 hours ago
Globe Climate: Climate refugees are coming. We aren’t ready.
Also, have you seen that The Globe is launching a Climate Innovators and Adaptors digital hub?
The Globe and Mail  ·  6 hours ago
Lack of transatlantic cooperation on trade threatens global climate change goals
A transatlantic meeting of the minds is needed on how to merge climate and trade policy.
The Hill  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By George David Banks and Michael A. Mehling, opinion contributors
How To Maximize Social Media Artificial Intelligence To Drive Sales
Be authentic in how you are using them to interact with your customers — be human.
Forbes  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Thomas Helfrich
Why don’t we see more meteorites after big asteroid belt collisions?
Amount of cosmic debris reaching Earth has stayed surprisingly constant in last 500m years, say scientists
The Guardian  ·  17 hours ago
UFO spotted ‘hovering over sea in Alaska’ is actually bizarre scientific phenomenon
A 'UFO mirage' has been caught on camera hovering over water in a national park in Alaska.The strange dome-shaped object in the video is actually your
The Sun  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By Charlotte Edwards
A watershed moment
Cash for climate action — Greening the food supply
Politico  ·  10 hours ago
The quest to measure A.I. | Fortune
Artificial intelligence is so new that researchers are just now figuring out how companies can best evaluate it and the technologies like computer chips that A.I. relies on.
Fortune  ·  2 hours ago
Netflix Greenlights 'Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission To Space' Docuseries
Netflix has greenlighted Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space, a near real-time docuseries following the September launch and mission of the first all-civilian flight crew.
Deadline  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Denise Petski
Solutions to extreme heat can be found in our streets
Cool pavements transform a surface that would otherwise intensify heat into one that addresses both the causes and consequences of climate change.
The Boston Globe  ·  15 hours ago
Earth slowed down . . . and gave life a chance
Life as we know it was only able to flourish when the Earth began to spin more slowly and the days became longer, a study has shown — because the microbes that produced our planet’s oxygen are late risers.While the Earth now rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, the length of a day was possibly a
The Times  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Rhys Blakely, Science Correspondent
Whales' Vital Role In Our Oceans
Whales are more than just beautiful creatures — they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Today, Asha de Vos, marine biologist and pioneer of long-term blue whale research within the Northern Indian Ocean, explains why protecting whales is crucial for protecting the entire sea in this excerpt of TED Radio Hour.Listen to the full episode, An SOS From The Ocean, here.
NPR  ·  18 hours ago
'Extinction Garden' teaches us about our impact on the planet
Felicity O’ Rourke's award-winning show garden uses a crashed passenger jet to warn visitors of the climate catastrophe.
METRO  ·  17 hours ago  ·  By Clare Morrisroe
Google's quantum group helps find a new state of matter: time crystals | Fortune
Solids, liquids, gases, plasma, and time crystals? A new paper from the Google quantum team and a group of university scientists detail new phase of matter called time crystals.
Fortune  ·  23 hours ago
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