Norma Swenson, ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ Co-Author, Dies at 93 She was a proponent of natural childbirth when she joined the group that produced the candid guide to women’s health. It became a cultural touchstone and a global best seller. Live coverage: ULA to launch Atlas 5 rocket with 2nd batch of Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon The 27 Kuiper satellites will head to low Earth orbit on an Atlas 5 rocket flying in a 551 configuration, using five solid rocket boosters. ULA is targeting liftoff at 1:25 p.m. EDT (1725 UTC) on Monday, June 16. Final evacuation order officially lifted nearly six months after Palisades fire Six months after a wildfire devastated the Pacific Palisades, the final evacuation orders have been fully lifted, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. |
Impossible signal from deep beneath Antarctic ice baffles physicists A cosmic particle detector in Antarctica has emitted a series of bizarre signals that defy the current understanding of particle physics, according to an international research group that includes scientists from Penn State. The unusual radio pulses were detected by the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment, a range of instruments flown on balloons high above Antarctica that ar… How do birds find their way during migration: A look at their navigation system Birds undertake remarkable migrations, utilizing a complex navigation system that combines familiar senses with extraordinary abilities. They rely on landmarks, the sun, stars, and even the Earth's magnetic fields to find their way. Researchers are unraveling these mechanisms, potentially aiding conservation efforts by understanding the genetic basis of migratory routes. Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader. |