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This Day in History, November 14
On November 14th, 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12. Read More
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With Florida waiting in wings, SpaceX launches Starship again, but aborts booster catch
ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX is nearly ready to bring Starship to Florida, but launched one more mission from Texas on Friday, one that had plans to try to recover the Super Heavy booster and the upper stage for the first time...Read more
Atmospheric river arrives in California with rain, wind. Here's how much is coming
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Multiple rounds of rain-soaked atmospheric rivers will push across the Golden State this weekend, bringing rains, wind, rising tides and even snow at elevation, as California begins to feel the ...Read more
With Florida waiting in wings, SpaceX attempts 1st double catch for Starship
ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX is nearly ready to bring Starship to Florida, but has at least one more mission from Texas, and one that will try and recover both the Super Heavy booster and the upper stage for the first time.
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Oceans and forests have absorbed roughly half our carbon emissions for decades, slowing climate change – but can they keep it up?
Over the past two centuries, humans have pumped billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, raising global temperatures in the process.
Luckily for humanity, Earth has done ...Read more
Truth and Lies
There are three persons in a room.
One of them always tells the truth, the others are "alternate liars": they tell the truth then lie, then truth etc, but you do not know if they will start by telling the truth or a lie...
You can ask three questions that MUST be answered by Yes or No.
Find the truth teller.
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To get Americans to care about climate change, just call it climate change
You may be hearing phrases like “climate crisis,” “climate emergency” and “climate justice” a lot as the 2026 United Nations climate summit is underway. Political leaders, including U.N. Secretary-General ...Read more
Fearmongering or fair warning? A fierce debate over how bad California's El Niño winter will get
LOS ANGELES — For all the concerns about a historic El Niño fueling epic storms striking California this winter, there is still a surprising amount of debate among experts about how bad it will actually be.
Scientists ...Read more
Plastic waste in the Great Lakes could be coming from as far as 120 miles away, study shows
CHICAGO — For scientists working to keep plastic litter out of the environment, the idea might seem counterintuitive.
Looking to follow the movement of water bottles and other floating throwaways, they tossed dozens of ...Read more
Today's Word "gambit"
gambit \GAM-bit\ (noun) - 1 : An opening in which a minor piece is sacrificed to obtain a strategic advantage. 2 : A maneuver used to secure an advantage. 3 : A remark used to open or redirect a conversation.
"When Jason ...Read more
This Day in History, November 13
On November 13th, 1887, the Bloody Sunday clashes in London occured.
Swindler's Dice
A swindler once approached an honest man with a die. He handed him the die and told him about the bet. The die had six sides. If the man rolled a ONE, he wins, and gets back twice the amount of his bet. If not, the swindler would keep the bet.
"But...my chances are only one out of six," retorted the man.
"True," grinned the swindler, "But I'll give you three tries to get a one."
The man considered. Three tries, with each try having a 1/6 ...
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Far from farms and cities, dry climates are boosting river nitrate pollution
Typically, when people hear about nitrates, it involves runoff from farm fields, sewage systems and cities that can fuel harmful algae blooms and raise the risk of a serious illness in infants known as “blue baby ...Read more
ULA rolls Vulcan to launch pad, on tap to help Amazon play catchup to SpaceX
United Launch Alliance is set for the return of its Vulcan rocket Friday after nine months of delays on a mission that looks to reinvigorate Amazon’s game of catchup to SpaceX’s lucrative Starlink satellite program.
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El Niño threatens health, too – early warnings done right can save lives
As communities around the world shore up their infrastructure in anticipation of one of the most powerful El Niños on record in late 2026 and early 2027, they need to think about rising health risks, too – and ...Read more
This Day in History, November 12
On November 12th, 1941, the Soviet battle cruiser "Chervona Ukraina" was destroyed in the Battle of Sevastopol.
Inspector Beethoven
Beethoven needs your help! Mozart has been killed at a party in a mansion and Beethoven has been called to the case. The rooms in the mansion are: The Library, The Dining Room, The Music Room, and The Study. Mozart was killed in the Music room. Schubert, Joplin, Hayden, and Gershwin are the suspects. Beethoven has figured out that the suspect that was in the Music Room at the time of the murder is the one who killed Mozart. Find out which ...
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Gadgets: These earbuds rock
Status Audio’s limited-edition Pro X GoldenSound true wireless earbuds deliver an impressive combination of exceptional clarity, detailed, full-bodied sound, and a distinctive, eye-catching design. Although I haven’t...Read more
Three smart ways to prepare for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
November and the whole holiday season will be dominated by one game — “Grand Theft Auto VI.” The anticipation for the title is so high that it moved up launch dates for “Call of Duty” and other major franchises...Read more
San Jose declares local emergency amid El Niño flood risk
SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose declared a local emergency Tuesday to speed flood preparations and make $5.5 million in city reserves available ahead of a winter that officials and residents fear could threaten neighborhoods...Read more
OpenAI, Anthropic valuations fuel VC fears of startup correction
In late September, OpenAI entered discussions for its latest funding round with confidence. After having early discussions with prospective backers who had expressed interest, the company presented its terms: at least $30 ...Read more
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- Far from farms and cities, dry climates are boosting river nitrate pollution
- ULA rolls Vulcan to launch pad, on tap to help Amazon play catchup to SpaceX
- El Niño threatens health, too – early warnings done right can save lives
- Three smart ways to prepare for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
- Oceans and forests have absorbed roughly half our carbon emissions for decades, slowing climate change – but can they keep it up?
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