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‘Off-Earth’ asks how to build a better future in space

Off-EarthErika NesvoldMIT Press, $27.95 Astrophysicist Erika Nesvold once asked an executive of a company aiming to mine the moon how he planned to address...

1st ever analysis of Beethoven’s DNA sheds light on the mystery of his death

The world renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven was infected with hepatitis B when he died, according to the first ever DNA analysis of...

DNA from Beethoven’s hair hints at what killed the composer

DNA from strands of Beethoven’s hair is helping to uncover what may have caused his death, researchers say.  The composer was plagued with health...

‘Oumuamua isn’t an alien spaceship — it’s a rock that’s farting hydrogen, new study suggests

The bizarre movements of the interstellar object 'Oumuamua may have a reasonable explanation that has nothing to do with intelligent aliens, new research...

Sleeping sickness is nearing elimination. An experimental drug could help

The patient arrived at the hospital one hot night in Masi-Manimba, an agricultural town unfurled along the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Lukula...

The universe might be shaped like a doughnut, not like a pancake, new research suggests

The universe could, in fact, be a giant doughnut, despite all of the evidence suggesting it's as flat as a pancake, new research...

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Bill Ackman says U.S. economy risks a ‘train wreck’

Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman says the U.S. economy risks heading for a “train wreck,” following Wednesday’s interest...

Chainalysis breaks down how scammers adapt during the bear market

While scammers can also feel the chill of the crypto winter as scam revenue drops by 46%, some...

FirstFT: SoftBank’s Arm to raise prices ahead of New York IPO

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Canva introduces new AI-powered design tools in a major update

Web-based design platform Canva is introducing a colossal suite of new brand management products and AI-powered design tools...

Adragos Pharma acquires Clinigen’s development unit, Lamda Laboratories

Acquisition strengthens Adragos end-to-end integrated service offering within the pharmaceutical product development segment Agreement includes further product development activities...

Disaster For Trump As Appeals Court Rules His Own Lawyer Must Testify Against Him

A federal appeals court has ruled that Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran must testify against the former president in...

‘Off-Earth’ asks how to build a better future in space

Off-EarthErika NesvoldMIT Press, $27.95 Astrophysicist Erika Nesvold once asked an executive of a company aiming to mine the moon...

Pierce County Council passes sales tax hike for affordable housing

The 0.1% sales tax increase is expected to raise about $20 million annually for the development of affordable...

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