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Longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years: When to watch

November 18, 2021

Longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years: When to watch

A partial lunar eclipse will take place on Thursday night and into early Friday.

Beloved 'Dolphin Tale' star, Winter, dies at Florida aquarium

November 12, 2021

Beloved 'Dolphin Tale' star, Winter, dies at Florida aquarium

A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the "Dolphin Tale" movies died Thursday evening at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts to treat a gastrointestinal abnormality, aquarium officials said.

COVID-19 antibodies provide greater protection for individuals over 50 years old, study finds

November 9, 2021

COVID-19 antibodies provide greater protection for individuals over 50 years old, study finds

Researchers have found that people over the age of 50 produced more antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to mortality risk in some people, researchers say

November 6, 2021

Vitamin D deficiency linked to mortality risk in some people, researchers say

Genetic evidence suggests a causal relationship between levels of vitamin D and mortality in people with low vitamin D levels, according to researchers.

Prior COVID-19 infection does not protect as well as vaccine against reinfection: CDC

November 2, 2021

Prior COVID-19 infection does not protect as well as vaccine against reinfection: CDC

Vaccine-induced immunity provides more protection than infection- induced immunity against laboratory confirmed Sars-Cov-2 virus, according to recent CDC report.

To star gazers: Fireworks show called Northern Lights coming

October 30, 2021

To star gazers: Fireworks show called Northern Lights coming

The Northern Lights may be visible just in time for Halloween.

NASA scientists call for new framework in search for alien life

October 29, 2021

NASA scientists call for new framework in search for alien life

The scale presented contains seven levels that NASA said are "reflective of the winding, complicated staircase of steps that would lead to scientists declaring they’ve found life beyond Earth."

California condor chicks hatched in 'virgin birth'

October 29, 2021

California condor chicks hatched in 'virgin birth'

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Thursday that two female critically endangered California condors had successfully hatched eggs without the help of male condors.

Sitting Bull’s great-grandson confirmed through breakthrough DNA method

October 28, 2021

Sitting Bull’s great-grandson confirmed through breakthrough DNA method

The great-grandson of legendary 19th-century Lakota leader Sitting Bull has been confirmed thanks to an innovative new DNA method.

Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study

October 28, 2021

Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study

Researchers said chemicals used in plastics called phthalates have reportedly been detected in fast-food dishes, including hamburgers and chicken burritos.