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‘Doomsday’ glacier hanging by a thread, could forever alter coastlines worldwide

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Thwaites “doomsday” Glacier disintegrating faster than thought – The Washington Post Thwaites Glacier, which can push the sea level up several feet, is being eroded away at its submerged base as Earth heats up, and scientists expect it to recede rapidly over the next few years. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which holds enough ice to raise the sea level up to 16 feet, is under close scrutiny for rapid melt. Researchers have been concerned …

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NASA is launching spacecraft to try to save earth from asteroid

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NASA to crash $330m spacecraft into asteroid to see if impact can alter course – The Guardian NASA controllers are sending their $330 million robotic spacecraft, the Dart, hurtling toward the asteroids to learn how to divert them if any are discovered on their way to colliding with Earth. The Dart mission, launched in November last year, is expected to hit its target early morning hours on Sept. 27. Scientists hope to better understand how …

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Mystery illness has killed at least 4

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Legionella suspected of causing illness that killed 4 and sickened 7 in Argentina, health officials say – NBC News An illness affecting 11 people in Argentina, killing four, could have been caused by Legionella, a bacterium that causes Legionnaires disease, public health officials said on Saturday. Officials were trying to identify what caused the malady, which has sickened 11 people associated with a private clinic in the town of San Miguel de Tucuman, about 670 …

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Florida sues Biden Administration, losing $150 million per year

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DeSantis sues Biden administration over Canadian drug importation program – POLITICO Florida is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its failure to act on a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The governor said the FDA was “unlawfully delaying” and “unreasonably delaying” the approval of the plan. DeSantis estimated importing cheaper drugs from Canada could save the Florida state government up to $150 million per year. Florida was the first state under …

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The Legacy of Princess Diana: 25 years after her death

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Princess Diana’s legacy 25 years after her death – CBS Mornings Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana’s wardrobe continues to inspire a new generation. Recent films and TV shows like “Spencer,” “The Crown” and HBO Max’s documentary, “Princess” have renewed interest in Diana, introducing her to Millennials and Generation Z. As was true of the Netflix series reinvention of this wedding outfit, younger generations are imbibing her looks for a particular aesthetic. They like …

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Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet president, has died

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Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91 – The Associated Press Mikhail Gorbachev — the last leader of the former Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 — has died at the age of 91. Gorbachev died following a prolonged illness, according to Russian state news agencies. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Gorbachev’s family and friends. The world leaders paid tribute to Gorbachev on Tuesday, with Joe Biden calling him a …

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Tensions flare as the US sends warships through Taiwan Strait

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U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit – Reuters The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville entered the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, marking the first U.S. naval transit of the waterway since U.S.-China tensions flared up over House Speaker Nancy Pelosis’s visit to the island this month. John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told CNN that the two ships sent a clear message that the U.S. military would operate anywhere international …

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Missing Mexican students kept alive, then given to military

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Official: 6 of 43 missing Mexican students given to army – The Associated Press Mexican government officials leading a truth commission said Friday that six of 43 university students who “disappeared” in 2014 were kept alive for days in a warehouse before being handed over to a commander who ordered their killing. The military’s role in the students disappearance has long been a source of tension between families and the government. The Commission’s report said …

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Experiment boosts memory in older adults

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Electric Brain Stimulation Experiment Boosts Memory in Older Adults – ScienceAlert 150 older adults were given low-dose electric impulses to certain parts of their brains for four days in a row. After treatment, most performed better on memory tests than they had previously, and the improvements persisted for up to one month. Researchers have developed a technique that uses electrical pulses to treat individuals with memory loss. They hope that eventually, this technology will become …

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China Expands Military Exercises

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China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan – The Associated Press China announced on Monday that its army was expanding new military exercises and drills around Taiwan amid growing concerns over potential conflict in the region. The exercises included missile strikes, warplanes, and ships moving across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that it had detected 66 planes and 14 naval vessels conducting exercises. The island’s military is on alert and will conduct …

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