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NASA launches last of its longtime tracking satellites
NASA has launched the last of its longtime tracking and communication satellites Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:30:08 -0400
Wear solar specs or make a viewer to safely watch eclipse
Solar specs are a must for safe viewing of Monday's total solar eclipse, the first to span U.S. coast to coast in 99 years. Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:10:21 -0400
Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis![Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis](http://l1.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/jRH.3s0sOelzz2jNmL9.aw--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/37f8395a8bee40d69fdec92c08ffeafc.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civilian researchers say they have located the wreck of the USS Indianapolis, the World War II heavy cruiser that played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes. Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:42:29 -0400
Who are the white nationalists and Antifa: Part 1
For the past six months, ABC News' "20/20" traveled the country tracking political violence and following extremists. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:39:12 -0400
Mexico City fishermen fight to save Aztec floating gardens![Mexico City fishermen fight to save Aztec floating gardens](http://l1.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/wSXa7bPVNA5FG55qXJ6etA--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/afp.com/461341503340aab96315df897fc39ad1be92c23c.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Mexico City fishermen fight to save Aztec floating gardens)
Roberto Altamirano has the lake to himself as he casts his glistening net onto the still water in a perfect circle, lets it sink, then slowly pulls it in. It comes back bearing a large haul of tilapia and carp -- and that is exactly the problem. Altamirano is one of just 20 or so fishermen who remain in the floating gardens of Xochimilco, an idyllic network of lakes, canals and artificial islands improbably tucked into the urban sprawl of Mexico City. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:43:11 -0400
Jeremy Hunt mocked for trying to school Stephen Hawking on Twitter
Jeremy Hunt has taken on famous scientist Stephen Hawking, firing off tweets defending himself against the professor's earlier criticism. Mr Hunt has been mocked and questioned by social media users, who said he is "trying to school the world's most famous scientist on numbers and evidence." In tweets Mr Hunt said: "Stephen Hawking is brilliant physicist but wrong on lack of evidence 4 weekend effect. 2015 Fremantle study most comprehensive ever ... And whatever entrenched opposition, no responsible health sec could ignore it if you want NHS 2 be safest health service in world as I do." Stephen Hawking is brilliant physicist but wrong on lack of evidence 4 weekend effect.2015 Fremantle study most comprehensive ever 1/2— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) August 18, 2017 The world-renowned scientist had attacked Health Secretary for "cherry-picking" favourable evidence while suppressing contradictory research in order to suit his argument. The 75-year-old, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 1962, said he "would not be here today if it were not for the service" and accused the Conservatives of putting the NHS in crisis. Angela Rayner said she was firmly on the side of the physicist, writing: "Jeremy Hunt telling Stephen Hawking he doesn't know how to interpret evidence on NHS statistics. I trust Stephen." Clive Lewis joined in, tweeting: "Well,1 gave us complex theories on blackholes & alt universes.The other left a blackhole where the NHS was & covered his back with alt facts". Well,1 gave us complex theories on blackholes & alt universes.The other left a blackhole where the NHS was & covered his back with alt facts https://t.co/NNuHzWCIBS— Clive Lewis (@labourlewis) August 19, 2017 Jeremy Hunt telling Stephen Hawking he doesn't know how to interpret evidence on NHS statistics. I trust Stephen. https://t.co/fngfbKW4wd— Angela Rayner MP (@AngelaRayner) August 19, 2017 The Health Secretary was condemned on social media for his tweets. Jeremy Hunt takes on Stephen Hawking on twitter about interpretation of an academic study *ducks* https://t.co/Ecm42kTJBU— Bobby Pratap (@BobbyPratapMH) August 18, 2017 Worst health secretary ever tries to school the world's most famous scientist on numbers and evidence. Soooo 2017 https://t.co/DKprPfbLcu— Dean Burnett (@garwboy) August 19, 2017 One user wrote: "Really?? You take issue with one of the foremost scientific minds of the century? And a lifelong adult NHS patient to boot. What arrogance." Another said: "Yeah, Hawking's always been terrible at analysing data and understanding complex issues so I'm convinced." And another pointed out: "When the Health Secretary thinks he knows more about science than Stephen Hawking". Stephen Hawking: Labour cannot win election under Corbyn 00:38 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 06:29:31 -0400
From the Moon Landing to Donald Trump’s Alternative Facts—Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories
This article was originally published on The Conversation. One picks up a discarded newspaper and chuckles derisively as she reads about the latest “alternative facts” peddled by Donald Trump. The others soon chip in with their thoughts on the U.S. president’s fondness for conspiracy theories. Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:00:03 -0400
Asian carp found near Lake Michigan got past barriers![Asian carp found near Lake Michigan got past barriers](http://l.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/i7XKKgeOXwSwJwyGZ7GlUA--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/a387087af1a3449e93b43d122c1e0594.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Asian carp found near Lake Michigan got past barriers)
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — An adult Asian carp found in a Chicago waterway near Lake Michigan this summer began its life far downstream and apparently got around a series of electric barriers intended to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes, officials said Friday. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:33:14 -0400
19 celestial school supplies for all the space cadets out there
Attention all stargazers and wannabe astronauts alike! It’s back-to-school season, and that means it’s time to come inside and get that homework… Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:11:15 -0400
Scientists remotely hacked a brain, controlling body movements![Scientists remotely hacked a brain, controlling body movements](http://l2.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/EyQHz6FxZ2.ET3.jRDalaw--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/BGR_News/brain.jpg?quality=98&strip=all" width="130" height="86" alt="Scientists remotely hacked a brain, controlling body movements)
Imagine someone remotely controlling your brain, forcing your body's central processing organ to send messages to your muscles that you didn't authorize. It's an incredibly scary thought, but scientists have managed to accomplish this science fiction nightmare for real, albeit on a much small scale, and they were even able to prompt their test subject to run, freeze in place, or even completely lose control over their limbs. Thankfully, the research will be used for good rather than evil... for now. The effort, led by physics professor Arnd Pralle, PhD, of the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, focused on a technique called "magneto-thermal stimulation." It's not exactly a simple process — it requires the implantation of specially built DNA strands and nanoparticles which attach to specific neurons — but once the minimally invasive procedure is over, the brain can be remotely controlled via an alternating magnetic field. When those magnetic inputs are applied, the particles heat up, causing the neurons to fire. The study, which was published in the most recent edition of the journal eLife, includes experiments where were performed on mice. Using the new technique, the researchers were able to control the movement of the animals, causing them to freeze, lock up their limbs, turn around, or even run. Despite only being tested on mice, the research could have far-reaching implications in the realm of brain research. The holy grail for dreamers like Elon Musk is that we'll one day be able to tweak our brains to eliminate mood disorders and make us more perfect creatures. This groundbreaking research could very well be an important step towards that future. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:05:16 -0400
![Who are the white nationalists and Antifa: Part 1](http://l.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/TW43iMjcv8MgKVrZ114ddw--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/video/video.abcnewsplus.com/2d7c5849028d2b6b697451b226e7779c" width="130" height="86" alt="Who are the white nationalists and Antifa: Part 1)
![Jeremy Hunt mocked for trying to school Stephen Hawking on Twitter](http://l1.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/5GNOg9kU9FyySnOKjUs8ag--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-GB/homerun/the_telegraph_258/25877e28dad15377ba603ce756e5e74e" width="130" height="86" alt="Jeremy Hunt mocked for trying to school Stephen Hawking on Twitter)
![From the Moon Landing to Donald Trump’s Alternative Facts—Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories](http://l2.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/NNQARgk6QbLP7ZR2wDRBow--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-GB/homerun/newsweek_europe_news_328/21707a243db92ba9016b20fd0c2b4362" width="130" height="86" alt="From the Moon Landing to Donald Trump’s Alternative Facts—Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories)
![19 celestial school supplies for all the space cadets out there](http://l2.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/BQ7nnkEtWPUknXTpHQ.z.g--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/hello_giggles_454/952c5ba909e8896277339da27b485ac4" width="130" height="86" alt="19 celestial school supplies for all the space cadets out there)