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NASA Scientists Suggest Nuking ‘City Killer’ Asteroid

NASA Scientists Suggest Nuking ‘City Killer’ Asteroid

Researchers have a sci-fi movie plot point as a plan to deal with a “city killer” asteroid on a potential 2032 collision course with the moon. The team, which includes NASA scientists, published a Sept. 15 paper outlining their idea to use nuclear bombs to destroy the 300-foot asteroid named “2024 YR4.” Fans of the 1998 film Armageddon, starring Bruce …

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I didn’t know I wanted a small tablet until I used this iPad Mini killer

I didn’t know I wanted a small tablet until I used this iPad Mini killer

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Android phones are wonderful gadgets that can do pretty much anything, but their screens are too small for some tasks. That’s why tablets make for great secondary devices, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. For years, I’ve been on the “bigger is better” train, using Android tablets with 11-inch or larger screens. …

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Judge Rebukes Trump Officials for Saying Luigi Mangione Is a Killer – The New York Times

Judge Rebukes Trump Officials for Saying Luigi Mangione Is a Killer  The New York Times Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial  BBC Justice Dept officials’ statements on Luigi Mangione broke court rules, judge says  Reuters Luigi Mangione’s lawyers slam Charlie Kirk comparisons made by Trump administration  NBC News N.Y. judge in Luigi Mangione case warns Justice Department over comments  The Washington …

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We could nuke ‘city killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns

We could nuke ‘city killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns

Scientists are considering the possibility of launching a nuclear weapon at an asteroid that could potentially hit the moon in 2032 — but they say more research is needed before taking this forward as an option. The investigation concerns asteroid 2024 YR4, which reached notoriety shortly after its discovery in December 2024 when scientists (working with limited observations) revealed it …

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Condition known as ‘silent killer’ that impacts half of all Americans is now easier to diagnose

Condition known as ‘silent killer’ that impacts half of all Americans is now easier to diagnose

New guidelines for managing high blood pressure could help millions of Americans manage blood pressure earlier according to PBS News. Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which is a leading contributor to heart disease, stroke, and dementia, and only 25% have it under control, the outlet reported. In August 2023, the American Heart Association and American College …

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Heart health breakthrough as experts discover everyday lifestyle factor is linked to world’s No. 1 killer

Heart health breakthrough as experts discover everyday lifestyle factor is linked to world’s No. 1 killer

Heart disease is the number one cause of death across the globe, killing 20million people every year worldwide. And now, scientists believe a common bacteria that live in the mouth and gut could play a major role in heart health.  Researchers in Finland analyzed samples of fatty deposits called plaque that build up in the arteries and reduce blood flow to …

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