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Introducing Janus, the Exotic ‘Two-Faced’ White Dwarf Star

WASHINGTON—Some people are two-faced, figuratively speaking of course. The ancient Roman god Janus was two-faced, literally—with one looking forward and another backward, representing transitions and duality. But a two-faced star? Yes, indeed. Scientists have observed a white dwarf star—a hot stellar remnant that is among the densest objects in the cosmos— that they have nicknamed…


Niacin: The Powerhouse Vitamin You’re Not Hearing About

Researchers and physicians have made astonishing claims for decades on the effectiveness of niacin, a relatively unknown vitamin, to prevent and cure a wide array of diseases. In the recently released second edition of “Niacin: The Real Story,” Dr. Andrew Saul wrote that orthomolecular physicians have found success in preventing cardiovascular disease, reversing arthritis, helping…


California Science Center Starts Complex Process to Display Space Shuttle Endeavour Vertically

LOS ANGELES—A highly technical process began Thursday in Los Angeles to put NASA’s retired Space Shuttle Endeavour on permanent display in the vertical launch position complete with external tank and two solid rocket boosters. Workers used a crane to hoist the bottom segments of the boosters into the California Science Center’s future Samuel Oschin Air…


Virtual Modelling To Change Barramundi Production

As virtual modelling becomes increasingly available everywhere, the field of aquaculture is also taking advantage of it, new research in Australia shows. Jessica Hintzsche from the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia is using a computer simulation for the development of ‘digital twins’—a virtual model for the genetic tools available for barramundi farming. A digital…


US, Japan Hold First Space Engagement Talks to Boost Cooperation

The United States and Japan hosted their first ever space engagement talks on July 18 to enhance combined space operations and tackle adversaries with “questionable intentions,” the U.S. Space Force stated. The space engagement talks were led by Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, a U.S. Space Force deputy chief of space operations, strategy, plans, programs, and…


Stanford University President Resigns After Failing to Correct Flaws in Academic Papers He Authored

Following months of investigation into allegations of research misconduct, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, president of Stanford University, announced his resignation July 19 after a report (pdf) released July 17 uncovered research manipulation in several labs he oversaw while publishing scientific articles and concluded he failed to correct mistakes, even after substantiated peer-reviewed criticisms were made. Twelve articles…


Millionaire Says He Waited Nearly 20 Years to Go to Space

After purchasing his ticket to outer space in 2004, business mogul and real estate millionaire Ken Baxter will be boarding a rocket to see the stars in early September. “I wanted to be the first civilian to go on a [private] rocket to outer space,” Mr. Baxter, a Las Vegas resident, told The Epoch Times….


Two Planets Sharing Same Orbit Around Their Star? Astronomers Find Strongest Evidence Yet

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Astronomers reported Wednesday the discovery of what could be two planets sharing the same orbit around their star. They said it’s the strongest evidence yet of this bizarre cosmic pairing, long suspected but never proven. Using a telescope in Chile, the Spanish-led team spotted a cloud of debris in the same orbit as…


Climate Engineering to Fight Global Warming? What Could Go Wrong!

Commentary Two years ago, a documentary, “The Dimming: Exposing The Global Climate Engineering Cover-Up,” was released by Dane Wigington of Geoengineering Watch. The documentary claimed that climate engineering had been going on for decades, and there had been a massive cover-up. In fact, Yahoo Finance reported in 2019 that “Bill Gates backs plan to tackle…


Aloe Vera: First Aid for Burns, Wounds and More

In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily obtainable. The first time I used aloe vera was to treat a bad sunburn…