Binge-drinking: 'I was stuck in a cycle of self-destruction'
Three women with experiences of binge-drinking share their stories of completely quitting alcohol.
2023-09-16 14:20
Maduro Lets Mutiny Film Air in Venezuela, Betting on Empty Theaters
Nicolás Maduro is allowing some of his regime’s darkest moments to be aired on cinema screens across Venezuela,
2023-09-16 01:53
Why There Are No Ghosts in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Ride
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland manages to honor the original Haunted Mansion ride while respecting cultural sensitivities at the same time.
2023-09-16 01:26
Nasa names new head of UFO research – after abuse forced space agency to try and keep them secret
Nasa has named its new head of research into unexplained phenomena spotted in the sky – after initially saying that it would not. The space agency said that its new head of research into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAPs, would be kept secret in an attempt to keep them from being abused. Many of the publicly identified members its research panel have been subject to threats and harassment, the space agency has said. Previously, members of the panel said that abuse had kept them from properly examining the phenomena. The announcement of a new head of research came soon during the discussion of the panel’s first report into UFOs. That report said that it needed more scientific research to make firm conclusions – and less stigma and abuse of those doing it. During a panel discussion of that report, Nasa associate administrator Nicola Fox said that the space agency had appointed a new official to oversee the research and work with other federal agencies. But she told reporters that “we will not give his name out” for fear of reprisals. Later on Thursday, however, Nasa released a new blog post in which it identified the new director as Mark McInerney. “McInerney previously served as NASA’s liaison to the Department of Defense covering limited UAP activities for the agency,” it wrote. “In the director role, he will centralize communications, resources, and data analytical capabilities to establish a robust database for the evaluation of future UAP. “He also will leverage NASA’s expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and space-based observation tools to support and enhance the broader government initiative on UAP.” The report did not give any indication of why the space agency had changed its mind on naming the new appointment. It only noted that it had made the decision to update it to “include details about the UAP research director”. In the 33-page report published earlier on Thursday, an independent team commissioned by NASA cautioned that the negative perception surrounding UFOs poses an obstacle to collecting data. But officials said NASA‘s involvement should help reduce the stigma around what it calls UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena.“We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said. He promised an open and transparent approach. Officials stressed the panel found no evidence that UAPs had extraterrestrial origin. But Nelson acknowledged with billions of stars in billions of galaxies out there, another Earth could exist. “If you ask me, do I believe there’s life in a universe that is so vast that it’s hard for me to comprehend how big it is, my personal answer is yes,” Nelson said at a news conference. His own scientists put the likelihood of life on another Earth-like planet at “at least a trillion.” When pressed by reporters on whether the U.S. or other governments are hiding aliens or otherworldly spaceships, Nelson said: “Show me the evidence.” NASA has said it doesn’t actively search for unexplained sightings. But it operates a fleet of Earth-circling spacecraft that can help determine, for example, whether weather is behind a strange event. The 16-member panel noted that artificial intelligence and machine learning are essential for identifying rare occurrences, including UFOs. No top-secret files were accessed by the panel’s scientists, aviation and artificial intelligence experts, and retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the first American to spend nearly a year in space. Instead, the group relied on unclassified data in an attempt to better understand unexplained sightings in the sky. Officials said there are so few high-quality observations that no scientific conclusions can be drawn. Most events can be attributed to planes, drones, balloons or weather conditions, said panel chairman David Spergel, president of the Simons Foundation, a scientific research group. The government refers to unexplained sightings as UAPs versus UFOs. NASA defines them as observations in the sky or elsewhere that cannot be readily identified or scientifically explained. The study was launched a year ago and cost under $100,000. Additional reporting by agencies Read More We cannot yet explain mysterious sightings in the sky, Nasa panel says Nasa boss says he believes in aliens during UFO hearings Watch as Nasa announces findings of long-awaited UFO study Nasa’s UFO study team reveals first ever report: as it happened Scientists might have seen a ‘life’ molecule on another planet SpaceX crew streak across sky before splashing down off Florida coast
2023-09-16 01:24
Japan’s Largest Cosmetics Firm Shiseido Bets on India Growth With First Launch in a Decade
Shiseido Co. is launching its first makeup brand in India in almost a decade, bringing popular line NARS
2023-09-15 13:50
South Korean AI chip intellectual property startup valued at $81.4 million
By Max A. Cherney (Reuters) -The South Korean chip startup Panmnesia has raised a seed round that values it at
2023-09-15 10:51
Extreme Weather Turns Up the Heat on Investing in Agriculture
The world’s increasingly volatile climate is now one of the core risks to manage when it comes to
2023-09-15 09:46
Methane from Oil and Gas Are Worse Than Reported to UN, Satellites Show
Observed methane releases from global oil and gas operations are 30% higher than what countries estimate in reports
2023-09-15 07:20
AP PHOTOS: MTV Video Music Awards celebrate music's global power with hip-hop, K-pop and Latin jams
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for her “Anti-Hero” music video on a night full of surprises.
2023-09-15 06:28
Planned Parenthood will resume abortions in Wisconsin next week after judge rules 1849 state law doesn't apply
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says they will resume abortion care services next week after a judge ruled a state law from 1849 did not apply to abortion procedures.
2023-09-15 05:19
Florida advises against Covid boosters for under-65s
The advice from Governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for president, contradicts US national policy.
2023-09-15 04:54
*NSYNC to release first new song in over 20 years for 'Trolls Band Together' movie
*NSYNC hasn't completely said "bye bye bye" to making more music together.
2023-09-15 04:28