First introduced in 1996, the Ariane 5 has been the premier heavy-lift vehicle of Arianespace, launching numerous large communications satellites, as well as space observatories and cargo vehicles to the International Space Station. The rocket is also responsible for launching Europe’s Rosetta…
Maker Faire 2018 draws crowds in NYC – CNET
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Mom Announces Plans To Get Out Some Of Your Old Baby Stuff And Quietly Stare At It

PHOENIX—Murmuring to herself about how breathtakingly small you once were, your mother formally announced Tuesday her plans to get out some of your old baby stuff and quietly stare at it. “Sometimes, seemingly out of nowhere, I remember what a happy baby you were,” said your mom, confirming her intention to sit in…
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country is ready to rough it – Roadshow
Its upgrades focus on taking the car further away from the pavement.
Qualcomm accuses Apple of giving chip secrets to Intel – CNET
The chipmaker says Apple stole source code and other confidential information.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reveals a surprise origin – CNET
The final Fantastic Beasts trailer shows off the major character Claudia Kim is playing.
Advanced animal society thrives without males
Termite colonies have been found to thrive and reproduce without males, new research from the University of Sydney reveals. The findings provide new evidence that males aren’t required to maintain some advanced animal populations. They add momentum to questions about the impact and function of males in animal societies.
Screening using body mass index alone may miss every second preschooler with excess stomach fat
When assessing whether preschoolers are overweight, health professionals should use other measures such as waist-to-height ratio in addition to the body mass index (BMI). A study shows that this is because measuring the BMI of younger children often fails to identify those with excess stomach fat and possible associated health problems.
Cancer: Establishing metastasis
Scientists have discovered that a protein called VRK1 might help cancer to take root in new parts of the body. VRK1 was discovered to be necessary for mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition, which scientists suspect may be important for the establishment of metastasis.
Indoor HEPA filters significantly reduce pollution indoors when outside air unhealthy, study finds
Outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to indoor air pollution — but high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters used in the home significantly reduce fine-particulate matter in the air compared with non-HEPA air filters, according to a new study.