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The Artemis II crew captured this photo of our galaxy, the Milky Way, on April 7, 2026. The Milky Way’s elegant spiral structure is dominated by just two arms wrapping off the ends of a central bar of stars. Spanning more than 100,000 light-years, Earth is located along one of the galaxy’s spiral arms, about […]

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Columbus, OH NBC4i Apr 9
Columbus Weather: Rain & rumbles with a cold front

Warm night ahead. Expect rain and storms later Friday with a weak front. This will drop temps a touch for the start of the weekend.

Portland, OR KOIN 6 Apr 9
Second Chance Pets: Meet Adam the 8-year-old pup

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington has an 8-year-old pup named Adam available for adoption, who is perfect for those looking for more snuggles in their life.

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
Original cast brings dose of nostalgia with revival of 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair'

Almost all of the original cast of "Malcolm in the Middle" is back, including Frankie Muniz, who plays Malcolm.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 9
Why adorable home has been covered in cryptic graffiti — as neighbors speak out

What was once an adorable home is now covered in cryptic graffiti, creating a major eyesore and upsetting neighbors.

Health Medical Xpress Apr 9
Somatostatin in brain regulates immune cells to mitigate dementia, opening path for treatment with existing drugs

A research team led by Professor Jiwon Um from the Center for Synapse Diversity and Specificity at DGIST has discovered a mechanism by which somatostatin, a brain neurotransmitter, directly regulates brain immune cells to alleviate Alzheimer's disease. This study is expected to provide a strong foundation for repurposing existing medications for dementia treatment by shifting brain immune cells that worsen the condition into a "protective mode." The research is published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

Science PhysOrg Apr 9
Carbon nanotube fiber sensors achieve record measurement error below 0.1%

Skoltech scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from China and Iran, have taken a major step toward creating highly precise carbon nanotube fiber (CNTF)-based sensors. In a paper published in the iScience journal, the authors, for the first time, quantitatively assessed the accuracy of CNTF sensors for dual-stage, i.e., manufacturing and post-manufacturing monitoring of epoxy-based polymer nanocomposites with dispersed CNTs.

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
Brooklyn Pop weaves a dreamscape that's a love letter to the borough

The experience is part pop culture, part autobiography and takes visitors on a ride through the eras.

Health Medical Xpress Apr 9
New method provides clearer view of how genome functions in cancer

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have developed a new method called PARTAGE that provides a clearer picture of how the genome is regulated and disrupted in diseases like cancer. The findings were published in Genome Research.

Nashville, TN WKRN Apr 9
Inside Madison’s future: Growth, cleanup, new development and more

Locals describe Madison as a suburban neighborhood that still holds onto the old Nashville feel, but there's a bright future ahead.

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 9
Jon Bernthal's Punisher is pulled back into the fight in Marvel's 'One Last Kill'

Jon Bernthal's Punisher makes his return to the MCU in "One Last Kill" on Disney+. Check out the trailer.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 9
Mick Cronin replenishes frontcourt with Filip Jovic and Sergej Macura

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin’s front court is starting to take shape with the addition of two power forwards from the transfer portal. The Bruins received commitments Thursday from Auburn’s Filip Jovic and Mississippi State’s Sergej Macura, who will join returning forwards Eric Dailey Jr. and Brandon Williams. Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Sergej Macura blocks...