Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization?

When it comes to successful fertilization, zero gravity means zero game, a new study suggests. When looking at sperm and eggs in simulated microgravity, scientists found that this environment hampered sperm navigation, fertilization and embryo development, posing serious challenges for the future of space colonization.This human, mouse and pig study, published Thursday (March 26) in the journal Communications Biology, revealed that sperm became disoriented, mouse eggs had fewer successful fertilizations, and pig embryos experienced developmental delays, all due to microgravity.The findings have big implications for building a lasting human presence off Earth. The long-term settlements planned for the moon and…

Brent Celek’s ex-wife goes Instagram official with another longtime Eagle

Susie Celek, the ex-wife of retired Eagles tight end Brent Celek, appears to be dating the team’s former defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. Susie made the relationship public in an Instagram post on Monday, including a video of the pair kissing and sharing PDA moments on various dates. “Life trends show…

Netflix blew the first ABS call in MLB history — and that wasn’t the only problem

A historic baseball moment will forever be remembered for being overshadowed by an in-game manager interview. Those waiting for the first Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge Wednesday may have felt underwhelmed since it happened while Netflix conducted an interview with Giants manager Tony Vitello. The broadcast showed Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero…

Trump warns Iran to ‘get serious’ about peace talks ‘before it is too late’

President Trump issued an early morning warning to Iran Thursday, telling Islamic Republic officials to buckle down and “get serious” about negotiating an end to the four-week-old war “before it is too late.” “The Iranian negotiators are very different and ‘strange,’” the president posted on Truth Social. “They are “begging”…

1,000-year-old altar and human sacrifices from Toltec Empire discovered in Mexico

Archaeologists in Mexico have unearthed a square stone altar used for human sacrifices during the Toltec Empire more than 1,000 years ago.The altar, human bones, obsidian knives and ceramic vessels were discovered during excavation for a transportation project near the archaeological site of Tula, about 55 miles (88 kilometers) north…

Watchdog probes DHS contracts under Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski — including for 0M ads that got her canned

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog has been investigating hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security contracts approved under former Secretary Kristi Noem and her top adviser Corey Lewandowski — and faced extensive obstruction in its oversight attempts, The Post has learned. DHS employees have been asked to preserve all records amid…

Tanking Nets battle but fall to Warriors for ninth straight loss

SAN FRANCISCO — Gui Santos scored a career-high 31 points, Draymond Green made two clutch free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining and the Golden State Warriors beat the Nets 109-106 on Wednesday to clinch a play-in spot. Brandin Podziemski had 22 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Warriors…

George Kittle ruthlessly trolls Niners teammate over March Madness upset

George Kittle didn’t do much to cheer up Ricky Pearsall following his alma mater’s shocking NCAA tournament loss on Sunday. In fact, the Niners tight end rubbed salt in the receiver’s wound. Shortly after Iowa — where Kittle played from 2013-2016 — knocked Florida out of March Madness with a…

Parkinson’s risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

A pesticide commonly used in America’s food supply has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. A UCLA study published in the journal Springer Nature Link suggests that exposure to chlorpyrifos could increase the risk of the neurological disease. The chemical is often used on agricultural products like soybeans, fruit and nut…

Matt Fitzpatrick’s wife celebrates PGA Tour star’s Valspar Championship win — one week after .5 million heartbreak

Matt Fitzpatrick’s biggest fan is certainly enjoying this victory lap following last week’s Players Championship heartbreak. Shortly after the English golfer sealed his third-ever PGA Tour win at the Valspar Championship on Sunday, Fitzpatrick’s wife, Katherine Fitzpatrick, posted a two-word message in the comments of his Instagram post commemorating the…

‘Mall King’ David Simon dead at 64 after cancer battle

David Simon, who led the largest mall company in the US, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family’s real estate company said Monday. He was 64 He was the chief executive of Simon Property Group for more than three decades, amassing 250 properties that the company owned…

How your narcissistic boss is sabotaging your health

Your awful manager may actually be the death of you. It’s no secret that a bad boss can make your job harder — and make you miserable. But it’s not just the Sunday Scaries you need to look out for: A narcissistic boss can have a serious impact on your…

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Artemis II: News, features, and facts about the NASA moon mission

Artemis II is the first crewed spaceflight in NASA’s Artemis Program — a long-term campaign that aims to send humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972.Launched into orbit by the 322-foot-tall (98 meters) Space Launch System and Orion crew capsule stack, the mission’s four-astronaut crew will…

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