I’ve witnessed nearly 100 rocket launches. Artemis II was like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

Freelance space writer Roger Guillemette has witnessed close to 100 rocket launches since 1975. On Wednesday (April 1), he was on the ground at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, reporting live on the Artemis II moon launch for Live Science. Here’s what he saw at the historic liftoff:There was palpable excitement at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) press site for the Artemis II launch, unlike anything I’ve experienced in my many years of reporting on human spaceflight from this iconic location.Journalists from all over the world — both grizzled veterans and wide-eyed newcomers — were positively giddy about witnessing astronauts returning…

Are allergies genetic? | Live Science

Over 100 million people, and more than 30% of adults, suffer from some type of allergy in the United States, and that number is on the rise. But where are these allergies coming from? Do we inherit them, or do they result from environmental factors?The answer involves a little of…

Juan Soto’s early exit hangs over Mets’ all-around rout of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — The bats erupted and Nolan McLean dominated, but Friday night was defined for the Mets by who wasn’t on the field following his first at-bat.  Juan Soto, bothered by right-calf tightness, departed after only a half-inning, leaving the Mets to wonder when their best player will return. …

Jorge Polanco’s balky Achilles keeps him out of Mets lineup

SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets.  After progressing in recent days, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, the first baseman’s ankle discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, removing him from Friday’s starting lineup.  It was the second time in four games that Polanco, who…

Mets believe Sean Manaea’s extended relief outing was ‘positive step’

SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing.  Yes, the left-hander created traffic in his relief appearance Thursday night, but there was an uptick in his velocity. The final result — one earned run allowed over 3 ²/₃ innings — was respectable, despite…

The run-it-back Yankees are already off to a nearly perfect start

If the glorious first game at The Stadium and nearly perfect first week are any indication, the run-it-back Yankees are going to run away in the American League East.  The Yankees celebrated a beautiful home opener in the Bronx by easily handling one of the other two teams that entered…

When were boats invented? | Live Science

Around 8000 B.C., a canoe carved from a single pine log came to rest in what is now the Netherlands. The roughly 10-foot-long (3 meters) boat wasn’t discovered until 1955, when a road crew unearthed it from a peat bog near the village of Pesse. The artifact, now known as…

Mike Brown credits Jalen Brunson for sparking Knicks’ defensive turnaround

The Knicks fought out of their rut and turned their season around primarily due to a dramatic defensive improvement.  And coach Mike Brown praised an unlikely, or little appreciated, part of it — Jalen Brunson.  “Jalen’s a good defender,” Brown said. “Obviously, a lot of people sleep on that. I…

NFL-ESPN megadeal closes after receiving governmental approval

It’s a touchdown for the NFL and ESPN, and it came just as the frenzy of Super Bowl LX in San Francisco is set to begin this week. The NFL and the Worldwide Leader received governmental approval on a merger on Saturday, according to The Athletic, officially closing a deal…

With Tucker in town, Roberts breaks down lineup challenges

The 2026 Dodgers made their first public appearance Saturday, getting raucous ovations at Dodger Stadium during the team’s annual Fanfest event. And with most players in attendance, the afternoon provided some clarity on where the team stands two weeks before the start of spring training. Here are eight things we…

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