Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to ‘cosmic noon’ — Space photo of the week

Quick factsWhat it is: The largest 3D map of the universe ever createdWhere it is: The universe, as seen from EarthWhen it was shared: April 17, 2026This snapshot is just a small part of one of the most comprehensive and spectacular views yet of the universe — a web-like structure formed by millions of galaxies, stretching back to near the dawn of time.Each tiny point in the image represents a galaxy mapped by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). The galaxies aren’t randomly distributed; instead, they form in filaments and clusters known as the cosmic web. Between these luminous strands…

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported…

Humanoid robots crush humans during half-marathon — and set the world record

Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past ​human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances. The race’s inaugural edition last year was riddled with ‌mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last…

Trevor Bauer’s second chance nearly here with Long Island Ducks

It’s all about second chances when Trevor Bauer tugs on a Long Island Ducks jersey on opening night.  After years of playing in Mexico and Japan, the polarizing “outcast” 2020 Cy Young winner returns to the mound in America for the first time since his bombshell 194-game MLB suspension in…

Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory

LOS ANGELES — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.…

What travelers can do as the Iran war impacts flight costs and availability

As the US and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within…

Shohei Ohtani extends on-base streak to 50, but Dodgers lose to Rockies

DENVER — The Dodgers found themselves in an unfamiliar place Saturday night. For the first time in almost a week, the other team had the lead. After entering play with not only four straight wins, but essentially four consecutive wire-to-wire victories (their only recent deficit came briefly in the top…

Mets’ David Peterson scratched from scheduled start but is not injured

CHICAGO — The Mets desperately need a win, and scuffling David Peterson isn’t viewed as the best starting pitching option to help deliver it. Peterson was removed from his scheduled Sunday start against the Cubs, with the team announcing Saturday night that Tobias Myers will start instead. The Mets have…

Kevin Durant sidelined for Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets playoff series

Rockets star Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets first-round playoff series because of a right knee injury.  Rockets coach Ime Udoka said pregame that Durant suffered the right knee contusion that held him out of Saturday’s matchup in Los Angeles after bumping the knee during Wednesday’s…

Melania Trump rings NYSE opening bell to mark documentary premiere

Melania Trump rang the opening bell on Wall Street Wednesday to mark the upcoming premiere of her self-titled documentary. The first lady, dressed in a black dress and wide black belt, hit the button to start the day at the New York Stock Exchange to cheers from traders on the floor.…

Recall of high-priced chocolate bars over salmonella risk expands

A specialty chocolate company is expanding its recall of candy bars to include several more flavors due to possible contamination with salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  Spring & Mulberry – a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that sells date-sweetened chocolates for $10 a bar, or $95 for a…

Days numbered for ‘risky’ lithium-ion batteries, scientists say, after fast-charging breakthrough in sodium-ion alternative

Newly developed sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries could offer much faster charging speeds, higher energy density and improvements in safety compared with conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, scientists say.Using Na-ion batteries, an alternative to the Li-ion batteries found in the majority of today’s devices, researchers at the Tokyo University of Science used a…

Sean Payton’s biggest regret from Broncos’ playoff heartbreak

Sean Payton knows he may have cost the Broncos a chance at a Super Bowl. After losing in Sunday’s AFC Championship game to the Patriots, 10-7, in what turned into a winter wonderland during the second half, where snow furiously came down sideways, Payton would love a do-over during a…

Renpho Lynx smart ring review: Too expensive for what it has to offer

Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. Renpho is widely known for its affordable massage guns, body measuring tapes and smart scales, many of…

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