Hounded By Budget And Technical Woes,…

Financial challenges are causing NASA to most likely postpone its first two exploration missions to Mars — EM-1 and EM-2. The impending delay was announced by the agency’s Office of Inspector General. NASA officials also state the agency’s plan to send astronauts to Mars has met technical difficulties as well. Initially scheduled for November 2018, the two launches of the Orion spacecraft aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) will probably have to wait a while longer, as NASA strives to overcome the hurdles of preparing for the intrepid journey to the red planet. EM-1 And EM-2 The first exploratory mission to Mars, EM-1, is currently set to send the Orion capsule — which will be unmanned during its first mission — into lunar orbit…
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Two studies find antidepressants during pregnancy…

Washington TimesTwo studies find antidepressants during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHDWashington TimesFILE – In this Jan. 11, 2008 file photo, a bottle of Eli Lilly & Co.’s Prozac is pictured at a company facility in Plainfield, Ind. Scientists say most antidepressants don’t work for children or teenagers with major depression and … more >. Print. By …Studies find no evidence for autism link to antidepressant useThe San Diego Union-TribuneAntidepressants Before, During Pregnancy Tied to AutismNewsmaxStudy casts doubt on autism, antidepressant linkYahoo NewsSpectrumall 15 news articles »
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22…

The time of the year to watch the skies for the Lyrid meteor shower has come. It meteor shower on a low key note on April 16 and will last until April 25. For the 2017 edition, the peak will happen on the night of April 22 and the morning of April 23 and theoretically it will be through April 24. The dazzling spectacle of shooting stars playing out in the night sky is an enthralling delight stargazers look forward to every April. Skywatchers may get to see at least 20 meteors in an hour during peak hours. Those in the Northern Hemisphere, especially Europe, will see the light show vividly. Watching away from light pollution and when the sky is…
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Elizabeth Warren: ‘I’m running’ for re-election…

Washington TimesElizabeth Warren: ‘I’m running’ for re-election in 2018Washington TimesSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. reacts to being rebuked by the Senate leadership and accused of impugning a fellow senator, Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., in this Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, file photo, on Capitol Hill in …Warren rips Trump over tax returns: ‘The issue is not over’The Hill (blog)Conservative PAC takes aim at Warren during book tourPoliticoall 27 news articles »
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10K times more potent than morphine:…

Please enable Javascript to watch this video MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County medical examiner confirmed Wisconsin’s first carfentanil death on Monday morning, April 17th. Officials say carfentanil, known as an elephant tranquilizer, a synthetic opioid, is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl, which itself is 50 times more potent than heroin. “It certainly is concerning. It’s generally used in large mammals for sedation. It could clandestinely be manufactured,” Sara Schreiber with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said. Carfentanil Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office indicated the victim is 48-year-old James Kinnee. The report says Kinnee was reported dead on March 22nd. The medical examiner’s report indicates Kinnee was found dead in…
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New Measles Case Confirmed In Minnesota:…

Minnesota is having a tough time dealing with the increasing number of measles cases. The disease is primarily affecting young children who are not vaccinated. On April 14, Minnesota health officials recorded an additional five cases of measles affecting children in the Hennepin County, taking the total to eight. According to a new report, health officials confirmed a ninth case of measles in Hennepin County. It is expected that the number will increase significantly in the near future. Measles, which was reportedly eradicated from the United States in 2000, has seen a significant increase in the country over the past few years. Measles Outbreak: Source And Main Reason Most of the affected children belong to the Twin Cities Somali-American community and…
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Trump order would target high skilled…

NDTVTrump order would target high skilled worker visa programWashington TimesFILE – In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, President-elect Donald Trump holds up Green Bay Packers jersey given to him by House Speaker Paul Ryan at a rally in West Allis, Wis. President Donald Trump heads to Ryan’s congressional … more >. Print.Trump executive order to boost ‘Buy American, Hire American’ plan coming: reportThe HillPlanned Trump Order Will Discourage Hiring of Low-Wage Foreign WorkersNew York TimesH-1B: Donald Trump Orders Legal Review of Outsourcing Visa ProgramsBreitbart NewsABC News -Chicago Tribune -CNBC -USA TODAYall 68 news articles »
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Trump’s day in tweets: Monday, April…

Los Angeles TimesTrump’s day in tweets: Monday, April 17Los Angeles TimesPresident Trump at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. (Carolyn Kaster President Trump at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. (Carolyn Kaster / Associated Press). President Trump tweeted about: A Fox News interview with …These 3 People Show Why Anti-Trump Tide Runs Against The GOP In Georgia’s Special ElectionHuffington PostTrump robocall attacks Dem in Georgia special electionThe HillGeorgia Democrat rebuffs Trump: ‘I don’t have great personal admiration’ for himPoliticoU.S. News & World Report -BuzzFeed News -Salon -Washington Examinerall 421 news articles »
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Inside the Beltway: The outcome of…

Washington TimesInside the Beltway: The outcome of Trump’s Steel-clad tacticsWashington TimesPresident Trump’s approval rating have hit 50 percent, says a new Rasmussen Reports poll. On Inaguration Day they were at 59. (Associated Press) more >. Print. By Jennifer Harper – The Washington Times – Monday, April 17, 2017. Half the nation’s voters …Poll finds a majority of Americans no longer see Trump as someone who keeps promisesThe Boston GlobeLess Than Half Of Americans Believe Trump Keeps His PromisesHuffington PostMajority in US No Longer Thinks Trump Keeps His PromisesGallupGallup -Rasmussen Reportsall 65 news articles »
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Zika Virus Again: Asian Tiger Backyard…

N. GutierrezApr 17, 2017 05:30 PM EDT As Zika Virus infested Brazil a year ago through the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti), a new possible carrier of the virus was found. Scientists then warn the public as the same genetic material of Zika was found on Asian tiger mosquitoes. According to Web MD, the study published in the Entomological Society of America’s Journal of Medical Entomology last April 13 was reported to focus whether what is the role of Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) on Zika virus. The team then thought of hatching the eggs of the backyard mosquitoes they had found in Brazil’s outbreak last 2015.Like Us on Facebook Yet, as they hatch the eggs, they compared the genetic material…
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