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XRISM clocks hot wind of galaxy M82 at 2 million mph

For the first time, astronomers have directly measured the speed of superheated gas billowing from a cauldron of stellar activity at the heart of M82, a nearby galaxy undergoing an extraordinary burst of star formation. The material is moving more than 2 million miles (over 3

8 key figures who will — and won’t — be at CPAC

Conservatives are descending on Grapevine, Texas, this week for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a smattering of notable names are expected to skip the event that’s long served as a pulse check for the GOP. President Trump is reportedly set to

Studies offer insight into how owners experience pet loss

New research from the Dog Aging Project and Texas A&M University highlights that for many families, losing a dog means losing a family member—and that the grief is profound regardless of how a pet dies. The studies underscore the need for veterinarians to support owners through

Africa: Food Crises in Africa!

[The Point] Food crisis in Africa stems from a complex interplay of climatic, socio-political, and economic factors. Climate change is a significant driver, causing extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that disrupt agricultural activities.