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China Installs Defensive Countermeasures on Space Station - Futurism

Taikonauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei installed debris protection panels on China's Tiangong during an eight-hour spacewalk.

Doctor warns popular drink 'raises stroke risk by 300% and dementia by 290%' - The Mirror US

A doctor has warned that a popular drink could significantly increase your chances of developing stroke and dementia, with studies showing those who consume it daily face dramatically higher risks

Can a turtle tuck its head all the way inside its shell? - Live Science

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health - BBC

In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy.

The Sky Today on Sunday, December 14: The Geminid meteor shower peaks - Astronomy Magazine

The best meteor shower of the year peaks today! Look for shooting stars this morning or evening, originating from Gemini the Twins.

Dementia: How might cheese consumption affect risk? - Medical News Today

A study from Japan has found that people who regularly eat cheese may have a lower risk of dementia. However, there are some caveats to the findings.

For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert - WIRED

If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?

Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites before making 550th SpaceX landing - Space

Liftoff occurred at 12:49 a.m. EST on Sunday (Dec. 14).

A yoga teacher says this is the simple three-move standing sequence she uses to improve posture and balance in older adults - Fit&Well

These standing poses are also great if you have sore knees

These Are The Daily Habits That Will Change The Way You Poop For The Better - BuzzFeed

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.

Young Blood Shows Powerful Protective Effects Against Alzheimer’s - SciTechDaily

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, may be influenced by factors circulating in the blood.

US Postal Service returns to Webb Space Telescope for 2026 Priority Mail stamps - collectSPACE.com

Given its latest pair of Priority Mail stamps revealed for the new year, maybe the U.S. Postal Service should consider relabeling its expedited deliveries as "interstellar." For the third year in a row, Priority Mail stamps in 2026 will feature images of the …

‘Nonsense’: Netflix’s Masterpiece Sci-Fi Series Gets Roasted by Space Expert - Comic Book Resources

The hit series received critical acclaim and will officially return for Season 2, but that doesn't mean its science is accurate.

This US State Is Targeting Speeders From 2,000 Feet In The Air - SlashGear

Just because you can't see any speed enforcement officers or automated camera systems doesn't mean the law isn't watching you break the limit.

United Airlines flight loses engine power after takeoff from Dulles Airport - The Washington Post

The Tokyo-bound flight landed safely at the D.C.-area airport after circling to burn off fuel. The plane was a Boeing 777-200 jet.

Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (Dec 13, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers English Premier League game from December 13, 2025 on ESPN.

49ers place injured Aiyuk on reserve/left team list - ESPN

The 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list on Saturday, likely ending the receiver's tenure in San Francisco.

Brown University says active shooter reported on campus - ABC News

Todd Bowles: Baker Mayfield Took Right Postgame Approach - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On Friday after a frustrating Thursday night loss to the Falcons, Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles gave his quarterback credit for taking accountability and urged the rest of the team to do the same

Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves - Official website of the New England Patriots

The Patriots announced that they have signed RB D'Ernest Johnson to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and placed RB Terrell Jennings on injured reserve. In addition, the Patriots elevated DL Leonard Taylor III to the active roster from the practic