The Starliner was the astronauts’ “lifeboat” if the crashed Russian satellite hit the space station; no return date yet

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were strapped into their "lifeboats" and prepared for an emergency evacuation after a defunct Russian satellite shattered into hundreds of pieces.That includes the…

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‘We’re proving it’s a new door to better understanding cancer’: Tour de France coach Inigo San Milan on what elite cyclists can reveal about cancer biology

The 111th edition of the world famous Tour de France begins on June 29 in Florence, Italy. This year, the grueling 21-stage cycling race takes place over 2,175 miles (3,500…

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The nerve-wracking mission of a B-36 mechanic: hours spent waiting on the Peacemaker’s wings to maintain the engines in flight

B-36 Peacemaker mechanic In response to the US Army Air Force's requirement for a strategic bomber with intercontinental range, Consolidated Vultee (later Convair) designed the B-36 during World War II.…

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