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☆ NASA’s DART mission: Spacecraft impact reshaped Dimorphos asteroid
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft intentionally slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos in September 2022, the impact may have caused “global deformation” of the space rock, according to new research. Dimorphos is a moonlet asteroid that orbits a larger parent asteroid known as Didymos. The DART mission ended upon impact, but prior to colliding with Dimorphos, the spacecraft transmitted an incredibly detailed view of the little asteroid’s boulder-covered surface that is helping researchers learn more about how the space rock formed. Rather than forming a simple crater on Dimorphos, the DART impact reshaped the entire asteroid, the results have suggested. Recreating the DART impactA team of researchers modeled the impact using the Bern smoothed-particle hydrodynamics shock physics code to achieve their results.

Persons: Dimorphos, It’s, ”, Dr, Sabina Raducan, Japan’s, ” Raducan, Martin Jutzi, Hera, Raducan, Sir Brian May, Claudia Manzoni Organizations: CNN, DART, Dimorphos, University of Bern’s Physics Locations: Italian, Dimorphos, Bern, Switzerland

☆ NASA’s next stop: An asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —After a nearly 4 billion-mile round trip, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully delivered NASA’s first asteroid sample to Earth. Across the universeAn artist's rendering shows OSIRIS-APEX kicking up dust so it can study Apophis. The space rock — named for the Egyptian god of chaos and darkness — was once considered to be one of the most potentially hazardous asteroid threats to Earth. Courtesy Narin ChomphuphuangA newly described tarantula species looks like it would be right at home slinging webs alongside Spider-Man. The electric blue tarantula, named Taksinus bambus, was found living in tree hollows in southern Thailand last year.

Persons: REx, NASA’s, Brian May, OSIRIS, —, Thomas Dressler, Frank Rubio, Rubio, Sergey Prokopyev, Dmitri Petelin, readjusting, “, ”, José Hernández, Taksinus bambus, Narin Chomphuphuang, James Webb, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN, Space Center, APEX, University of Arizona, Western, Soyuz, Space Station, NASA, Kaen University, CNN Space, Science Locations: Utah, Houston, Israel, Greece, Namibia, Southern, Spain, Thailand

☆ Queen’s Brian May helped NASA return its first asteroid sample
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Hafsa Khalil | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Not only is he the Queen guitarist, but he is also an astrophysicist who recently helped NASA return its first ever asteroid sample to Earth. May said he was “immensely proud” to be part of the team that collected the sample from the asteroid Bennu. It collected the sample from the more than 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid in 2020 before setting off on its return journey to Earth, specifically Utah, in 2021. “Happy sample return day, and congratulations to all who work so incredibly hard on this mission, especially my dear friend Dante.”“God bless you all,” he added. After dropping off the sample capsule in Utah, OSIRIS-REx is continuing its travels to study a different asteroid, named Apophis, the space agency said.

Persons: Brian May, Queen, OSIRIS, REx, May, Dante Lauretta, “ I’m, ”, Dante Organizations: CNN, NASA, Sunday, Earth Locations: Utah

☆ A Minute With: Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder on riders, hair care and his hero
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Lucy Marks | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The 34-year-old Eurovision 2022 runner-up spoke with Reuters about how "Fought & Lost" echoed his own journey in the music industry, collaborating with his hero Brian May and his hair care routine. Tell me the secrets to your hair care routine? Ryder: “My hair care routine is going to kind of be quite controversial. Ryder: "On my rider is lots of fruit and vegetables, lots of ginger shots, and also loads of vegan chocolate. "Every country we go to we want to try the best vegan chocolate they can find.

Persons: Sam Ryder, Kerry Davies, Ted Lasso, Brian May, Queen’s Brian May, Ryder, I'm, “, What’s, Sam Ryder’s, we've, Lucy Marks, Barbara Lewis Organizations: Apple, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Buckingham Palace, London, Britain, British

☆ Freddie Mercury’s handwritten lyrics suggest he considered ‘Mongolian Rhapsody’ song title
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

(CNN) — Never-before-seen draft lyrics of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” suggest that Freddie Mercury considered giving his mock-opera anthem a somewhat different title: “Mongolian Rhapsody.”The discovery was made following the emergence of a 15-page folio of lyrics, vocal lines and harmonies handwritten by the singer as he composed his 1975 hit. Queen recorded “Bohemian Rhapsody” the next year. Sotheby's auction house said the handwritten lyrics present "untold insights into other possible directions the song could have taken." Queen pictured in 1977, two years after releasing "Bohemian Rhapsody." Richard E. Aaron/Redferns/Getty Images“What is ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ about?

Persons: —, Queen’s, Freddie Mercury, there’s, I’ve, “ Galileo, ”, Belladona ”, Mercury’s, Mary Austin, “, ” —, Brian May, Freddie, Richard E, Aaron, Redferns, Sotheby’s, ” Austin Organizations: CNN, British Midland Airways, Tiffany, Mercury Locations: Sotheby’s, London

☆ California, Northeast menaced by late-season winter storms
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Brendan O'Brien | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] A general view shows flooded streets in Pajaro, California, U.S., March 12, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. On the West Coast, the storm targeted areas of northern and Central California already saturated from the unusual bout of bad weather. It promised to dump as much as seven inches (18 cm) of rain in higher elevations and up to three inches elsewhere, the National Weather Service said in its forecast. The growing frequency and intensity of such storms amid bouts of prolonged drought are symptomatic of human-caused climate change, experts say. The storm in the Northeast threatened to produce wet snow that could topple power lines and trees, causing power outages.

☆ Queen guitarist Brian May, Lionesses top king's U.K. New Year's honors list
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Those at the forefront of the U.K.’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt” on the country’s New Year’s Honors list on Friday. May, who is also an animal welfare campaigner, was appointed a knight bachelor for his services to music and charity. England captain Leah Williamson received an OBE, while teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White were all made MBEs. U.K. monarchs have awarded honors as part of orders of chivalry since the Middle Ages. Britain’s chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, who received a knighthood, was among several Jewish community leaders to be recognized.

☆ Queen guitarist May, soccer Lionesses named in king's New Year honours
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Denis Pellerin/Handout via REUTERSLONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain recognised Queen guitarist Brian May, several English "Lionesses" who won the European women's soccer championship and diplomats involved in the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in King Charles' first New Year's honours list. Four members of the England women's soccer team received honours, with captain Leah Williamson awarded an OBE, while the tournament's golden boot winner Beth Mead, defender Lucy Bronze and all-time top scorer Ellen White received MBEs. The team's coach, Dutch national Sarina Wiegman, received an honorary CBE - a type of award given to foreign nationals. Queen Elizabeth died in September, making the New Year's honours the first to be awarded by King Charles since he came to the throne. The list is drawn up by independent committees, before it is approved by the prime minister and the monarch.

☆ Queen release rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Brian May of the band Queen performs at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee concert in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Britain June 4, 2022. Kerry Davies/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoLONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Queen released a rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury on Thursday, the band's first new track with the late frontman's instantly recognisable vocals to come out in more than eight years. “We’d kind of forgotten about this track,” Taylor said in a statement. "The Miracle", Queen's 13th studio album, came out two years before Mercury died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. Queen last included three previously unheard songs featuring Mercury on their 2014 album "Queen Forever".

☆ Queen release 'Face It Alone,' featuring Freddie Mercury
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

London Reuters —Queen released a rediscovered song featuring Freddie Mercury on Thursday, the band’s first new track with the late frontman’s instantly recognizable vocals to come out in more than eight years. Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor first told fans about the existence of “Face It Alone” during an interview in the summer. “We’d kind of forgotten about this track,” Taylor said in a statement. It’s a very passionate piece.”“The Miracle,” Queen’s 13th studio album, came out two years before Mercury died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991. Queen last included three previously unheard songs featuring Mercury on their 2014 album “Queen Forever.”“I’m happy that our team were able to find this track (‘Face It Alone’),” May said.

☆ Ziua Internațională a Asteroizilor. Vezi curiozități despre aceștia, dar și cine este moldoveanul care a descoperit 10 asteroizi
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-30 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

Vezi curiozități despre aceștia, dar și cine este moldoveanul care a descoperit 10 asteroiziOrganizația Națiunilor Unite (ONU), în 2016, a stabilit oficial că Ziua Internațională a Asteroizilor, propusă de Brian May, chitaristul trupei Queen, să fie sărbătorită în fiecare an pe 30 iunie. Asteroid Day este o inițiativă internațională care își propune să informeze și să educe publicul despre riscurile generate de asteroizi și modalitățile de protejare. Astronomul originar din Chișinău care a descoperit 10 asteroizi. Mai mulți ani, a fost cercetătorul științific principal al acestui observator, iar la sfârșitul vieții a îndeplinit și funcții de conducere. Pe lângă faptul ca este primul asteroid descoperit, Ceres este si cel mai mare asteroid cunoscut , de cca.

Persons: Brian May, Queen, Vladimir Albițki, Vladimir, Grigori Neuimin, Giuseppe Piazzi, William Herschel Organizations: Ziua Internațională, Organizația Națiunilor Unite, ONU, Ziua, Tunguska, Universității din, Ceres Locations: Tunguska, Siberia, Chișinău, sovietic, Universității din Moscova, Odesa, Simeiz, Chelyabinsk, Rusia

☆ „Bohemian Rhapsody”, înregistrată în Cartea Recordurilor drept melodia nr. 1 din toate timpurile
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-12 | by ( ) www.ziarulnational.md time to read: +1 min

Bohemian Rhapsody este înregistrată în Cartea Recordurilor ca melodia nr.1 din toate timpurile. În 1975, melodia a fost pe prima poziţie în Marea Britanie timp de 9 săptămăni. Opera maestră Bohemian Rhapsody rezonează de peste 45 de ani cu mulţi dintre iubitorii trupei Queen. Unul dintre motivele pentru care „Bohemian Rhapsody” sună atât de diferit este structura sa. Melodia a durat trei săptămâni pentru a fi înregistrată.

Persons: Bohemian Rhapsody, Paul McCartney, Queen, Freddie Mercury, Freddie, May, Mercury, Taylor, Brian May Organizations: Song, Mediafax Locations: Bohemian, Britanie

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