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Starliner launch delayed to mid-May SpaceNewsOfficials describe telltale ‘buzz’ that led to last-minute scrub of Boeing Starliner’s crewed launch CNNBoeing Starliner capsule carrying Sunita Williams to now take off on May 17 The Times of India'Buzzing' rocket valve pushes 1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule to May 10 Space.comBoeing Starliner crewed mission postponed shortly before launch Phys.org

Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study Fox NewsConsumer Reports petitions for changes to cancer-causing chemicals in car seats WRAL NewsStudy raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals used in some car seats CBS NewsDrivers Are Inhaling Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Their Cars, New Study Finds PEOPLEChemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they’re required by US law: Study The Hill

Epic NASA video takes you to the heart of a black hole — and destroys you in seconds Livescience.comNASA simulations show what it would be like to fall in black hole: Video USA TODAYNASA simulation shows what it's like to fly into black hole's "point of no return" CBS NewsNew black hole visualization takes viewers beyond the brink Phys.orgWhat Happens When You Fall Into A Black Hole?

Geologists reveal mysterious and diverse volcanism in lunar Apollo Basin, Chang'e-6 landing site Phys.orgThe lunar far side is wildly different from what we see. Scientists want to know why CNNChina has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal Livescience.comChina launches historic mission to retrieve samples from far side of the moon ReutersChina's Chang'e-6 is carrying a surprise rover to the moon SpaceNews

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, radio blackouts reported (video) Space.comSun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video) Space.comPowerful Flares Just Erupted on The Sun, And Their Effects Are Lashing Earth ScienceAlertNorthern Lights possible in MN overnight FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulNorthern Lights possible tonight with geomagnetic storm watch MLive.com