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Sept 12 (Reuters) - Yet another billionaire entrepreneur is set to ride into space this week, strapped inside the capsule of a SpaceX rocketship as part of an astro-tourist team poised to make history as the first all-civilian crew launched into Earth orbit.

When you’ve got a difficult question to answer, do you consult multiple experts to get a sense of their individual views, or ask a group to deliberate together? Studies on the concept of collective intelligence suggests that when managed properly, asking a group can lead to more accurate estimates than simply averaging the recommendations of multiple independent advisors.

From a political and legal standpoint, the battle over whether mask wearing should be enforced in schools is still raging. But from a scientific standpoint, there's little debate: Masks really do help curb the spread of the coronavirus in school.

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As we keep an eye on what could be developing in the Gulf of Mexico, two scientists weigh in on what was learned from Hurricane Ida and how climate change is playing a role in active hurricane seasons.

After the Biden administration’s announcement on COVID-19 booster shots, questions came up about the ethics of vaccinated people in the US getting a booster when so many people around the world are still waiting for their first dose.