NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has launched the Bridge Program to tackle a big issue: under-represented minorities in STEM fields. This initiative aims to offer financial aid and programmatic support to boost diversity and inclusion. But how well is it working? A workshop was held to gath
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These elect
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found tryptophan, a crucial amino acid, on the asteroid Bennu. This finding adds to the growing list of life's essential ingredients that have been identified in space rocks. The sample, collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, provides a unique glimpse
Space rovers have been the unsung heroes of space exploration. They are like the brave explorers of the past, but instead of ships, they have wheels. These machines have helped us learn more about the Moon, Mars, and even asteroids. They show how curious humans are about the universe and the questio
CPR is no walk in the park. It's a high-pressure job that takes a lot out of rescuers. But how much do we really know about what they go through? Not much, it turns out. That's why a recent study set out to measure the mental and physical strain of performing CPR. They wanted to see how it stacks up
Mars has always been a mystery. Now, it's a bit more electric. Scientists have found something surprising on the Red Planet: lightning. But not the kind you see in stormy nights on Earth. This is more like a tiny spark. Researchers made this discovery recently. They didn't see big, bright bolts. In
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a
Sinonasal inverted papilloma, or SNIP, is a growth in the nose and sinuses. It's not cancer, but it can come back after treatment. Worse, it can turn into cancer. Doctors are trying to figure out why this happens. One clue might be dysplasia. This is when cells look abnormal under a microscope. The
A strange object named 3I/ATLAS has been making waves in the astronomy world. Recent images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a fuzzy white ball zooming past Mars. This object is special because it's from another star system, not our own. The images were taken from about 19 millio
The recent release of NASA's high-resolution images of 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated debate among scientists. While NASA celebrates the visual data, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has spotted something unusual. The object's behavior doesn't quite match what we expect from a typical comet. Loeb noticed
