People have been going to space for a long time now. Since the year 2000, there have been 162 missions. These include flights on the Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz missions, Chinese astronauts' first trips, and even commercial trips on SpaceX's Dragon capsule. There were also privately funded suborbit
The Dallas Mavericks' general manager, Nico Harrison, admitted to misjudging the bond between the team's fans and Luka Dončić. This bond was evident when the star player was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans were furious and sad. They showed their displeasure loudly when Dončić returned to Dall
The Vatican is preparing for a significant event: the selection of a new pope. This process, known as a conclave, is steeped in tradition and secrecy. The conclave is a gathering of cardinals who are locked away in the Vatican, cut off from the outside world. Their mission? To elect a new leader for
In the vast ocean, corals face many threats. One of the biggest is marine heatwaves. These events can cause coral bleaching, which happens when corals get too hot and lose the algae that give them food and color. Without these algae, corals can die, leaving behind bare skeletons. Often, these skelet
Astronauts often have unique ways to mark their birthdays. Don Pettit, a seasoned astronaut, celebrated his 70th birthday in an extraordinary way. He returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day he turned 70. He was accompanied by his crewmates, Aleksey Ovchinin and I
Measles is back in the news, and it's not good news. Three states—Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia—have all reported their first measles cases of 2025. The common thread? All three cases are linked to international travel. This should not be a surprise. Measles is highly contagious and can sprea
Wheat starch and fatty acids can team up to form complexes. These complexes are important for health but can be easily affected by the moisture in the air. To understand this better, scientists created these complexes using microwaves and different types of fatty acids. They varied the length of the
In the realm of healthcare, a critical role is played by organ procurement coordinators. These professionals are tasked with a sensitive and crucial job: obtaining family consent for organ donation from deceased individuals. This process is far from straightforward, especially given the low rates of
Jake Paul is gearing up for his next boxing match. This time, he will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This fight comes after Paul's big win against Mike Tyson. Paul initially wanted a fight with Canelo Alvarez, one of the sport's biggest stars. But t
Luka Doncic is settling into his new role with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his departure from the Dallas Mavericks left a mark. When the trade happened, Doncic was caught off guard. He was in bed, watching a movie on his iPad, when he heard the news. His first thought? Was this some kind of April Fo
