The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget
In the fast-paced world of hospitals, every second counts. A tool called the National Early Warning Score 2, or NEWS2, has been making waves in how doctors spot and handle patients in trouble. It's a simple scoring system that helps doctors quickly see if a patient's condition is getting worse. This
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is facing a significant challenge. Many of its scientists are publicly criticizing recent budget cuts. This is a big deal because the NIH is a major player in global health research. The cuts are causing real problems for ongoing studies and the people involve
Young kids often struggle with understanding false beliefs. This is because they have a hard time seeing things from another person's perspective. It is like they have a reality bias. They find it hard to think about what someone else might believe if it is not true. This is a big part of how ki
The persecution of Jewish and dissenting German pharmacologists during the Nazi era (1933-1945) had a profound impact on their professional lives. The oldest pharmacological journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, was established in 1873. It has a rich history and has published nume
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has been making headlines with his bold claims about cutting government spending. But how realistic are these promises? A key figure in Congress, Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, has some thoughts on the matter. Moore, who is one of the leaders of the DOGE caucus, a
The Senate is facing a tough task. They have to pass a major bill by July 4th. This bill is part of Trump's agenda. But, senators have different ideas about what should be in it. Some want more cuts to spending. Others think the cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits are too harsh. The S
Nurse managers in hospitals face a lot of stress. This stress often comes from tough situations they deal with at work. These situations can be very hard on them. But, surprisingly, not much research has looked into how these events affect nurse managers. Most studies focus on the stress experienced
The story of medicine is often told as a tale of men. But women have always been part of it. They have been patients, healers, and innovators. Yet, their contributions are often overlooked. One such overlooked figure is Dora Gerson. She was a doctor in Dresden. She was one of the first women in Germ
Big companies are making big changes. They are cutting jobs. Why? It's not just about saving money. It's about adapting to a changing world. The global economy is uncertain. Trade tensions are high. And technology is advancing fast. Artificial intelligence is a big part of this. It's changing how co
