Ever wondered what happens to your lower back when it gets hurt? Researchers took a closer look at how the lower spine behaves when it's pushed to its limits. They used 40 samples from human donors to see how the spine reacts to bending and pressure until it gets injured. The spine's behavior was no
Elon Musk, the big boss of SpaceX, recently had some strong words for a member of Donald Trump's team. He took to X, his social media platform, to express his concerns about Sean Duffy, who used to be a lumberjack and is now in charge of NASA. Musk made a poll on X, asking people if Duffy should le
Earth has a new, temporary neighbor in space. It's not a moon like we usually think of, but an asteroid named 2025 PN7. This space rock is tagging along with Earth's journey around the sun, but it's not actually orbiting our planet. Instead, it's more like a hitchhiker, sticking around for about 58
EU leaders made a big promise to help Ukraine with money for the next two years. This includes funds for its military and defense. However, they didn't agree on using the frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a huge loan. Belgium had some concerns about this plan. The EU leaders asked the European
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold request. He wants a massive pay package worth nearly a trillion dollars. In return, he promises to build a "robot army. " This army, however, does not exist yet. Musk expressed his concerns during a recent earnings call. He worries about losing control o
Ever wondered how computers could see things humans can't? Well, scientists have cooked up a cool new gadget that does just that. It's called a Ga2O3 optoelectronic array, and it's designed to pick up ultraviolet light that's usually drowned out by the sun. This isn't just any old light detector, th
Ever wondered if there's a phone case that's both tough and stylish? Meet PITAKA, a brand that's been winning awards for its innovative designs. They've just launched a new collection for the iPhone 17 series, and it's a game-changer. PITAKA offers three types of cases: the Ultra-Slim, the Aramid Pr
Extreme weather events in the first half of 2025 have caused unprecedented damage in the US, totaling a staggering $101 billion. This alarming figure comes from a revived climate-disaster database, once managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was abruptly discont
Every day, the world of finance and economics throws up new challenges and opportunities. This is where the Odd Lots newsletter comes in. It's a daily dose of insights, analysis, and discussions on the latest happenings in markets, finance, and the economy. Sometimes, it's the hosts, Joe Weisenthal
Everton, a former cast member of "Studio C, " recently spoke at the Restore conference at Utah Valley University. She tackled a big question: Do Latter-day Saints struggle with laughter? She believes humor is crucial for spiritual growth. Everton shared her experiences working on a comedy show for B
