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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Trial, Not a Failure!

Space enthusiasts were thrilled for Sunday's grand event: the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. However, their excitement quickly turned into anticipation as technical issues caused repeated delays. Hosts Ariane and Denisse did their best to keep spirits high, but the situation was clearly c

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Boosting COVID Vaccines: From Muscles to Noses

You might have received a COVID-19 vaccine shot in your arm, but what about your nose? Scientists are exploring a new way to boost your immune system by giving a second vaccine dose through your nose. This two-step process starts with an initial shot in your muscle, like the vaccines you're already

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Watch Out for Soy: Michigan Sausage Recall

Well, here's a little food safety warning for you. There's a recall happening for some sausage products from UP Products, LLC, known as Meyer Wholesale, in Michigan. The problem? They didn't mention soy on the label, and soy is a known allergen. It's like hiding a secret ingredient, but not in a goo

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Jan 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket: Another Launch Try on Thursday

Blue Origin, the space company, announced plans on Monday to attempt another launch of its New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning. The initial launch scheduled for Monday was called off due to ice buildup on a critical component. This delay, however, didn't stop Blue Origin from aiming for a Tuesda

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Janet Yellen's Thoughts on Inflation: A Mix of Factors

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently shared her views on the ongoing inflation issue, suggesting that the stimulus packages implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic might have played a small role. However, she emphasized that the primary cause of rising prices was the pandemic itself, which led

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon’s Hidden Water: What Lunar Trailblazer Aims to Unveil

NASA has big plans to return to the Moon by 2026 with its Artemis II mission. But before that, they’re sending two missions to the lunar south pole to search for resources. One of these missions is Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite that's going to study water on the Moon. Scientists think there might b

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Bat Rabies: A Growing Threat to Cattle in Latin America

Rabies, a disease shared between animals and humans, is a big problem in rural Latin America. It hurts food security and the economy by killing many animals. The common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, is the main reason this happens. These bats spread the rabies virus (RABV) to cows, causing outbrea

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Pushed Back Due to Technical Issue

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space company, had big plans to launch their New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast at the start of 2025. This 320-foot-tall rocket intended to make its debut flight on January 13, within a three-hour window starting at 1 a. m. EST. However, things didn't go as planned.

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