Students from Woodland Park are in for a treat. They will get to chat with a local astronaut. Nichole Ayers will be answering questions about science and engineering. She will be doing this from the International Space Station. This is a big deal. It shows students that big dreams can come from
The return to the office has brought a new challenge for federal employees: the "DOGE 15. " This is the extra weight they've gained since leaving their homes and returning to the workplace. The change has been tough. Many have struggled to maintain their fitness routines and healthy eating habits. T
When someone is in intensive care, the focus is on survival. Doctors and nurses work hard to keep the patient alive. But what happens after the patient leaves the ICU? Many people face a set of challenges known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. This condition is not widely known, but it affects m
Olivia Williams, a well-known actress, has been fighting a tough battle with cancer. She is famous for her roles in The Crown and The Sixth Sense. Williams has been open about her struggle with pancreatic cancer, which was not diagnosed until 2018. This delay happened despite her visiting many docto
The space community is buzzing with excitement for April 20, 2025. That's the day NASA's Lucy spacecraft will have a close encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson. This event is more than just a flyby. It's a crucial test for Lucy's instruments. The spacecraft will pass by Donaldjohanson at a
Lady Gaga's performance at Coachella's second weekend was a hit, despite a small hiccup with her microphone. The issue happened during "Abracadabra, " the second song of her set. The mic started acting up, but Gaga quickly swapped it for a handheld one. She kept dancing and singing, holding both the
The body's tissues are built tough, thanks to collagen. Collagen fibers run in specific directions, giving tissues their strength and stability. Scientists have been trying to copy this design. They have had a hard time making models that match the size and direction of natural tissues. Now, a br
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which lasted from 2013 to 2016, was massive. It left behind many survivors who faced lingering health issues. Many of these survivors reported experiencing joint and muscle pain shortly after recovering from the virus. This pain did not go away quickly. A study w
The IRS is in the middle of a big shake-up. Gary Shapley, who was temporarily in charge, is out. This happened after a disagreement between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk. The Treasury Department has chosen Michael Faulkender to take over as the new acting head of the IRS. Bessent be
The IRS has had a chaotic week. The tax agency saw a swift change at the top, with Gary Shapley's appointment as acting commissioner lasting only a few days. Now, Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary of the Treasury, will step in to lead the IRS. This is not the first time the IRS has seen lead
