In recent years, the number of babies being born in the U. S. has been dropping. This is partly because fewer people are involved in religious activities. A study from Pew in 2024 found that about 29% of Americans do not identify with any religion. This is a big jump from 13% in 2007. Experts say t
A team of engineers has come up with a plan for a massive spaceship that could carry thousands of people on a one-way trip to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to ours. This spaceship, named Chrysalis, is designed to travel an incredible distance of 25 trillion miles (40 trillion kilometers) i
After a stroke, many people face muscle tightness, or spasticity. This is a common issue, and it can be tough to handle. Doctors use a tool called surface electromyography (sEMG) to check how muscles are working. This tool gives real-time info about muscle activity. It's super useful for spotting mu
Sun spots, those pesky dark patches on the skin, are more than just a cosmetic issue. They pop up after too much sun exposure and can hint at bigger skin problems. But what's really going on inside the skin when these spots appear? Scientists have been digging into this question and have come up wit
Goat embryos face a tough journey when they're frozen for later use. Scientists wanted to find out how to keep them healthy before the big freeze. They tested three different methods to see which one worked best. First, they looked at how long embryos were kept in a dish at body temperature. Some w
The idea that famous sociologists like Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim were all about secularization might not be as straightforward as it seems. Over time, people have assumed these thinkers were on the same page, predicting religion's decline. But let's take a closer look. These sociolog
In the world of animal health research, how tissues are handled can make a big difference. Fixation, the process of preserving tissues, can change how they look under a microscope and how well they work in molecular tests. A recent study looked at how different fixation methods affect tissue samples
Space weather is a big deal, and NASA is taking steps to understand it better. On a recent Wednesday, two satellites were sent into space from California on a SpaceX rocket. This mission, called TRACERS, is set to study the polar cusps, areas in Earth's magnetic field near the poles. These areas are
Plants have a clever way of handling stress. They use special molecules to send signals and protect themselves. These molecules are hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO), and hydrogen sulphide (H2S). At high levels, they can cause damage. But in the right amounts, they help plants adapt to tou
Kelly Clarkson, the famous singer, has been open about her decision to stay single for now. She shared this with her fans during a recent show in Las Vegas. Clarkson, who is 43, has been busy with her daughter River Rose, who is 11, and her son Remington, who is 9. Clarkson explained that dating ca
