The Houston Cougars are making waves again in the Big 12 Tournament. They secured a 77-68 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, advancing to the semifinals. Emanuel Sharpe was a standout, scoring 19 points before fouling out. Milos Uzan and LJ Cryer also contributed, each adding 14 points to the Coug
Colorado Republicans are known for their unique blend of fiscal conservatism and social moderation. This mix can sometimes lead to disagreements, especially when it comes to hot-button issues like abortion. Wayne Laugesen, a prominent journalist, falls into the socially moderate category but holds s
The ocean is a vast, mysterious world. Scientists have only scratched the surface of what lies beneath. Recently, a global team of researchers made an astonishing discovery. They found 866 new marine species. These species include a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snai
NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions faced a launch delay due to poor weather conditions and technical issues. These missions were set to launch together from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window had a mere 20% chance of favorable weather, leading to a decision to postpone. This
The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court, has decided to step into a heated debate. They will listen to arguments about a Colorado law that stops therapists from trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. This isn't just about one state. Over 20 states have similar ru
On Mars, the Perseverance rover did something unusual to uncover hidden secrets. Instead of drilling or scraping, it pressed down on a pile of rock fragments, flattening them out. This simple act revealed important clues about the planet's past. The rover's SHERLOC instrument, which analyzes mineral
Potatoes rely on sugar transporters (STs) to move sugars around, which is super important for their growth. These STs can move sugars either by just letting them flow or by actively pushing them along. In potatoes, STs are the key players in moving sugars and building up sugar reserves. Sci
The latest lunar mission faced an unexpected challenge. A privately owned spacecraft, Athena, recently attempted to land on the moon. It was carrying a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers. The landing seemed to go smoothly at first, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. T
Voyager 1 and 2 are two spacecraft that have been traveling through space for over 47 years. They have been exploring the vast cosmos and sending back valuable data. But now, they are facing a big problem. Their power is running out. To keep them going, NASA engineers have had to turn off some of th
Imagine a robot named Athena, standing tall at 15 feet. Its mission is to touch down on the moon's surface. This isn't just any landing. It's a big deal because if Athena succeeds, it will be the second private US company to do so this week. The landing is scheduled for 11:32 a. m. CT (12:32 p. m. E
