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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's New Crew Dragon Causes ISS Mission Delay

SpaceX has just pushed back the launch of the Crew-10 mission from February to late March. Why? A new Crew Dragon is taking longer than expected to get ready. This means astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will stay up there for an extra month, including two who've been there since J

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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

Two Moon Landers, Different Destinations

Hey, space enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting lunar adventure! Two robotic explorers, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience, are hitching a ride to the Moon on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Their mission? To uncover the Moon’s ancient secrets and pave the way for future human missio

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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

The Surprising Role of Start Nucleotides in mRNA Immunity

Imagine you're cooking up mRNA in a lab, using a common technique called in vitro transcription (IVT). This method is a big deal for making mRNA therapies and understanding RNA biology. Here's an interesting fact: the mRNA you produce can start with either a 5'-pppG or a 5'-pppA. No big deal, right?

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Carrie Underwood's Festive Fingertips: A Holiday Manicure Extravaganza

Country music sensation Carrie Underwood has done it again, this time with a festive touch. She's wowed her fans with a jaw-dropping Christmas manicure that's as impressive as her hit songs. Let's take a closer look at each nail, starting with her thumb. It's like a tiny gift, wrapped in a pink base

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander Heads to the Moon

Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Understanding LRRK2: How One Protein's Actions Control Its Own Activity

Let's talk about a protein called LRRK2, which is linked to Parkinson's disease. This protein is like a multitool with seven different parts, including a kinase and a Roc G domain. Even though we know a lot about how it looks, we're still figuring out how it works. Scientists found out that the Roc

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Moon Adventure: Studying Space and Dust

Get ready for another exciting journey to the Moon! NASA is teaming up with Firefly Aerospace to send a lunar lander named Blue Ghost. This lander will study some cool things once it touches down on the far side of the Moon. It's part of a program called Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), whe

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

The Rise of Dupilumab in Fighting Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

Have you ever felt like your nose was always stuffed up, no matter what you did? That's what people with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) deal with all the time. One treatment that's becoming more popular is a drug called Dupilumab. Let's dive into why this drug is getting so much a

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Space Travelers' Return Postponed Again, Now Set for Spring

NASA's recent announcement brings unwelcome news for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Their trip back to Earth on Boeing's Starliner capsule has been delayed once more, pushing their return to late March or even April. This extends their mission to a whopping 10 months, which is quite a s

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Perseverance Rover Reaches Mars Crater Rim, Snaps Stunning Photos

The Perseverance rover, NASA's wheeled explorer on Mars, has finally reached the rim of the Jezero Crater after a tough climb. On December 10, it paused at "Lookout Hill" to snap some amazing photos. These pictures show a mix of hills, ridges, scattered rocks, and hazy skies. The rover also looked b

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