NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come back to Earth. Right now, the designs for this ejection system are ju...
Healthcare professionals are taking legal action against top health officials, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and heads of the FDA, NIH, and CDC. They argue that recent changes in vaccine policies are creating unnecessary obstacles for people who want to get vaccinated. This legal battle highlights the ongoing debate about vaccine mandates and public health policies...
Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behind other countries in space science. These leaders point out that NA...
In the world of medicine, there are some conditions that are so rare, they can catch even the most experienced doctors off guard. One such case involves a peculiar type of tumor called a schwannoma, which is usually benign and comes from the protective coverings of nerves. Most schwannomas are found in the head and neck area, but only a small percentage, less than 4%...
Nasal hairs, those tiny strands often overlooked, play a big role in how we breathe and filter air. They act like tiny bouncers, stopping unwanted particles from entering our bodies. But they also make breathing a bit harder, like trying to sip a thick smoothie through a straw. Scientists used computer models to study how nasal hairs affect air flow and particle cap...
A strange object is zooming through our solar system, and scientists now know it's from another star system. This object, initially called A11pl3Z, has been officially named 3I/ATLAS. It's moving super fast, around 152, 000 mph, and it's not slowing down. Scientists think it's a comet, not an asteroid, because it has a bright cloud of gas and ice around it, known as ...
NASA is facing a significant exodus of employees. Over 2, 600 workers have already accepted a voluntary departure offer, and this number is expected to rise until the deadline at the end of July. On top of that, around 350 more employees are planning to leave through other means. This means that more than 17% of NASA's workforce is set to depart soon. The impact is ...
A recent protest at NASA Headquarters saw people rallying against budget cuts. Yet, major advocacy groups like the Planetary Society stayed silent. This raises questions about their role in supporting space exploration. The protest aimed to highlight the impact of budget cuts on NASA's missions. It was a chance for groups to show solidarity with the cause. But they ...
On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness about the potential dangers of asteroids. NASA's Operational Land Imager...
Blue Origin is getting closer to sending its New Glenn rocket on its second trip to space. This time, the rocket might be heading to Mars. The company has already tested the second stage of the rocket in April. Right now, the first stage is being prepped at their Florida base. The second launch was supposed to happen by August 15, but that's not likely anymore. Some...