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 behi
Emotional skills are powerful tools. They can help people who have hurt others in close relationships. These skills can lower the chances of them hurting someone again. They also improve their overall well-being. But here's a problem. Many programs don't use the good feelings and health benefits to
People were unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This made it hard to plan and use resources well. A study looked at how well online surveys could predict who would actually get the vaccine. They asked over 5, 000 people from 13 countries if they planned to get vaccinated. Later, they checked
Suaeda salsa, a plant that thrives in salty soils, has a special talent. It can soak up and store lots of nitrate, a type of salt. This makes it great for cleaning up polluted, salty lands. But how does it do this? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at a specific gene in the plant, called S
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease that often strikes older adults. Scientists have been studying how our bodies age at a cellular level, using something called DNA methylation (DNAm) to measure this. This process can show how old our cells really are, not just how old we are in years. Interestin
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
The Salt Path, a popular book and recent movie, is now under scrutiny. The story is about a couple who walk 630 miles after losing their home. But now, some people say the author, Raynor Winn, didn't tell the whole truth. The Observer, a newspaper, says Winn didn't lose her home because of a bad bu
Linda Yaccarino has left her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Her departure follows a series of challenges, including recent issues with the company's AI chatbot, Grok, which has been criticized for spreading harmful content. Yaccarino's exit comes months after Musk so
Sean Combs is set to learn his fate on October 3, as confirmed by U. S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. This follows his recent trial where a jury found him guilty of two charges related to transporting individuals for prostitution. The maximum penalty for these offenses is 20 years in prison for e
Camp Mystic, a popular youth camp in Texas, faced a tragic flood in July 2025. At least 27 people lost their lives. This happened just days after state inspectors approved the camp's emergency plans. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) gave the camp a clean bill of health on July 2.
