Blue Origin has postponed the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, was set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission aims to test the communications, power, and control systems for Blue Origin's multi-use
BlackRock, a major player in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, is mulling over leaving the Net Zero Alliance, a group aiming for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Larry Fink's firm, the world's largest asset manager, was once a champion of ESG investments. However, a growing politi
Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.
You know who's a silent hero when it comes to making companies act responsibly? Unions! Over a decade-long study, researchers discovered that unions are like a secret weapon in reducing big, controversial issues related to the environment, society, and how companies are run (let's call them ESG issu
Anita Bryant, known for her music and TV appearances, was also a figure in the anti-gay movement of the '70s. Born in Oklahoma, she started young with a TV show and soon became a successful singer with hits like "Paper Roses" and "Till There Was You. " Her career flourished, leading her to perform a
Intensive care units, or ICUs, are where the sickest patients go. They're at high risk of dying, so doctors need to keep a close eye on them. This means lots of data is collected. Thanks to teamwork, big open access databases have emerged. These databases have helped researchers publish many studies
Ever thought about how your everyday purchases might be helping Donald Trump? It's a surprising truth. This week, news broke that Amazon paid a whopping $40 million for a documentary produced by Melania Trump. This isn't the first time Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has shown support for Trump. He's
When people have somatic symptom disorders (SSDs), they deal with both physical and mental challenges. This makes treating them quite complex. Doctors from different fields, like family medicine and psychiatry, often work together to figure out the best way to help these patients. First, they need t
Unhealthy behaviors can lead to serious health issues, even death. In fact, they cause more than 23 million deaths each year and contribute to 36. 5% of disability-adjusted life years. Lifestyle choices play a big role in our health and quality of life. This study looks into what factors, both behav
NASA is rethinking its strategy to bring samples from Mars to Earth. The original plan, with the European Space Agency, was too expensive and slow. Now, NASA has two new ideas. One uses the same method that landed the Perseverance rover. The other asks companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin for help.
