Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) were at the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with the most serious cases. A study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to understand how these nurses felt about their ability to handle the crisis. The study looked at how confident they were in their s
SpaceX's Starship rocket faced another setback when it exploded during a test in Texas. This happened late at night on June 18, 2025, while the rocket was being prepared for its 10th test flight. The explosion was powerful enough to light up the night sky, but luckily, no one was hurt. The rocket,
In the vast expanse of space, a sudden and powerful radio signal caught the attention of astronomers. This signal, though brief, was strong enough to be detected by the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope. It lasted less than 30 nanoseconds, but that was enough to sp
Astronomers had a surprise when they thought they found a powerful radio burst from deep space. It turned out to be a signal from an old, broken NASA satellite called Relay 2. This satellite has been floating in space since 1964 and stopped working in 1967. The signal was so strong that it blocked o
The Curiosity rover has sent back some fascinating pictures from Mars. These images show strange patterns on a mountain. Scientists think these patterns might tell us about water on Mars a long time ago. Mars is a dry, dusty place now. But it wasn't always like this. Long ago, rivers, lakes, and ma
Rail traffic in the U. S. has been a mixed bag lately. While some goods are moving more than before, others are seeing a slowdown. This is especially true for intermodal transport, which involves moving goods in containers by rail. The numbers show that intermodal traffic has taken a hit, likely bec
Bumble, a popular dating app, recently made a big move. They cut 30% of their workforce. This means about 240 people lost their jobs. This news came as a shock to many, especially because Bumble had already planned to cut costs. They had announced $15 million in cuts for the second half of the year.
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is
Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, recently appeared on Pat McAfee's show. He said he does not want to be in the spotlight. This seems odd because he is choosing to be on a very public platform. Rodgers explained that he plans to stay out of the public eye once he retires. H
