Saturn, the ringed wonder of our solar system, just got a whole lot more interesting. Scientists have just announced the discovery of 128 new moons orbiting the gas giant. This isn't just a big deal for Saturn—it's a big deal for our whole understanding of the solar system. These new moons are tiny
Vaccine research is suddenly in jeopardy. The government is pulling the plug on several studies. These studies were looking into how to boost vaccine trust and accessibility. This sudden move is happening during a major measles outbreak. This outbreak is largely due to unvaccinated children. The go
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes
The ocean is a vast, mysterious world. Scientists have only scratched the surface of what lies beneath. Recently, a global team of researchers made an astonishing discovery. They found 866 new marine species. These species include a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snai
Bitcoin, launched in 2008, changed how we think about money by allowing people to store and transfer value without a central authority. This shift has led to a massive amount of data being generated, which can be used to understand how Bitcoin works. The data includes 252 million nodes and
Screen time among teens has been a hot topic for over a decade. Parents, teachers, and health experts have been concerned about the amount of time young people spend glued to screens. The big question is: How does family structure play a role in this? Surprisingly, there hasn't been much research
A new player in the battery game is here to shake things up. Daqus Energy has been quietly working on a new material called TAQ. It's cheaper and lighter than what's out there now. This could be a game-changer for electric sports cars. But there's a catch: it's not perfect yet. The big deal with TA
Elder abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue that has flown under the radar for years. It's hard to pin down exactly what counts as abuse and how to tackle it. This makes it tricky to get a clear picture of what's really going on. The focus here is on how staff members treat residents. The goal i
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects how a person develops. People with Down syndrome often face unique challenges in their daily lives. One big challenge is feeling like they belong in their community. Governments around the world have policies to help people with disabilities, includi
In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the
