Ever thought of building a house in space? Scientists are now testing if wood can handle the harsh conditions of space. A wooden satellite, named after the Latin word for wood, LignoSat, was recently sent into orbit. It will spend the next six months being exposed to space to see how it holds up. T
Imagine sitting in a chair that's been tested by the hands of time, and in this case, the backside of a former U. S. President. That's what I did when I tried out an ergonomic office chair inspired by NASA, the same one used by President George W. Bush. How did I end up in this plush situation? A co
Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'
In 1989, an ordinary housewife named Linda Napolitano claimed she was abducted by aliens. Her story was recently featured in a Netflix docuseries called "The Manhattan Alien Abduction. " The show sparked controversy and led to an unexpected lawsuit. Napolitano is suing Netflix, alleging that the doc
Did you know that reading scientific research can feel like learning a new language? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to grasp complex science articles. But what if there was a way to make this information simpler and easier to understand? Enter AI! Scientists have been
In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the Uni
Imagine this: a top researcher studying the effects of gender affirming care on minors decided to keep some of her findings under wraps. For six years, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy hid data from a study that showed no mental health improvements in kids who received puberty blockers. Her reason? She did
Imagine this: a night filled with glamour and purpose in downtown Los Angeles. The City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala was happening, and no one expected to see Celine Dion there! The Canadian singer was not just a guest, but she had a special job to do. She was there to give the Spirit of Life Award t
Meet Suchir Balaji, a former employee at OpenAI. He's got some serious concerns about how his old company collects data for AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E. Balaji claims that OpenAI isn't playing by the rules when it comes to copyright laws. He says OpenAI took data from the internet to train the
University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is launching an exciting new event called Discovery Den. Think of it as a health-care version of Dragon's Den, where professionals can pitch ideas to improve patient care. Three finalists from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will present their i
