On Monday night, California's Vandenberg Space Force Base will be buzzing with excitement. This is where two big NASA missions are set to blast off on a single rocket. The main attraction is SPHEREx, a fancy space telescope. It will snap pictures of the entire sky in over a hundred colors that our e
A recent development in the US has seen a mobile application, originally designed to help migrants book asylum appointments, being repurposed. This app is now being used to encourage undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily. The app, now known as CBP Home, allows migrants to submit an
Eric Schmidt, a well-known figure in tech, has taken the reins at a space company called Relativity Space. This move has been quietly discussed for a while. It seems Schmidt has been funding the company since last October. This is a big deal because Relativity Space is one of the few companies in t
The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are currently serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose. The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, recently asked the court to withdraw the previous DA's motion for their resentencing. Hochman bel
Soil bacteria are the unsung heroes of our planet. They are crucial for keeping ecosystems healthy and resilient. But, there is still a lot we don't know about them. Scientists have been trying to figure out what makes them tick and how they spread across different landscapes. In a big stud
Kidney stones can be incredibly uncomfortable. They can block urine flow and cause a lot of pain. Traditionally, doctors have relied on a method called PCNL to tackle big kidney stones. But recent discoveries have shown that there might be a better option: a surgical method called LPL. LPL is a typ
South Carolina is gearing up for a historic execution. The state plans to use a firing squad, a method not seen in the U. S. since 2010. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, is 67 years old. He was found guilty of a brutal crime in 2001. Sigmon killed his ex-girlfriend's parents, David and Gladys Larke, with a
Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is a condition where the groove at the end of the thighbone (femur) that fits into the knee is not formed properly. This can lead to knee pain and instability. One way to fix this is with a procedure called Bereiter trochleoplasty (TP). This surgery can sometimes lead to sti
Hospitals are getting smarter. They are using electronic medical records (EMRs). These records are changing a lot because of new technology. Think about artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud services. All of these things are making hospitals more complicated. This means tha
Every day, many people enjoy convenient snacks like chips, cookies, and sodas. These treats are ultra-processed foods, and new research shows they speed up how quickly our bodies age. This isn't just about looking older; it's about feeling older and facing more health problems. The study looked at
