The Panama Canal is a crucial waterway for global trade. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a vital shortcut for ships traveling between the two. Recently, there's been a big change in who owns some of the ports along this waterway. The United States has been keeping a close eye
Brassica napus, a key oil crop in southern China, often faces cold stress. This can harm its growth and reproduction. To keep these plants healthy, scientists need to understand how they handle long-term cold temperatures. This understanding is crucial for farmers to grow crops that can handle the c
The much anticipated eighth test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, did not take off as planned. The launch was scheduled for Monday evening, March 3, from the Starbase site in South Texas. However, technical problems with both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper
David Johansen, a key figure in the New York Dolls, had a story that was anything but ordinary. Born into a middle-class family on Staten Island, his path to rock stardom began when he was recruited by Arthur Kane and Billy Murcia in 1971. His upbringing was far from the typical rock star narrative.
In the world of infectious disease tracking, getting real-time data is a big challenge. This is because the numbers often come in late and get changed later on. To tackle this, experts have come up with different ways to guess the current trends, called nowcasting. These methods try to fix the delay
In the heart of Florida, a rocket soared into the night sky on a Sunday evening. This wasn't just any rocket; it was SpaceX's Falcon 9, carrying a precious cargo of 21 Starlink satellites. Among these satellites, 13 had a special feature: direct-to-cell capabilities. This means they can beam interne
In a small town near Ohio, a mother is seeking closure. Tanya Zuvers is asking a judge to declare her three sons dead. It has been almost 15 years since they vanished. The boys were last seen with their father, John Skelton, after a Thanksgiving visit. Skelton is expected to complete his 15-year pri
Trump is set to address Congress, a branch of government he has largely ignored since taking office. This speech comes after a tumultuous month where he has flexed his executive muscles, making bold moves both domestically and internationally. Trump has been dismantling government agencies, firing f
Preemies are infants born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. They are fragile and can face serious health issues. One of these issues is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This is a severe gut problem that can be life-threatening. When NEC is very bad, surgery might be the only way to save the baby's li
SpaceX is gearing up for an exciting launch this Sunday night. The event will take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This isn't just any launch. It's a mission to send 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Among these satellites, 13 have a special feature: Direct to Cel
