A huge asteroid, as big as a skyscraper, is zooming around our sun. It's called 2025 SC79. This space rock is one of the fastest in our solar system. It completes a full trip around the sun in just 128 days. That's super quick for an asteroid! This asteroid is special because it's one of only two k
The MAHA movement, which stands for Make America Healthy Again, is gaining traction. But who is really benefiting from it? At a recent trade show in California, two advisers to U. S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a crowd of food brands, investment banks, and supp
In the U. S. , a growing number of laws threaten public health by targeting vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. These laws, often pushed by groups linked to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , aim to dismantle protections that have been in place for over a century. Around 30
People often see science and faith as opposites, but what if they could work together? Think about vaccines. Some people worry about science conflicting with their beliefs. But maybe science and faith can learn from each other instead of fighting. Science gives us facts and predictions. It helps us
Ceramics made from Y 2 O 3 and MgO are great for handling tough conditions and letting mid-infrared light pass through. But they often have flaws like uneven phases, big grains, and poor distribution. The usual way of making them, called coprecipitation, doesn't work well because Y 3+ and Mg
In a recent discussion, scientist James Lyons-Weiler shed light on the troubling issue of scientific fraud and its impact on public health. Lyons-Weiler, known for his work in ecology and evolutionary biology, highlighted how the manipulation of scientific data has been a longstanding problem. Lyon
Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement.
China is making a major move to become more self-sufficient in science and technology. This decision comes as the country faces significant changes and uncertainties in the global landscape. The ruling Communist Party made this announcement after a four-day meeting where they discussed their next fi
Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes, things look brighter than they really are. This is not just about how bright something is. It is also about what is around it. Scientists wanted to know if our brains can see this trick even when we are not paying attention. They did some experiments to fin
In recent times, a concerning trend has emerged across the United States: the introduction of over 420 bills that challenge well-established public health measures. These bills, targeting areas like vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride, are part of a broader campaign to integrate conspiracy theories
