Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a
Imagine traveling through space and suddenly realizing your galactic map is outdated or missing essential information. This isn't just a plot twist in a science fiction saga like Star Wars. It's actually quite realistic. In the universe of Star Wars, characters often face this problem and i
Salesforce has a fresh face in their top leadership. Robin Washington, a seasoned financial executive, will be joining the software giant. They have to fill two big shoes as Washington will be taking over the roles of President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer. She will be replacin
In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h
Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want.
Researchers have found a way to improve mobility in people with a muscle-wasting genetic disease by using a spinal cord stimulator. This is a big deal! Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA, was once a condition without any hope of improvement. SMA is a tough disease. It slowly destroys muscle cel
So, picture this: scientists have been playing around with different kinds of soaps, or surfactants, to see how they mix and interact. They looked at a special kind of soap called a trimeric surfactant. The soap was mixed with different combinations of other soaps that had varying hydrophobic tail l
The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her r
Picture this: federal health agencies, usually buzzing with updates, are suddenly quiet. No, this isn’t a power outage. It’s a communications blackout. These agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are supposed to
First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso
