Predicting space weather is no easy task. It's like trying to guess what the weather will be like on Earth, but way more complicated. Scientists have been using some pretty cool methods to make these predictions better. They've been talking about this at big meetings, like the American Geophysical U
UNRL, a well-known athletic and lifestyle brand from St. Paul, Minnesota, has taken a big step forward by becoming a Platinum Partner for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. This event is set to take place in Minnesota from June 20 to 26, 2026. UNRL is not just sponsoring the event; they are also
Male infertility is a growing issue, but traditional semen tests might not tell the whole story. These tests often come up short, leaving many questions unanswered. That's where sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) comes in. SDF is a newer way to look at male infertility, but it's not yet clear how it conn
In Nigeria, schools in five areas of Kwara state have been closed. This decision came after a church was attacked, and people were kidnapped. The government is worried that schools could be the next target. The attack happened on Tuesday night. Gunmen killed two people and took the pastor and some
Wisconsin's public schools are facing a funding crunch for special education. The state is only covering 35% of the costs, way less than the 42% promised in the budget. This drop happened because schools spent more on special education than the state expected. Advocates are worried. They say this f
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is back in the spotlight as the Senate prepares to revisit his nomination for NASA's top job. The Senate's Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on December 3rd to discuss his appointment. This isn't Isaacman's first rodeo; he
Comet 3I/ATLAS just flew by Mars, and NASA shared some cool images taken by the MAVEN spacecraft. The pictures show the hydrogen cloud around the comet, but there's more to the story than what NASA said. The hydrogen cloud around 3I/ATLAS isn't acting like a typical comet. It's not spread out evenl
After a brief pause, NASA has resumed its work and shared exciting news about the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. This comet, once thought to be something more exotic, has been confirmed as a natural phenomenon, not alien tech. NASA held a press conference to reveal images and data collected from vari
NASA has just shared a bunch of new pictures of a comet that's not from around here. This comet, called 3I/ATLAS, is only the third one we've ever seen that's from another star system. Even with a government shutdown slowing things down, NASA's spacecraft managed to snap some great shots. The pictu
In 2019, a story broke that seemed straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first ever crime committed in space. The tale involved a custody battle, identity theft, and an astronaut. However, the truth turned out to be much more down-to-earth. Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer, made
