SpaceX has marked Saturday evening as the ideal time to launch 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch site chosen is Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a four-hour window that kicks off at 7:26 p. m. Once the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket detaches, it’s scheduled to touch down o
A newly elected senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim, has introduced a bill that would require high-ranking government officials to reveal their financial dealings with foreign governments. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump made some controversial Cabinet picks. Senator-elect Kim says the b
The sun constantly releases a stream of plasma and magnetic field, known as the solar wind, that fills the solar system. This wind can cause space weather that affects our technology. Scientists use models to predict solar wind conditions a few days ahead. These models rely on observations of the su
At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the
Ever thought about trying acupuncture or a new massage technique? Now's your chance! The Metta Center, a place where small business owners and wellness entrepreneurs gather, is hosting their next Metta Market event. This Sunday, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , you can explore the world of self-care with
Have you ever wondered how hypertension affects elderly men and women differently in rural areas? It's a complex issue, and researchers are trying to shed some light on it. They're looking at physical, mental, and cognitive health problems, and how they show up in men and women over 60 who have high
Today's methods for keeping an eye on the cognition of older adults aren't cutting it, especially with the rising number of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We need better ways that are sensitive, can be used on a large scale, give objective results, and reflect real-life funct
Did you know that two fascinating books have just hit the shelves, taking us on a journey through the cosmos? These books, "Portraits of the Universe" by Jason Steffen and "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek, are shining a spotlight on the incredible discoveries made by two significant space tele
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a lifelong journey that involves mastering complex care, self-management, and regular doctor visits to keep blood sugar in check and stay healthy. This journey isn't easy, as patients have to navigate a lot of medical and disease-specific information. How people wi
Imagine you live in a poorer neighborhood. Would that affect your chances of getting prostate cancer? And if you did, would you be more likely to die from it? Scientists looked into this by studying a group of people in North America. They checked two things: how wealthy or poor an area was, and wha
