Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from
You might be surprised to learn that kids born from unplanned pregnancies in India are more likely to miss out on their DPT vaccines. Recently, a study looked into this issue using data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21. The study found that 9. 14% of kids from unplanned pregnancies did
Ever wondered how weather affects the famous gobbling calls of male wild turkeys? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a long time, but the results have been all over the place. Some say weather doesn't matter much, while others think it plays a big role. One problem is that most studi
Spatial transcriptomics (ST) is revolutionizing the way scientists look at tissue structure. One key step in ST data analysis is identifying spatial domains—areas within tissue that have unique characteristics. Researchers have created a new method called GRAS4T to tackle this challenge. GRAS4T uses
After a long stint on the International Space Station, three NASA astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-8 mission are set to talk about their experience in a NASA news conference. Dr. Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions from reporters. The fourth crew member, Russian
In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been generous with his money and time to campaign for Donald Trump. Now, he's looking for favors. He reportedly wants SpaceX employees to fill top government roles, especially in the Defense Department. This request comes after Musk's big spend on Trump's camp
Think about how news spreads on the internet. People often share stories and tidbits without even checking if they're true. This happens when groups of online users, or netizens, have similar thoughts and attitudes. When they agree on something, they tend to spread it quickly among themselves. But i
A fascinating study took a close look at how families endured the COVID-19 pandemic. They used an interesting technique called Photovoice, where families captured photos or videos that showed what kept them strong or weighted them down in their communities. Nine families participated, sharing their
SpaceX has announced that its sixth test flight for the Starship rocket is scheduled for early November. The upcoming flight follows the recent success of the fifth test, which achieved the significant feat of catching a Super Heavy Booster mid-air. This new test aims to repeat this achievement whil
