The recent Blue Origin flight was a big deal. It was the first time in over 60 years that an all-female crew went to space. The crew included Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, and Lina Valentina. They spent about 10 minutes in space, reaching 65 miles above Earth. Th
Students from Woodland Park are in for a treat. They will get to chat with a local astronaut. Nichole Ayers will be answering questions about science and engineering. She will be doing this from the International Space Station. This is a big deal. It shows students that big dreams can come from
The space community is buzzing with excitement for April 20, 2025. That's the day NASA's Lucy spacecraft will have a close encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson. This event is more than just a flyby. It's a crucial test for Lucy's instruments. The spacecraft will pass by Donaldjohanson at a
Vaccination rates among children in Yemen are worryingly low. This is a big problem. The country has been through a lot, with political issues making it hard to get vaccines to those who need them. So, how can things improve? One way is to look at how people currently get their vaccines. This includ
The quest for life beyond Earth has always focused on stars that are shining brightly. But what if the key to finding habitable worlds lies in the remnants of stars that have already died? White dwarfs, the faint, cooling cores of stars like our Sun, might just be the answer. These stellar remn
The recent voyage of the New Shepard spacecraft, NS-31, carried six women to the edge of space. This included the famous singer Katy Perry. The event sparked a lot of buzz. Some people were thrilled, while others were not so sure. Why? Because it seemed like just another rich person's adventure. Sp
The Lyrids meteor shower is the first chance for stargazers to see shooting stars in spring. The Lyrids have been known to put on a spectacular show with up to 100 meteors per hour in the past. However, this year is expected to be more subdued. The peak of the Lyrids will occur in the early hours
A fast-food giant has stirred up a storm in 2025. The company has been in a public spat with a famous singer who went to space. The singer, Katy Perry, had a trip with Jeff Bezos' space tourism company, Blue Origin. Wendy's, the fast-food chain, initially made a joke about sending her back
Ambulances are busy places. They see many patients every day. This makes them hotspots for infectious particles. Unfortunately, most ambulances do not have good ventilation. This leaves emergency medical service (EMS) workers vulnerable to harmful aerosols, especially during outbreaks like COVID-19.
The lifeline of emergency services, 911 dispatchers, often work behind the scenes, yet their role is pivotal in public safety. They are the first to hear the cries for help and the first to respond, even if it's just over the phone. This job is far from easy. It demands quick thinking, precision, an
