The Starliner spacecraft, built by Boeing, faced serious issues during its mission to the International Space Station. This mission, which launched in June 2024, was far from smooth sailing. The spacecraft had to deal with multiple helium leaks and scrubbed launches before it even left the ground.
The Kelce family just got a little bigger. Jason and Kylie Kelce are thrilled to announce the arrival of their fourth daughter, Finnley Anne. Finnley, affectionately called Finn, was born on a Sunday. The couple shared the joyful news on Instagram with a series of photos. Finnley was snuggled up
The brain is a busy place. It's always sending signals. For this to happen smoothly, brain cells need to keep their electrical charge in check. This is where special channels called KCNQ2, KCNQ3, and KCNQ5 come in. They work together to create a current that keeps the cell's charge stable. This curr
The world of biology is full of surprises. Researchers have uncovered an unexpected link between two proteins, CDK8 and CDK19, and male fertility in mice. These proteins are part of a larger group that helps control how genes are turned on and off. To understand their role, scientists created mic
In the last 500 years, house mice have made themselves at home across the Americas. During this time, they have shown remarkable adaptability. One of the most noticeable changes is in their body size. This shift is not just about genetics. The environment, especially what they eat, plays a big role.
Nurses working in hospital units often face violence on the job. This is a serious issue that affects many nurses. The study looked at 218 nurses in the 8th Health Region of Paraná. It found that 44 percent of these nurses had experienced violence at work. This violence can be physical, verbal, or e
Health care facilities are supposed to be safe zones. They are places where people go to heal. But in modern wars, these places are often hit. This is a big problem. It might even be a war crime. Proving that a health care facility was deliberately targeted is tough. If a facility is hit more than o
FSHD, or facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, is a genetic condition that causes muscles to gradually weaken and waste away. This happens because muscles are replaced with fat over time. A recent study used MRI scans to track these changes over two years. The study found that muscles with certain
A prominent senator is now under the spotlight after backing a controversial figure for a major health role. This figure is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has been making waves as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration. Kennedy's recent mass firings, including t
In a show of bipartisan support, Capitol Hill recently hosted a gathering focused on American-made robotics. Among the stars of the show were two humanoid robots from Tesla, which drew quite the crowd. These robots weren't just standing there; they were waving their arms and even mimicking a famous
