Imagine for a moment, the vibrant life of a passionate Russian ballet dancer, Vladimir Shklyarov. He was known as much for his artistry on stage as for his outspoken criticism against Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, suddenly plum
Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s invasion for 1000 days. This is a grim milestone, with losses in soldiers, equipment, and territory all nearing record numbers. According to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the war has cost Ukraine dearly. Yet, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilien
Hey there, imagine this: Russia's been upset ever since President Biden agreed to let Ukraine use U. S. -made missiles. This decision could lead to big trouble, according to Vladimir Putin's close associate, Dmitry Medvedev. Ukraine launched one of these missiles, called ATACMS, and Russia didn't l
In an unexpected turn, Ukraine has reportedly used American-made missiles to target Russia’s Bryansk region. This is the first time in almost three years of war that Ukraine has fired missiles into Russian territory. The weapons used, called ATACMS, were supplied by the U. S. and have a longer range
Imagine going on a cosmic treasure hunt for planets similar to our own. NASA's New Worlds Observer (NWO) mission is an exciting step in this direction. This mission involves a 4-meter space telescope and a 50-meter starshade placed at a stable point between Earth and the Sun, known as L2. The goal?
You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict
Researchers have come up with a fresh way to look at possession values in rugby league. They used something called a Bayesian Mixture Model to create a smooth pitch map and guess the odds of different results from possession. This study used loads of data from the 2021 Super League season, with 99,
On November 21, Russia struck Ukraine's Dnipro region with a brand new medium-range ballistic missile. This isn't your average missile – it carries multiple warheads, known as MIRVs. These MIRVs can target different locations, making one missile a real threat. This attack is a big deal because it mi
In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep mouse testes fresh for their studies? It turns out, the way they're stored makes a big difference. This research compared different methods of preserving mouse testes. They used two types of buffers, RNAlater® and Nucleic Acid Preservation-NAP-buffer, and s
