2025 promises to be a thrilling year for space exploration. Several countries and companies have big plans. Let's dive in! First stop: the moon. NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is backing three private missions. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience lander and Tena
By 2050, Americans are expected to live longer, but not as long as people in other wealthy nations. The problem? Unhealthy lifestyles, like indulging in junk food and drug abuse, are slowing down this progress. Wealthier states with more cities, often led by Democratic leaders, are faring better. Po
Young adults starting their nursing training in Germany face a tough road. Health literacy, or understanding health information and services, can be a big help. But how does it really impact their health and well-being? And what role does self-efficacy, or belief in one's own abilities, play? These
In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al
Imagine you're a farmer with a herd of pregnant Angus cows. You decided to give them some extra minerals during their late pregnancy. You had three options: minerals from sulfates, organic complexes, or hydroxychlorides. You might think these would have different effects, but let's see what happened
You might have heard about the tragedy that happened in New Orleans, where a man drove his truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 15 people. The FBI found a black flag in his truck that belongs to a group called the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. This group has been around for a while and has in
A terrible incident occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. A truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30. Among the victims were Martin "Tiger" Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver, Reggie Hunter, a loving father of two, and Ni’Ky
The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti
Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t
Penn State's defense was the star of the show in their Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State. They kept Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, from running wild, limiting him to just 104 yards on 30 carries. Jeanty, who usually averages around 7 yards per carry, was held to a season-low 3. 5 yards
