A crew of four astronauts is heading back to Earth sooner than planned. One of them has a medical issue that can't be fixed in space. The crew includes NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov. They've been busy packing up and cleaning their workspace on th
The highest court in the U. S. has made a big decision. They refused to hear a case about the Boy Scouts' huge settlement for sex abuse claims. This means the deal, worth $2. 46 billion, is final. Some survivors wanted to sue other groups involved in the abuse, but the court said no. The settlement
Idaho's lawmakers are in a tough spot. They are dealing with a big budget problem. But this time, it's not because of the economy. It's because of their own choices. They cut taxes a lot. This was done even when the governor thought it might not be a good idea. Now, the state is short on money. The
Ever wondered why some people seem to have endless energy and stay healthy? It might be because they are lifting weights. A recent study showed that people with stronger hand grips tend to live longer and have fewer health problems. Those in the top 20% for grip strength had a 25% lower risk of dyin
Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
Money for science is tight right now. Schools and labs are feeling the pinch. But this isn't new. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, NASA faced big budget cuts. President Nixon needed funds for the Vietnam War. So, NASA's budget took a hit. This changed how NASA explored space. NASA had to get
New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
Cadmium, a toxic metal, is sneaking into rice fields in southern China. It's a big deal because it's making its way into the food chain. Scientists have been trying to figure out where it's coming from and how to stop it. They created a detailed model to track cadmium's journey. It shows that the m
In a significant move for space exploration, two NASA astronauts are set to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. Mike Fincke, a seasoned spacewalker, and Zena Cardman, making her first spacewalk, will take on this mission. Their primary goal is to prepare the 2A power
Science funding in the U. S. is in trouble. The federal government, under the Trump administration, has been cutting back on support for research. This has left scientists, universities, and medical centers scrambling for alternatives. Now, some states are stepping in to fill the gap. In New York,
