The journey to the International Space Station (ISS) can be unpredictable. The Starliner spacecraft encountered significant issues during its flight last summer. Four of its thrusters failed, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in a tough spot. Wilmore had to take manual control, but
A group of 23 states and Washington, DC, have taken legal action against the US Department of Health and Human Services. Their complaint? The department abruptly pulled back 12 billion dollars in public health funding. This move has sparked a heated debate. The states argue that this funding was cru
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is in for a significant shakeup. A large number of employees are expected to lose their jobs as part of a major restructuring plan. This plan is being pushed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The cut
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, had a very different experience than they planned. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was to test a new spacecraft called the Boeing Starliner. But things did not go as planned. The Star
The Fram2 mission has successfully taken off from Florida. This is the first time humans will explore Earth's polar regions from space. The crew, made up of first-time astronauts, will spend 3 to 5 days in space. They have a big task ahead: studying how space travel affects the human body.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a group of over 6, 800 experts, is in trouble. More than 1, 900 members have sent out an urgent message. They're worried about the current administration's moves against science. This isn't just about politics. It's about the future of s
The nation's public health workers are on edge. Tens of thousands of employees are wondering if they will keep their jobs. This uncertainty comes after a major announcement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary plans to cut 20, 000 jobs from the department. This move is part o
A small federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is facing significant changes. The agency has put all of its approximately 75 employees on paid administrative leave. This move signals major cuts to its operations. The agency's employees were told to return all government-issued
As the wind howls and the skies darken, residents in the south and southwest suburbs brace for the annual tornado season. This year, however, the familiar sights and sounds of severe weather come with a new twist: fewer eyes in the sky and less data to predict storms. Staff cuts at the Nati
In the aftermath of a massive 7. 7-magnitude earthquake, Myanmar is facing a daunting task of recovery. The earthquake has left a trail of destruction, particularly in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city. The disaster's full impact is still unfolding, with the death toll already at 1, 700 an
