In 2025, NASA's SPHEREx telescope took off on a SpaceX rocket from California. By May, it was already busy collecting data. This telescope is special because it captures images in infrared light, which is invisible to us. It's like seeing the universe in a whole new light! SPHEREx stands for a mout
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, recently had surgery for a double hernia. This happened while he is in jail, serving a long sentence for trying to overthrow the government after he lost the 2022 election. The Supreme Court allowed him to leave his cell for the operation, showing that
Brain science is moving fast. Scientists are creating things like brain organoids and human-animal chimeras. These advances raise big ethical questions. Western bioethics has been the main guide, but it might not be enough on its own. Enter Nishida Kitarō, a Japanese philosopher. His ideas focus on
Big food companies are pushing back hard against efforts to regulate their products. They've formed a new group called Americans for Ingredient Transparency. This group wants to make sure food rules are decided at the federal level, not by individual states. They say state-by-state rules will make f
Tina Peters, a former election official, is in a tricky spot. She's been in prison for nine years because she messed with voting machines. Recently, Donald Trump pardoned her, but that doesn't mean she's walking free. Here's why. Trump said he pardoned Peters because she tried to expose voter fraud
The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Northwestern Wildcats are set to meet in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. This game is scheduled for Friday at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, with a kickoff time of 1 p. m. ET, broadcasted on ESPN. It's a rare matchup, with only one previous meeting between these t
In the world of poultry health, Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is a big problem. It's a sneaky virus that can make chickens very sick. But scientists are fighting back with a powerful tool called reverse genetics. This tool lets them tweak the virus's genetic code to learn more about how it works
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, a unique product caught attention: a watch strap that lets you wear both a traditional and a smartwatch at the same time. This strap, called Smartlet, is designed for those who appreciate the classic look of analog watches but also want the convenience of sma
Massachusetts is in a tough spot with health insurance. Thousands of people are losing coverage or struggling to find affordable plans. Governor Maura Healey is looking for ways to help them. She mentioned this on GBH News' Boston Public Radio. The problem started with the end of enhanced premium t
The recent passing of Peng Peiyun, a former leader of China's one-child policy, has sparked intense criticism on social media. Peng, who headed the Family Planning Commission from 1988 to 1998, was remembered by state media as a notable figure in women and children's issues. However, the public's re
