What if you could see worlds far away, beyond our own solar system? That's what the Kepler Space Telescope has done, finding over 2, 000 new planets, or exoplanets. Dr. Jason Steffen, a physics professor from UNLV, was on episode 137 of This Week In Space to talk about Kepler's mission. Launched in
Choline alfoscerate, often used in Korea to manage cognitive impairments, has been a topic of interest due to its cost to the national health insurance system. This study aimed to explore how this drug, whose effectiveness in dementia treatment is still under debate, is prescribed and how it affects
Have you ever wondered how growing up affects how well you can focus and make decisions? Scientists recently explored this in a group of teenage girls. They found that girls who went through puberty earlier or later than their peers had different abilities in tasks that required quick thinking and f
The James Webb Space Telescope has found some bizarre things while peeking at the far corners of the universe. It spotted ancient galaxies that are big and bright, like they've been there forever. This is weird because our usual theories say they should be small and dim, slowly pulled together by so
Imagine you're a teenager living in East London. Your happiness isn't just about what's happening at school or home, but also about where you live. A recent study used a cool method called Photovoice to understand what makes East London teens happy or sad. They took pictures and shared stories about
Ever noticed a silver Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a mismatched gray driver's side door cruising around St. Cloud? Well, you're looking at a stolen vehicle. The St. Cloud Police Department is on the hunt for this car, which was taken from the 100 block of 33rd Avenue North. Keep an eye out f
A cancer diagnosis can really shake up a teen or young adult's life, affecting how they see themselves and their body. This study aims to create a new and reliable way to measure how these patients feel about their bodies. The research team talked to 25 teens and young adults with cancer, making sur
Francesca Farago, known for her appearance on The Perfect Match, has recently expanded her family. She and her fiancé, Jesse Sullivan, welcomed twins on November 11. The couple hasn't decided on names yet, but they are considering a middle name inspired by a TikTok comment. Before the birth, Frances
Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been dealt a season-ending blow. Team owner Jerry Jones revealed during a radio interview that Prescott will undergo surgery for a partially torn hamstring. The surgery is scheduled for Wednesday in New York. Prescott had been hoping to avoid an operation
