Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with
Upper limb prosthetics are not one-size-fits-all. They come in different types, and one type that's gaining traction is hybrid-power prostheses. These devices blend body-power and external-power into a single unit. Despite their growing use, especially for above-elbow amputations, there's a lack of
Gaza is facing a massive rebuilding challenge after the recent war. With 70, 000 people dead, many injured, and countless homes destroyed, the task seems overwhelming. Amidst this chaos, a small group of workers is trying to save what's left of Gaza's cultural heritage. One of the most important si
Elliptical galaxies hold a fascinating secret in their ultraviolet (UV) light. This secret could help scientists figure out how old these galaxies are. Recent studies have shown that the UV light from these galaxies comes from different types of stars. Some are metal-poor, and others are metal-rich
A top defense official recently stumbled through a defense of a controversial military action. He blamed the "fog of war" for a second missile strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack. These men were clinging to a boat in international waters. The official, Pete Hegseth, claimed he didn
People often talk about how staying active can help keep the mind sharp. But what does science say about this? A study looked into how physical and mental activities might affect the brain over time. The focus was on older adults who did not have dementia. The study wanted to see if these activities
Polkadot (DOT) has been making waves, climbing over 13% in the last day. It started the day at $1. 99 and kept climbing, showing it's a strong player in the crypto world. This isn't just small investors playing around; big players are showing interest. The trading volume was way higher than usual, s
Bioarchaeology deals with bones from the past. But these bones don't tell the whole story. There are hidden factors that affect what we find. Computers can help us understand these hidden things better. Computers use math to make models. These models can show how hidden factors change what we see i
Imagine a world where robots handle the boring tasks in space. That is what Ethan Barajas and Jamie Palmer are aiming for. Their company, Icarus Robotics, is creating robots to take over routine jobs on the International Space Station. This way, astronauts can focus on important research. The space
Sarasota is in for a mix of weather this week. Nights will be cooler, but days will stay warm and pleasant. The recent cold snap that had some parts of Florida opening shelters is gone. But, evenings might still feel chilly. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 70s. This is great for out
