SpaceX just pulled off something amazing - they launched two lunar landers on a single rocket! Julianna Scheiman, who oversees NASA science missions for SpaceX, explained that it's all about efficiency. "We found a way to send both Firefly and ispace missions on the same Falcon 9 rocket, " she said.
Brittle bone disorders, or FBDs, can cause people to break bones easily. Scientists are trying to figure out which genes are responsible for these conditions. One way they are doing this is by studying zebrafish. These tiny fish share many bone-building genes with humans. Researchers used a tool cal
On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t
Did you know that the way women experience pain relief during childbirth can be different based on their race? A recent study looked into how often black and white women needed extra pain meds while using labor epidurals. The study found that black women might be getting these extra meds more often
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced new rules for long-term care facilities. These rules aim to enhance nursing home care quality by setting minimum staffing levels. Facilities must now provide at least 3. 48 hours of daily care per resident. This include
Homeownership has long been a dream for many. But for some, this dream is harder to achieve. Research has shown that racial and ethnic inequalities in wealth can have big effects on our lives. Buying a home is a big part of this. It can affect how safe we feel, the schools we go to, and the jobs we
Ever since the death of dancer and DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in December 2022, his wife Allison Holker and his family have been entangled in a bitter dispute. At the heart of the feud is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that prevents Boss's family from profiting from his life story. This NDA, which w
Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu
Imagine this: a computer screen that's as easy on the eyes as a book, doesn't glare under sunlight, and sips energy like a hummingbird. That's the promise of E Ink displays for PC setups. These screens, which traditionally refresh at a slower rate than LCD or OLED, are now catching up with panel siz
Think about this: some people believe that how doctors talk to patients might depend on the patient's race or ethnicity. This could be a big deal, right? So, researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see if there's any truth to this. They found a mix of results. Most studies said doctors talk th
