In a surprising turn of events, Vivek Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur and potential candidate for Ohio governor, has decided to step down from President Donald Trump's government efficiency commission. The commission, known as DOGE, was created to cut costs and streamline government op
President Trump's second term kicked off with big plans for Mars but puzzling leadership at NASA. In his inaugural speech, Trump talked about sending astronauts to Mars, but there was confusion about who was in charge at NASA. Bill Nelson and Pam Melroy had just stepped down as administrator and dep
On Sunday, the US Coast Guard restarted their search for a father and son who didn’t return from a fishing trip off the coast of Maine. Chester and Aaron Barret, fishing aboard their 34-foot boat named “Sudden Impact, ” headed out from Cobscook Bay State Park early Saturday morning and never came ba
Picture this: President Trump wins another term. NASA might see some major changes. The Artemis mission, aimed at getting humans back to the moon, could get a whole new makeover. Big rockets like the Space Launch System, built for moon trips, might also change. Earth science projects could see budge
St. Cloud’s local hospital has stopped its Home Delivered Meals Program for a bit due to the cold snap. Why? Freezing temperatures can cause health problems like hypothermia and frostbite. It’s not just about keeping the food warm, but also keeping people safe. This break started on January 20, 2025
Imagine this: two space probes, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, are on their way to the Moon. This isn't your typical space mission; these probes are part of a growing trend where private companies are leading the way in lunar exploration. The journey began early one morning at Cape Canavera
Nintendo recently unveiled the Switch 2, and one thing stood out: the console has a headphone jack. This might not seem like a big deal, but it's a refreshing choice in today's tech world. You see, back in 2016, Apple ditched the headphone jack, pushing everyone towards Bluetooth. Since then, I've b
Have you ever wondered how many types of persimmons exist? Persimmon, also known as Diospyros kaki, is part of the Ebenaceae family, which has around 400 species spread across six genera. Scientists in Turkey's Hatay province decided to find out more about the genetic diversity of persimmons. They l
New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal bribery charges, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump. The meeting was held near Trump's Florida estate, and the mayor stressed that they talked about important city issues like infrastructure and the migrant crisis. Adams said he did
Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned artist, was also an amazing scientist. He explored many fields, including anatomy. Back in his time, people didn't understand the human body very well, but Leo was curious and made detailed drawings. He was a pioneer, figuring out the inner workings of the body long b
