Something strangely wonderful happened recently. A never-before-seen galaxy was discovered. This galaxy’s existence was hinted at by a glowing ring of light around another nearby, well observed stellar body. The event was a result of an alignment among three celestial bodies. Whe
NASA's Starling satellite swarm is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. The mission, which started in August 2023, has been testing out something called Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy (DSA). This means the Starling satellites can work together without needing constant hum
The steel and aluminum sectors are buzzing with the latest news from the White House. The American president has announced a significant increase in tariffs in a move that some believe will hurt and some believe will boost the US economy, and those sectors in particular. This is not the first time
Imagine a world where fungi live in secret harmony with plant roots. Some fungi are known to break down plant walls, but this can be a dangerous strategy with plant immune systems fighting back. These specialists form a symbiotic relationship with plants called mycorrhizal. One group of fungi that
A recent study explored the use of post-transplant high-dose cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from mismatched unrelated donors (MMUD) in patients with acute myeloid malignancies. The research focused on whether PTCy, along with a calcineurine inhibitor and my
During tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, investors often look for safe places to put their money. Two big names in this game are Bitcoin and gold. But what about other types of investments, like those in the blue economy or green finance? How do they fare
Hamstring injuries are a big deal for athletes. They often lead to time away from sports and activities. These injuries can be tricky because they tend to recur, or happen over and over again. There are different types of hamstring injuries, and where and how bad they are can change how the
America's president has decided to shake things up, implementing a major change to the country's currency system. The Treasury Department is now told to stop producing pennies. Donald Trump claims that the cost of making pennies is way more than what they are actually worth. Pennie
Let's dive into the surprising link between smoking and an important enzyme found in our spit called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has a big job: it kicks off the process of breaking down food in your mouth. But here's where it gets interesting. The amount of this enzyme in your saliva can change based
Trump's threat to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico didn't really stick. Pushing back against the idea of trade war, Trump himself stepped back from the brink. If you look at the whole situation, the administration quickly backtracked from its tough talk. Mexico and Canada, to avoid tariffs, they
