Category: Science
Chikungunya Spread Prompts New Travel Alerts in the U.S.
The chikungunya virus continues to expand globally with warnings issued for affected countries.
Yellowstone: A Source of Eco-Friendly Helium for Technology
In light of significant carbon emissions from traditional helium production, researchers are exploring sustainable alternatives across locations like Yellowstone, Tanzania’s Rukwa Rift, and India’s Bakreswar-Tantloi province.
Wait a minute! Earendel, the farthest star we’ve ever found, might not be a star after all, reveals James Webb Telescope
A recent study suggests that Earendel, the most distant star we thought we had found, could actually be a cluster of stars rather than a single star.
New Study Reveals Common Traits of Centenarians
Epidemiologist Karin Modig highlights that genetic factors may play a smaller role in longevity than many think.
Lawsuit Targets Trump Administration over Controversial Climate Change Report
Environmental advocates and independent scientists are taking aim at a climate change report created by a select group of known climate skeptics handpicked by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Astronomers Spot Supermassive Black Hole Coming to Life After Eons
A remarkable find by astronomers has uncovered a supermassive black hole waking up in the galaxy cluster CHIPS 1911+4455, located around 6 billion light-years away. This astonishing event shared by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) gives us an exclusive look at the onset of black hole activity.
New Test Set for Musk’s Starship After Explosive Failures
Elon Musk’s SpaceX shared on Friday that the Starship megarocket will attempt its next test flight next weekend, following a series of fiery test failures. In two earlier test flights this year, the rocket’s upper stage, designated for crew and cargo, exploded shortly after takeoff.
Revolutionary Gamma Ray Laser Chips Developed to Target Cancer
Believe it or not, a researcher from the University of Colorado Denver has managed to create a tiny chip capable of performing feats that once required massive particle colliders. This breakthrough could lead to highly precise cancer treatments and even multiverse theories!
The Double Challenge to Science Education in America
Right now, higher education, research, and scholarship in the U.S. are facing a dual threat. Inside universities, a wave of activism is taking over administrative roles, and there’s a pressing need for reforms to safeguard free speech and academic integrity. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is pushing its own dangerous agenda against university research programs.
The Big Mystery Surrounding the Largest Mars Rock Found on Earth
An investigation kicks off regarding Earth’s largest Martian meteorite, auctioned for a whopping $5 million.
