Tag: Science
Jonny Kim: The Journey of a NASA Astronaut
Jonny Kim is a unique NASA astronaut who has served as a Navy SEAL in Iraq and graduated from Harvard Medical School. His journey to becoming an astronaut is an inspiring one, as he...
Ensuring Safety of Legal Cannabis: Key Concerns and Solutions
Cannabis has come a long way from being just dried flowers in plastic baggies. Nowadays, it is available in various forms like gummies, tinctures, and creams, with THC concentrations reaching up to 90 percent....
The Role of Insects in Human Cultural Evolution
Insects play a crucial role in human cultural evolution, despite many people only thinking about them when trying to keep them out of their homes. Entomologist Barrett Klein from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse...
New Analysis of Voyager 2 Data Reveals Misconceptions About Uranus for 40 Years
Our understanding of the planet Uranus may have been incorrect for the past forty years, according to new research. Data gathered by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft during its flyby of the icy giant in...
Canada’s First Human Case of Bird Flu Leaves Teen in Critical Condition: Source Unknown
A teenager in Canada is in critical condition with the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in the country, and health officials are unsure how the youth was exposed. The teen had no...
Discovering Mysterious ‘Red Monster’ Galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) recently made a significant discovery in the early universe by identifying three massive "red monster" galaxies. These galaxies, each 100 billion times the mass of our sun, were...
Enhancing Concentration Through Developing Expertise
Expertise plays a crucial role in enhancing our ability to concentrate deeply on complex tasks, such as solving challenging math problems or mastering a musical instrument. Recent research has delved into the neural mechanisms...
Measuring Vast Distances in the Universe: The ‘Human Computer’ Approach
Anna Von Mertens, a visual artist, has delved into the life and work of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt in her book, "Attention Is Discovery." Leavitt, known as a "human computer," meticulously studied glass plate...
Bird Flu in Wastewater: Implications for California and Beyond
Since the first avian influenza outbreaks struck the U.S. earlier this year, experts in health and agriculture have been struggling to monitor the virus's spread in dairy cow herds and potentially in humans. While...
Unveiling the Secret of Tardigrades’ Space Survival Abilities: A Breakthrough Discovery
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are tiny creatures that have gained fame for their ability to survive in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. These microscopic animals have...