NASA’s Perseverance Rover has collected its first handpicked samples from Mars, marking a significant breakthrough in the search for life on the Red Planet. The specimens, comprising soil, airfall dust, and rock fragments, will provide scientists with unprecedented insights into Mars’ past climate history, potential habitability, and geological processes. The Perseverance Rover, which landed in … Read more
A 7-year-old unopened voicemail on my mom’s number in Sugar House Park sparked an emotional journey through our past and the present. When I synced my new Fitbit to my phone, it started sending reminders about unopened voicemails from my mother, who passed away last year. The messages are mostly simple requests for things she … Read more
Scientists have discovered a crucial pathway that connects brain cell activity to gene activation responsible for learning and memory. Researchers used advanced microscopy techniques to study how neurons communicate over long distances, solving the mystery of how signals from distant synapses reach the nucleus to trigger gene expression. The study highlights a key mechanism that … Read more
Super Bowl weekend is seeing several box office newcomers face significant drops in business. Dog Man, a family comedy starring Pete Davidson and Isla Fisher, has seen a 61% decline in its domestic earnings after its successful first opening weekend. Despite this drop, Dog Man remains projected to hold onto the top spot. Other newcomers, … Read more
A child has died from the flu in Kentucky, marking the state’s first pediatric influenza death this season. The deceased had not received a flu vaccine. This is in addition to the state’s first reported COVID-19 pediatric death of the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, which occurred last month. Current data on respiratory viruses in Kentucky … Read more
A recent study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found a significant link between intermittent fasting and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers discovered that time-restricted feeding, a subset of intermittent fasting, may slow or even prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s affects over six million Americans, often causing disruptions in the body’s … Read more
Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis made a statement in his debut game, dunking on his own missed shot and scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. The 10-time All-Star’s impressive performance came as the team celebrated their first home win since trading away franchise icon Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade has … Read more
A recent study found that humans tend to have higher concentrations of microplastics in their brains compared to other bodily organs. Researchers analyzed post-mortem brain tissue samples from 2016 to 2024 and discovered that people with dementia had up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition. The study, … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has denied interest in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. In a recent statement, Musk said he had not put in a bid for the app and does not have plans to acquire it. Musk made his comments during a video conference at The WELT Group’s summit, … Read more
Alphabet’s cloud computing business underperformed expectations in the fourth quarter, but investors should not be too quick to sell off the stock just yet. While the company’s cloud revenue grew 30% year-over-year, it fell short of analyst estimates. However, Alphabet’s overall performance was still strong, with earnings beating expectations and core profit centers experiencing robust … Read more