Two NASA astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, have denied being abandoned or marooned in space after a nine-month ordeal on the International Space Station. The duo spoke out at a press conference in Houston, contradicting claims made by Elon Musk and Donald Trump that they were left stranded by the Biden administration. Wilmore … Read more
Ohio Wesleyan Professor Contributes to Groundbreaking Research in Nature Physics Journal A new study published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Physics has provided fundamental insights into the early evolution of multicellular organization, shedding light on a long-standing question in life sciences. Hanliang “Han” Guo, an assistant professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Ohio … Read more
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting he could serve a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms since 1951. The amendment was ratified after President Franklin D. Roosevelt broke with a self-imposed two-term limit set by presidents since George Washington. According to law professor Wayne Unger, the Constitution … Read more
A child’s death has been linked to the flu in Maine, according to the state’s health officials. The child passed away on March 19 after testing positive for influenza B. This marks the first reported flu-associated pediatric death in the state during this season. As of March 25, 146 flu outbreaks have been identified, with … Read more
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), a federal human-resources agency overseeing government firings, has hired its first new career employee since President Donald Trump took office. The position is for a driver to ferry around OPM leaders. According to emails seen by Reuters, the move comes as OPM has laid off over 200 employees and … Read more
Paul Heyman’s loyalty has been called into question once again as he prepares to face off against CM Punk at WrestleMania 41. The WWE Hall of Famer has a long history with both men, and his allegiance remains uncertain. A recent moment on Friday’s “SmackDown” has raised eyebrows, with CM Punk seemingly implying that Paul … Read more
The US Space Force is developing a new “Orbital Carrier” spacecraft that can deploy multiple satellites in response to threats on orbit. Funded through the Space Force’s SpaceWERX development office, Gravitics, a Seattle-based company, has been tasked with designing the Orbital Carrier concept. The project aims to provide a rapid response capability, similar to an … Read more
Hamas has agreed to a proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following negotiations with Egypt and Qatar. The group’s chief, Khalil al-Hayya, said on Saturday that they had accepted a proposal for a temporary halt to fighting, including the release of Israeli hostages. The agreement is part of a three-phase deal aimed at securing a … Read more
A new study suggests that following a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) can help lower biological age and potentially reverse it in obese individuals. The researchers, who studied 54 people, including 10 with obesity, found that those on the VLCKD had an epigenetic age that was 6.2 years younger than their actual age. In contrast, … Read more
Newsmax Inc., the conservative cable news network founded by Christopher Ruddy, has become a publicly traded company. This move has led to a significant increase in Ruddy’s net worth, making him a billionaire. The company sold $75 million of shares at $10 each during its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday. Following the IPO, Newsmax’s … Read more