A hantavirus outbreak has been reported in Mammoth Lakes, California, resulting in three deaths from the virus. The victims had contact with infected deer mice, which spread the disease through contact with their droppings or urine. Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also killed by hantavirus earlier this year. Authorities said her husband died from … Read more
Scientists are exploring the unlikeliest of areas to advance human knowledge. This week, researchers are investigating three unusual phenomena: how running a marathon can alter your brain, fermenting food in space, and the remarkable navigation abilities of bats. When it comes to endurance athletes, the effects of running a marathon on their brains have been … Read more
A team of scientists has successfully fermented miso paste aboard the International Space Station (ISS), producing what could be the first intentionally space-fermented food in history. The experiment, led by Maggie Coblentz and Joshua Evans, aimed to explore how microbial life adapts to extraterrestrial environments. The researchers sent a small container of cooked soybeans to … Read more
US consumers are buying big-ticket items in anticipation of President Trump’s tariffs on imports from Taiwan and other countries. John Gutierrez, an Austin, Texas resident, bought a new laptop after hearing the news, fearing higher prices due to the tariffs. Similarly, Rob Blackwell and his wife leased a car with a limited range, expecting it … Read more
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and crew faced a precarious situation when the Boeing Starliner suffered thruster failures during its launch rendezvous with the International Space Station. The spacecraft lost control due to two failed thrusters, which normally would have mandated an abort of the docking attempt. However, NASA waived established flight rules. Wilmore reported that the … Read more
The Golden State Warriors finally broke their losing streak against the Denver Nuggets, capturing a 118-104 victory in Friday night’s intense matchup. The team was forced to rely on its teammates to carry the load while stars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokić sat out for most of the second quarter. Without Curry, the Warriors opened … Read more
To confirm that the user is indeed human, many websites and services employ a simple yet effective method. This process typically involves pressing or clicking a button on a page, often labeled as “I’m not a robot” or similar. By doing so, the user demonstrates their ability to make intentional decisions and interact with digital … Read more
This weekend at the movies, three films are vying for attention. First up is “A Minecraft Movie,” an adaptation of the popular video game. Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, this family-friendly adventure follows Steve, a blank-slate character, as he navigates different realms with new friends. On the other side of the spectrum is “Freaky … Read more
A public health association and one of the nation’s largest worker unions are suing the Trump administration over the cancellation of hundreds of research grants, arguing that the move was arbitrary and capricious. The American Public Health Association, the United Auto Workers, and several scholars filed a complaint in a Massachusetts court against the US … Read more
The oldest satellite orbiting Earth, Vanguard 1, is celebrating its 67th year in space. Launched by the US Navy on March 17, 1958, the microsatellite was designed to generate power using solar cells and has been continuously tracking our planet ever since. Scientists are now proposing a plan to bring it home after seven decades. … Read more