10 fascinating facts about the human brain
The human brain is one of the most complex and fascinating organs in the human body. It is responsible for controlling everything from our thoughts and emotions to our movements…
One of the oldest surviving Bibles could be yours — for $30 million
One of the earliest surviving ancient manuscripts, a virtually complete Hebrew Bible dating back 1,100 years, will soon be available for $30 million. In May, Sotheby’s in New York is…
SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station
On Thursday, SpaceX sent four NASA astronauts to orbit, including the first person from the Arab world to embark on a multimonth mission to the International Space Station. Just after…
Norway protests target wind farm on land used by herders
Protesting a wind farm that, they believe, violates the rights of the Sami Indigenous people to breed reindeer in Northern Norway, dozens of protestors on Monday blocked the entrance to…
Hong Kong pulls visa for man behind gene-edited babies claim
A Chinese scientist who sparked an ethical discussion five years ago by saying he had created the world’s first genetically modified infants had his research visa to Hong Kong canceled…
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22
New England’s coastal waters, which are home to endangered whales and the majority of the U.S. lobster fishing industry, recorded their second hottest year on record in 2017. An area…
Russian spacecraft leaks coolant, station crew reported safe
The Russian space enterprise and NASA stated on Saturday that an unmanned Russian supply ship moored at the International Space Station had spilled coolant, but that the leak does not…
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
Thursday’s engine firing test at the launch pad marked a major milestone in SpaceX’s preparations to launch the massive Starship spaceship into orbit. Thirty-one of the first stage’s thirty-three booster…
Jupiter’s moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system
With the addition of these 12 moons, astronomers have found a record-breaking total of 92 moons around Jupiter. Compared to the other planets in the Solar System, that is an…
Does adversity make you stronger? Scientists say not always
There’s an old saying that adversity makes you stronger. Real life shows that’s not always true, but the adage highlights an evolving debate among scientists about resilience. After traumatic events…