Science

  Key Takeaways: Mitochondria play a crucial role in immune responses beyond energy production. They help neutrophils detect bacteria and trap them using NETs. Impaired mitochondrial function may link to infections in autoimmune diseases like lupus. This discovery opens new avenues for treating infections and autoimmune conditions. Mitochondria: More Than Just...

Key Takeaways: Entertainment has changed how society views groups of people for decades. Movies and TV shows make different groups seem more human and relatable. This powerful tool works both within the US and all around the world. Classic shows helped audiences understand and accept others better. Think about it....

Key Takeaways: Thimerosal is a preservative used in vaccines since the 1930s. Extensive research confirms its safety and no link to autism or health issues. Misinformation from anti-vaccine groups has led to unnecessary fears. Thimerosal is mainly found in some flu vaccines, not in childhood vaccines. Introduction: A recent meeting of...

  Key Takeaways: Axions are tiny, mysterious particles that might explain dark matter. Dark matter is invisible stuff that makes up most of the universe. Scientists only recently started seriously searching for axions. Axions could solve big problems in physics that other ideas can’t. What Is Dark Matter, Anyway? Imagine you’re looking...

Key Takeaways: Uranium is a radioactive metal used in energy, medicine, and weapons. It’s found naturally in small amounts in rocks, soil, and even plants. Uranium-235 is the rare, highly valuable isotope used in nuclear reactors and weapons. Enriching uranium separates uranium-235 from uranium-238 through centrifuges. Low-enriched uranium powers...

Key Takeaways: The Rubin Observatory will release its first images in 2025, starting a 10-year mission to study dark matter. Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe but remains invisible and poorly understood. The observatory is named after Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer whose work revealed the existence...

Key Takeaways: Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition caused by nerve damage, leading to excruciating pain without a clear cause. Millions of Americans suffer from neuropathic pain, but it’s often misunderstood and lacks effective treatments. A protein called GluD1 may hold the key to repairing the nervous system and...

Introduction: A recent study reveals abortion drugs may contaminate our water systems. Thousands of tons of medical waste could be entering our water. These chemicals might affect our health and the environment. Current regulations are failing to protect us. Calls for urgent action to address the issue. Section 1: Unveiling...

Key Takeaways: Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983. A new National Geographic documentary explores her life and career. The film reveals her private 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy. Director Cristina Costantini aims to show Sally as a real person, not just a...

  Key Takeaways: The average age for first-time moms in the U.S. has reached nearly 30. From 2016 to 2023, this age rose by 0.9 years, from 26.6 to 27.5. Asian women saw the largest increase in age at first birth. The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. has...

Key Takeaways: Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney star, now leads a space startup in rural North Dakota. Her team braved freezing temperatures to contact a passing spacecraft. Mendler's journey shows how passion can lead to unexpected career paths in STEM fields. The story highlights the challenges and excitement of...

Key Takeaways: NASA’s proposed budget could drop to $18.8 billion, a 25% reduction. This would be the smallest NASA budget since 1961. Funding for robotic missions and space technology could be halved. Cuts may affect the International Space Station and existing spacecraft. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion...

New Study Reveals Truth About Puberty Blockers and Mental Health Key Takeaways: A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study found no significant improvement in depression symptoms in transgender adolescents using puberty blockers. The study was suppressed for years, sparking a congressional investigation. Promoters of transgender treatments claim these interventions are...

  Key Takeaways: 90 million eligible voters didn’t cast ballots in the 2024 election. Loneliness and social isolation are linked to low voter turnout. Gen Z, despite being highly connected online, feels lonely and disconnected. A new film explores the struggles of loneliness and the power of human connection. A Divided...

Key Takeaways: Two Chinese citizens charged with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the U.S. The fungus, Fusarium graminearum, is linked to agroterrorism threats. The suspects allegedly received funding from the Chinese government for their research. Part of their work was conducted at the University of Michigan. The U.S. Department of...

Key Takeaways: - A top CDC expert overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigned Tuesday. - Her resignation follows changes made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Kennedy restricted access to COVID-19 vaccines for kids and pregnant people. - The CDC was set to meet in three weeks to discuss vaccine recommendations. - Dr....

  Key Takeaways: Two Chinese nationals have been charged with smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the U.S. The suspects allegedly planned to study the pathogen at a University of Michigan lab. FBI Director Kash Patel calls this a serious national security threat to America’s food supply. The case highlights...

Samsung is making a big move in the AI world. The company is teaming up with Perplexity to bring AI to the next Galaxy S26 phones. Here’s what you need to know: Samsung is switching gears from Bixby to Perplexity for its AI services. Perplexity uses the same AI...

  Key Takeaways: The Trump administration is using DNA technology to track and arrest immigrants, including children. It’s unclear how this genetic data is being collected, used, or monitored. Three groups sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to uncover details about the program. The lawsuit began after the groups...

Key Takeaways: VP J.D. Vance says American talent is enough for scientific innovation, dismissing foreign students' contributions. Critics argue Trump’s anti-science policies are driving U.S.-born scientists abroad. Funding for science research is drying up, leaving young scientists without opportunities. The Debate Over Foreign Students and Science The Trump administration is facing...