Astronaut Thomas Stafford, Commander of Apollo 10, Has Died at Age 93
WASHINGTON—Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.–Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He was 93. Mr. Stafford, a retired Air...
View ArticleUS and Japan Seek UN Resolution to Ban Nuclear Weapons in Space
UNITED NATIONS—The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space, the U.S. ambassador announced...
View ArticleLeonardo DiCaprio Calls for End to Tasmania’s Forest Logging Before Election
Hollywood icon Leonardo DiCaprio has recently spoken out against logging in Tasmania’s forests ahead of the state election. The renowned “The Wolf of Wall Street” actor and founder of the conservation...
View ArticleMast Cell Activation Syndrome–How to Bring the Body Back Into Balance
Throughout this series on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), we have discussed what it is, the symptoms associated with it, and the underlying causes to consider. In this final part, we will explore...
View ArticleStudy: Postpartum Depression Alleviated With Prenatal Anti-Anxiety Therapy
Societal expectations that the postpartum period is filled with joy can make episodes of depression feel exponentially more isolating when as many as one in five mothers experience it. The effects of...
View ArticleCollision With NASA Spacecraft Altered Shape of Asteroid Dimorphos
WASHINGTON—When NASA sent its DART spacecraft to slam into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, the U.S. space agency demonstrated that it was possible to change a celestial object’s trajectory, if needed,...
View ArticleNot All Sunshine–The Reality of Vitamin D Supplementation
One in five Americans regularly reach for vitamin D supplements, yet most are unaware that they’re taking not just a vitamin— but a hormone. While renowned for bolstering bone strength and immune...
View ArticleMaine Pulls the Plug on California-Inspired Electric Car Mandates
Maine, a vastly rural state that mingles a traditional Yankee life of hunting, logging, lobstering, and living off the grid with an annual influx of 15 million tourists—most who arrive by car—will not...
View ArticleUN Report Says E-Waste Production Far Outpacing Recycling, Raising...
Global production of electronic waste has outpaced the growth in global e-waste recycling by five times, raising serious environmental and economic concerns, according to the United Nations’ Global...
View ArticleStudy of ‘Twin’ Stars Finds Some of Them Are Planet-Eaters
WASHINGTON—The planetary system that includes Earth and its sibling planets orbiting the sun has been remarkably stable during its roughly 4.5 billion years of existence. But not all planetary systems...
View Article10 Homeopathic Remedies to Ease Spring ‘Pollen-Attacks’
Peak season for runny noses, itchy eyes, and sneezing is well underway in many parts of the United States. The forecast of the National Allergy Map changes almost daily during these early months of the...
View ArticleAustralian Government Approves 45 Renewable Energy Projects, With 128 on the Way
The Albanese government has approved 45 renewable energy projects with a further 128 on the way. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek announced the latest of these projects on March 22. A new...
View ArticleAudi Issues 2nd Recall for Battery Fire Risk
Audi has recalled more than 100 electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a fire. A notice published by the Australian government shows the 123 Audi E-Tron 55 and 55 Sportback...
View ArticleRussia’s Space Agency Aborts Launch of 3 Astronauts to International Space...
MOSCOW—Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said. The Russian Soyuz...
View ArticleEat Guiltless Desserts While Healing Your Gut
Believe it or not—it’s unnecessary to give up all delicious treats on your journey to better gut health—though many are deterred before they even begin by the idea of sacrificing sweets. If going...
View ArticleFederal Agency Issues ‘Severe’ Geomagnetic Storm Alert
A federal weather agency alert said that a “severe” geomagnetic storm is impacting Earth on Sunday and will be lasting until Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space...
View ArticlePatient Advocacy: A Powerful Force in Health Care
Patients faced with a serious diagnosis are often confronted with more questions than answers. Dealing with the shock of unexpected illness, while simultaneously learning about treatment options and...
View ArticleRussia Sends 3 Astronauts, Including an American, to International Space Station
Russia landed three astronauts on the International Space Station on March 25 after two failed attempts. NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Russian Oleg Novitsky, and Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya were...
View ArticleCompound Found in Broccoli Could Help Dissolve Blood Clots and Prevent Stroke
Researchers from the Heart Research Institute (HRI) in Australia have found that a common vegetable eaten by millions every day may be able to prevent and treat a leading cause of death worldwide. The...
View Article‘Hope for Healthy Longevity’: Study Discovers Trigger for Cell Aging
Keiko Kono hopes to see a future where people are essentially healthy until the day they die. She believes her recent research—which shows that damage to the cell membrane promotes cell aging—could...
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