William Henry Pickering: The Great Celestial Observer
William Henry Pickering (1858–1938) was born in Boston to a prominent American family, one whose roots went back to 1636. Arguably, the most prominent member in the Pickering lineage was his...
View ArticleNASA Will Decide Saturday If Boeing’s New Capsule Is Safe Enough to Fly 2...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA said Thursday it will decide this weekend whether Boeing’s new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they’ve been waiting...
View ArticlePesticide Exposure Links to Stillbirth Risk
Many people are aware that direct or very close contact with pesticides poses health risks—they know to take precautions—such as donning protective gloves before using some weed-control products in the...
View ArticleSeeing Clearly: Gut-Related Problems Affect the Eyes
When Dr. Edward Kondrot first asks his patients,“What did you do this summer?”—it’s not small talk—it’s part of his exam. An ophthalmologist and homeopathic doctor, Kondrot wants to get to know his...
View ArticleBoeing Starliner Not Safe Enough to Return Astronauts, NASA Says
After months of uncertainty over whether Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft could safely return its two astronauts home from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA decided on Aug. 24 to send the...
View ArticleNew Study Explores How Food Choices Shape Mental Health
A study out of the University of Reading has found that a poor-quality diet may be associated with changes in the brain structure that are linked to depression and anxiety. This research provides new...
View ArticleHoney Added to Yogurt Boosts Probiotic Effect
Nutrients in two or more foods can sometimes have a synergistic action, meaning one or more nutrients in each can either produce or enhance a beneficial effect when eaten together. The effect is...
View ArticleWhy Baby Turtles Thrive on Florida’s Hurricane-Lashed Beaches
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—A band of researchers barely notice as the sun peeps over the Atlantic Ocean, sending orange streaks shooting across jagged gray clouds. It’s treasure they’re seeking. So as...
View ArticleLithium Price Slide Leads to Pilbara Profit Declining 89 Percent
Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals reported an 89 percent profit decline on Aug. 26 amid falling commodity prices. Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Pilbara reported a...
View ArticleBack-to-Back Hurricanes: Hawaii Could Face Gilma Less Than a Week After Hone
The Hawaiian Islands could face back-to-back storms as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts Hurricane Gilma to arrive within striking distance by Labor Day Weekend—less than one week after...
View ArticleCrewed SpaceX Mission Delayed After Leak in Ground Equipment
The launch of SpaceX’s four-person Polaris Dawn mission will be delayed by at least a day because of a helium leak in ground equipment at Kennedy Space Center, the company said on Tuesday, hours before...
View ArticleA Lesser-Known Antioxidant Makes Mushrooms Important to Health
Mushrooms, long revered for their nutritional value, may hold the key to a longer life. They are the fruiting part of certain fungi and are neither plant nor animal. Mushrooms are often touted for...
View ArticleWeakening Tropical Storm Gilma Could Give Hawaii a Wet Weekend
Heading toward Hawaii, Gilma dropped from a strong Category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm in the last 24 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). An advisory released at 11 a.m. local...
View ArticleHidden Fat: The Impact of Intramuscular Fat on Health and Longevity
When we think of top killers, our minds typically jump to smoking, cancer, and obesity. However, there’s a hidden danger within our bodies that many people, including doctors, overlook. Intramuscular...
View ArticleNASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars Begins Steep Climb to Rim of Crater
NEW YORK—NASA’s Perseverance rover is tackling a steep new challenge on Mars. The six-wheeled rover has spent the last 3 1/2 years roaming around the bottom of a crater. On Tuesday, it began climbing...
View ArticleTyphoon Shanshan Makes Landfall in Japan, 3 Killed
Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southern Japan on Thursday, local time, causing at least three deaths and raising concerns of flooding, landslides, and severe damage. Nearly 1 million people were...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory Diet May Reduce Dementia Risk by Up to a Third–Study
A study published in JAMA Open Network this month uncovered a link between diet and brain health. The research revealed that individuals who adhered to an anti-inflammatory diet saw a 31 percent...
View ArticleFAA Grounds SpaceX After Rocket Falls Over in Flames at Landing
SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded the company’s Falcon 9 rockets and ordered an...
View ArticleBlue Origin New Shepard Launches Its Eighth Human Flight
Blue Origin announced today that New Shepard lifts off from West Texas in its eighth human flight, NS-26 at 9 a.m. ET on Aug. 29. ...
View ArticleBoeing’s Uncrewed Starliner Could Return by Late Next Week, NASA Says
NASA will proceed with the undocking of the uncrewed Boeing Starliner capsule not before Sept. 6, the space agency said on Thursday after concluding a review. Last week, the space agency said its two...
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