Solar Eclipse Shines ‘Ring of Fire’ Over Easter Island and Patagonia
HANGA ROA, Easter Island/LAS HORQUETAS, Argentina—The moon blotted out most of the sun across the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, giving just a few specks of land an impressive annular “ring of...
View ArticleNASA Switches Off Instrument on Voyager 2 Spacecraft to Save Power
NEW YORK—To save power, NASA has switched off another scientific instrument on its long-running Voyager 2 spacecraft. The space agency said Tuesday that Voyager 2’s plasma science instrument—designed...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Protein Powder (If Needed)
From hemp to pea to whey—protein powders are a staple for many people seeking to boost their overall protein intake and health. With the wide range of options available, each boasting unique benefits...
View ArticleGeomagnetic Storm Watch Issued as Sun Unleashes Strongest Solar Flare Since 2017
The sun emitted a powerful solar flare on Oct. 3, according to NASA, prompting the Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a Geomagnetic Storm Watch due to the forecasted arrival of coronal mass...
View ArticleThe Hunger for Clarity Regarding Nutrition
Among our daily choices, few things impact our health, well-being, and emotions more than food. Whether it’s the pleasure of eating a piece of chocolate cake or the anxiety of figuring out if salt is...
View ArticleEffects of Climate Change Alarmism on Children: Ian Plimer
He’s well known for rejecting the majority consensus in science on climate change. But professor emeritus Ian Plimer says he has good reasons to challenge the prevailing orthodoxy. “More recently, I’ve...
View ArticleSupreme Court Takes Up Dispute Over Nuclear Waste Storage in Texas
The Supreme Court said on Oct. 4 that it would hear a pair of cases emanating from the federal government’s attempt to store nuclear waste in western Texas. Texas attempted to block the practice by...
View ArticleNASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Deliver Farewell Remarks From ISS
NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin deliver farewell remarks from the International Space Station at 9:55 a.m. ET on Oct. 6. ...
View ArticleNobel Prize for Medicine Goes to US Duo Who Discovered MicroRNA
STOCKHOLM—U.S. scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for the discovery of microRNA and its crucial role in how multicellular organisms grow and live....
View ArticleSpacecraft Launched to Study Asteroid for Saving Earth From Potential Collisions
A planetary defense spacecraft was launched on Monday to gather data on the “kinetic impact” of a planned crash into an asteroid to determine if there is a way to thwart the path of threatening rocks...
View ArticleThink Tank Says New Federal Environment Agency to Cost Taxpayers $1.8 Billion
As Australia hosts the world’s first Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney this week, the free market Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has raised serious questions about the economic soundness of...
View ArticleNASA, SpaceX Postpone Europe Clipper Launch Ahead of Hurricane Milton
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of the Europa Clipper mission due to Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, the space agency stated on Oct. 6. The Europa...
View ArticleNobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 2 Scientists for Discoveries That Enabled...
STOCKHOLM—Two pioneers of artificial intelligence—John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton—won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for helping create the building blocks of machine learning that is...
View ArticleDon’t Expect Human Life Expectancy to Grow Much More, Researcher Says
NEW YORK—Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research—not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age...
View ArticleGut Microbes May Be Key to Easing Menopausal Symptoms
The key to easing common menopausal woes such as hot flashes and mood swings may lie deep within your gut. Emerging research has found a delicate connection between the microbiome and hormones....
View ArticleNobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John...
STOCKHOLM—The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to scientists David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their work with proteins. Baker works at the University of Washington in...
View ArticleHigh Blood Pressure Threatens Young Americans
We often think of high blood pressure as a malady that affects middle-aged and older adults. However, two studies presented at Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 in September found that it affects...
View ArticleRare Comet Brightens Night Skies in October
NEW YORK—Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest pass on Saturday. It should be visible...
View ArticleLow Vitamin D Levels Linked to Slower Healing in Children’s Fractures
Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2024 National Conference & Exhibition underscores the critical role of vitamin D in the recovery of pediatric fractures, showing that...
View ArticleSevere Solar Storm Could Stress Power Grids Even More as US Deals With Major...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the United States deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said...
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