Category Science

December 11, 2024 2 min read Luigi Mangione Said He Had Spondylolisthesis: What Is It? The suspect in the recent shooting of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reportedly had spondylolisthesis, a condition that causes the vertebrae to go out of alignment By…

Quitline coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, potentially improving their health and decreasing the chances they’ll transition to cigarettes, according to a new study. The finding is promising and provides critical…

Jared Isaacman partially exited a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft in September SpaceX Private companies reached several milestones in space this year, including the first private lunar lander touchdown and the first civilian spacewalk, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX played a key…

When Hurricane Helene’s torrential rains and raging floodwaters devastated western North Carolina last September, hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses lost electricity. More than a week later, tens of thousands remained without it. Thousands were left in the dark…

In recent earnings calls, shareholders in some publicly traded meat companies have asked whether the Trump administration’s deportation plans—among other issues—may pose a challenge to their industry. “We’ve been there before. It did not impact our business,” said Tim Klein,…

The review takes a close look the final flight of the agency’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which was the first aircraft to fly on another world. Engineers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and AeroVironment are completing a detailed…

“Hello again!” Pigeons can remember individual human faces Martin Parr/Magnum Photos I was walking in the park with a friend recently, when they pointed at a pigeon and told me I was looking at their favourite bird. I was incredulous.…

December 11, 2024 2 min read 5 Nifty Things We Learned about Pet Cats and Dogs in 2024 Why do some Labrador retrievers overeat? Do cats and dogs dream like humans do? Is your cat actually obsessed with you? In…

In these homes, a high value gets placed on achievement. I think the way these kids are created sends the message: “You’re not good enough. You need to achieve. You’re not accepted.” When the kids struggle, it’s especially devastating. Some…

If you feel terrible about giving a late gift to a friend for Christmas or their birthday, a new study has good news for you. Researchers found that recipients aren’t nearly as upset about getting a late gift as givers…