China’s Moon Atlas Is the Most Detailed Ever Made
China's Moon Atlas Is the Most Detailed Ever MadeThe Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe doubles the resolution of Apollo-era maps and will support the space ambitions of China and other countriesBy…
Cicadas’ cycles may be affected by climate change, scientists suggest
A cicada in sync with its brood is a cicada with a chance.The insects’ synchronized emergence is an evolutionary strategy, scientists say. Birds, raccoons and other predators can eat only…
NASA confirms object that struck Florida home came from pallet of batteries intended to burn up in atmosphere
NASA confirmed on Monday that an object that crashed into a Naples, Florida, home last month was a piece of hardware from the International Space Station that was supposed to…
The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever
In the spring of 585 B.C. in the Eastern Mediterranean, the moon came out of nowhere to hide the face of the sun, turning day into night.Back then, solar eclipses…
Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Orbit at Last
Edward Dwight is going to space, finally.In the coming weeks, as conditions allow, Mr. Dwight is expected to be part of a six-person crew heading beyond Earth’s orbit on the…
Scientists restore impaired brain cells in Timothy syndrome patients : Shots
This image shows a brain "assembloid" consisting of two connected brain "organoids." Scientists studying these structures have restored impaired brain cells in Timothy syndrome patients. Pasca lab, Stanford University hide…
BT’s Digital Voice has cut off my mother’s vital landline | Money
In January, BT somehow managed to convince my 75-year-old mother that it would be a good idea for her to switch her landline over to its new Digital Voice service.…
Three Conditions for Which Cannabis Appears to Help
The utility of cannabinoids to treat most medical conditions remains uncertain at best, but for at least three indications the data lean in favor of effectiveness, Ellie Grossman, MD, MPH,…
Teen Vaping Linked to Higher Lead, Uranium Levels
Teens with more frequent vaping had increased urine lead and uranium levels, researchers found. Among 200 individuals ages 13 to 17, those who vaped intermittently had 40% higher urine lead…
Why It’s Harmful To Comment On People’s Bodies
Experts, including psychologists who specialize in body image, agree — making comments on someone’s appearance can be harmful, even if you think you have good intentions. Since you may not know…