Inside every cell, there is a process that helps you stay healthy. Proteins wrap and unwrap DNA, and even a small mistake in this process can cause cancer. A new study from the University of Chicago shows a new part of this process that is important for human health. The study, published on October 2, … Read more
A group of scientists led by Dr. Mushtaq Hussain at the Fly Research Lab in Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) developed a special type of fruit fly from Pakistan. Another team then studied its complete genetic code. The fruit fly, called Drosophila melanogaster, shares about 60% of its genes and 75% of its disease-related … Read more
People are getting ready for an amazing event—this year’s second and last solar eclipse. It will create a special “ring of fire” in the sky. Just six months after the last total solar eclipse, the sky will give us another show, but this one will be different. A “ring of fire” happens when the moon … Read more
A major solar storm is heading toward Earth, the second in just five months. Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning about a “G3-class geomagnetic storm.” This is the third-highest level on the storm scale, behind G4 and G5. In short, it’s serious but not the worst. These storms … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a new exoplanet orbiting Barnard’s star, our nearest solitary stellar neighbor. This scorching hot world, with a mass similar to Venus’, whizzes around its star in just 3.15 Earth days. But that’s not all – hints of three more exoplanet candidates lurk in the shadows. Barnard’s star, a mere … Read more
Ever wondered what it would be like if Earth had two moons? Soon, Earth will temporarily have a second moon, called a “mini-moon.” This happens when an asteroid gets caught in Earth’s gravity. But it won’t stay for long. This mini-moon will orbit Earth for a few months before it moves on. The Arrival of … Read more
A groundbreaking study has shed light on a perplexing mystery within the minds of individuals who experience auditory hallucinations due to schizophrenia. Researchers have uncovered a missing area of brain activity that may explain why some people hear voices that aren’t real—a phenomenon that has baffled patients and scientists alike for years. At the core … Read more
In the fast-changing world of sports shoes, new high-tech footwear is making a big splash, giving both short and long-distance runners a huge advantage. The latest breakthrough—called “super spikes”—has caused a lot of debate, as studies now show these spikes can improve running speed by up to 3.1%. But is this boost due to athletes … Read more
The Orion spacecraft stands as a groundbreaking achievement in human space exploration, showcasing the brilliance of NASA’s design and vision. It’s engineered to take us beyond the familiar terrain of the Moon, with ambitious goals set on Mars and possibly even more distant destinations. In this article, we’ll explore the sophisticated design of Orion, its … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rockets after a malfunction during an important mission aimed at rescuing two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This unexpected incident took place during a launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Centre down in Florida, where a Crew Dragon spacecraft was sent off to … Read more
