Ernest Opoku knew he wanted to become a scientist when he was a little boy. But his school in Dadease, a small town in Ghana, offered no elective science courses — so Opoku created one for himself. Even though they had neither a dedicated science classroom nor a lab, OpokuContinue Reading
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NASA astronaut Zena Cardman installs research hardware inside the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science Glovebox supporting the Fluid Particles experiment. NASA The International Space Station is orbiting higher today after the Progress 93 cargo spacecraft, docked to the Zvezda service module’s aft port, fired its engines for over 14 minutes,Continue Reading
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim poses for a portrait with the American flag inside the International Space Station’s “window to the world,” the cupola. NASA In 2025, NASA and its international partners celebrate 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station. Since November 2, 2000, more than 290Continue Reading
5 min read NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Prepares for More Flight Testing After years of design, development, and testing, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research and the agency’s QuesstContinue Reading
In a social media post, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent, for wrongly saying that Affordable Care Act premiums would at least double for “over 20 million Americans” if enhanced subsidies expire. They would more than double on average, not for all of those 20 millionContinue Reading
Recently, more than 1,000 MIT students stepped into the shoes of global decision-makers by trying out En-ROADS, a simulation tool developed to test climate policies, explore solutions, and envision a cleaner and safer environmental future. MIT is committed to climate action, and this year’s new student orientation showcased that commitment.Continue Reading
11 min read SARP West 2025 Land Group The 2025 SARP West Land Group poses in front of the Dynamic Aviation B-200 aircraft, parked on the tarmac at Guardian Jet Center in Southern California. During the internship, students spend a week engaged in Earth science data collection and learning fromContinue Reading
Chameleons’ extraordinary ability to move their eyes independently stems from a previously overlooked anatomical marvel: long, tightly coiled optic nerves hidden behind their bulging eyes. Modern CT imaging finally revealed this structure, which centuries of dissections and even the scrutiny of figures like Aristotle and Newton failed to capture. TheContinue Reading
Lane Kiffin has a history of getting fired or taking every opportunity to hop up the coaching ladder. Ole Miss is flourishing under him but LSU and Florida beckon. What will he do?, Read MoreContinue Reading
Israel has kept troops in a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights since December’s ouster of Bashar al-Assad., Israel has kept troops in a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights since December’s ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Syria has denounced a trip by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andContinue Reading
Analysts expect AI chip demand to remain strong, Analysts expect AI chip demand to remain strong. Nvidia has forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates and is betting on booming demand for its AI chips from cloud providers even as widespread concerns of an artificial intelligence bubble grow stronger. TheContinue Reading
Content Warning: This article discusses suicide, bullying, and the experiences of transgender and nonbinary youth. It may be distressing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or The Trevor Project. The Urbandale community is grapplingContinue Reading