Scientists Find Missing Piece in Folic Acid’s Role in Pregnancy
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa have identified a molecular pathway that may explain how folic acid (vitamin B9) helps prevent neural tube defects, linking the vitamin to a key developmental signal made from vitamin A. The post Scientists Find Missing Piece inContinue Reading
Private mission to save NASA’s Swift space telescope fails
Artist’s illustration of Katalyst Space Technologies’ LINK spacecraft meeting up with NASA’s Swift space telescope in Earth orbit. (Image credit: NASA) NASA is calling off the effort to save its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory after a private rescue spacecraft couldn’t overcome its own problems in orbit. LINK, the specialized probe from Katalyst Space that NASAContinue Reading
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway participate in an interview while aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (NASA via AP) NASA via AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space. That’s the word Wednesday from a pairContinue Reading
U.S. ambassador skips Argentine hearing on Huawei
U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas didn’t attend a congressional hearing looking into U.S. interference in a deal with Huawei, a Chinese firm…Continue Reading
How Solar Panel Prices Fell 90 Percent In 15 Years
Solar power is far and away the world’s fastest-growing form of energy production, beating out every other form of energy on Earth in 2src25. Despite a recent political pivot away from renewable energies in the world’s largest economy, solar power additions continue to shatter its own records year over year as the sector has longContinue Reading
Hyundai’s luxury brand has a new flagship EV, and no European plans for it
Genesis has unveiled the GV9src, a full-size electric SUV with 49src kW, a 123.5 kWh battery and pillarless coach doors on the Neolun version. It goes on sale in the United States early next year, and the announcement says nothing about Europe. Genesis has revealed the biggest and most expensive thing it has ever built…Continue Reading
FBI searched former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home in sexual misconduct investigation
The FBI seized electronics from former Rep. Eric Swalwell after searches in California and D.C., tied to a widening sexual misconduct case.Continue Reading
Democrat-endorsed candidates win seats on Florida school board known for conservative stances
The Sarasota County School Board has been at the epicenter of fights over some of Florida’s more controversial education policies.Continue Reading
Noah Wyle on the intricate realism behind filming ‘The Pitt’
Noah Wyle shares why “The Pitt’s” “background community” is critical to the Emmy-nominated series’ success. #NoahWyle #ThePittContinue Reading
Arizona’s Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers
Andy Biggs sets a GOP record for a non-incumbent in his blowout victory July has largely been summer break for state primaries, although Arizona voters had their chance to weigh in on their candidate preferences on Tuesday. At the top of the ticket, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs ran unopposed forContinue Reading
Headlines for August 20, 2026
U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion as The Traitor’s Tariffs and Wars Drive Deficit Spending, The Traitor Announces “Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever” Against Iran and Its Partners, Israeli Strikes Kill 10 More Palestinians in Gaza, Israel’s Military Admits to Attacks That Killed 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab, Her Family and Paramedics,Continue Reading
Space Weather Living History: Dr. Richard Fisher
Explore This Section Home Framework for Heliophysics Education About Helio Big Idea 1.1 Helio Big Idea 1.2 Helio Big Idea 1.3 Helio Big Idea 2.1 Helio Big Idea 2.2 Helio Big Idea 2.3 Helio Big Idea 3.1 Helio Big Idea 3.2 Helio Big Idea 3.3 Helio Missions Helio Topics EducationalContinue Reading
Space Weather Living History: Dr. James L. Green
Explore This Section Home Framework for Heliophysics Education About Helio Big Idea 1.1 Helio Big Idea 1.2 Helio Big Idea 1.3 Helio Big Idea 2.1 Helio Big Idea 2.2 Helio Big Idea 2.3 Helio Big Idea 3.1 Helio Big Idea 3.2 Helio Big Idea 3.3 Helio Missions Helio Topics EducationalContinue Reading