NASA is aiming to send astronauts back to the moon by 2027, but there are big questions about whether they can pull it off. The plan involves using SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, which is still in the early stages of development and has had several failed test flights. China is also working on a
People with mixed heritage often have unique facial features. This includes their noses, which can be a blend of different shapes and sizes. A recent study looked at how noses vary across different ethnic groups and genders. It also checked how well artificial nose implants match these natural shape
In the vast expanse of space, a black hole named RACS J0320-35 is causing quite a stir. This cosmic giant, born a mere 920 million years after the Big Bang, is growing at an astonishing rate. It's not just any growth spurt; this black hole is feasting on matter at 2. 4 times the speed that scientist
A cargo ship, meant to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), faced an unexpected hurdle. The ship, launched by Northrop Grumman, encountered engine issues shortly after takeoff. This problem stopped the ship from reaching its destination. The plan was for the ship to arrive at
Mars, our rusty neighbor, has been hiding a secret deep inside. Recent findings from NASA's InSight mission reveal that Mars has a core similar to Earth's, with a solid center surrounded by a liquid outer layer. This discovery, published in Nature, helps us understand how Mars evolved over billions
A recent study suggests that a regular, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray might help prevent COVID-19 infections. The research, which involved 450 healthy adults, found that using the antihistamine spray azelastine three times a day reduced the number of COVID-19 cases by 67 percent compared to a
The moon is back on the agenda for both the US and China. But before astronauts can set up camp, there's a big question: how will they survive up there? Living in space is tough. You can't just pop to the shop for supplies. So, scientists are looking at ways to grow food and recycle resources using
Sean Duffy, the acting head of NASA, recently brought some laughter to a serious topic: aliens. He joked about not yet receiving the so-called "alien briefing" but said he had asked for it. This was during a chat on Fox News, which was later shared online. Duffy, who also serves as the U. S. transpo
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat
Vinay Prasad is back at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), picking up where he left off just two weeks ago. He's in charge of vaccines, gene therapies, and blood products again. The FDA asked him to come back, but it's not clear if he'll keep his other big job as the agency's top medical and sc
