A high-fat, low-carb diet called keto has been around for decades. Doctors first used it to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. Now it’s everywhere—people eat it for weight loss or energy, not just for health problems. But what happens when pregnant women try this diet? That part is still
NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res
Running advice floods social media, but few tips get as much attention as "breathe through your nose. " The idea isn’t new, but it gained momentum after a popular book linked modern breathing habits to poor health. Some runners swear by nose-only breathing to improve endurance and oxygen efficiency.
Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u
St. Patrick's County Park will open its doors to a special science day for girls in grades 5 through 8 on April 25. The program, called GALS, runs from 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM and focuses on hands-on learning with real scientists. Instead of sitting in a classroom, participants will dig into soil samples
Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of
David Duchovny, once known for his role in a top science‑fiction series, has turned away from the genre he never truly loved. He admits that his early interest in shows like the original “Star Trek” was a one‑off and that he now prefers stories grounded in fact. Duchovny earned degrees in English li
A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M
Every year, science gets its own red-carpet moment in Santa Monica. A mix of Hollywood heavyweights, tech leaders, and top researchers gathered to celebrate the most exciting work in math, physics, and life sciences. The Breakthrough Prize has become a unique event where brainpower meets glamour. Wh
A new chapter in the Star‑Trek saga has begun with “Strange New Worlds, ” a series that brings the classic feel of the original show while keeping it accessible to newcomers. The program is praised for its lively characters, especially Captain Pike, and for blending adventure with lighter moments li
