Science
Brain Focus Shifts During REM Sleep
If you’ve ever wondered how someone can sleep through loud noises, new research suggests the answer may lie in the brain’s focus during sleep. During rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the brain seems to turn
Corey Gray and the Historic Gravitational Waves Discovery
Corey Gray had an eventful week. It started with a powwow in Alberta and ended with a ground-breaking event: detecting gravitational waves coming from two colliding neutron stars. During the night shift at LIGO (Laser
NASA Opens New Wind Tunnel for Future Research
NASA has launched its first major new wind tunnel in over 40 years at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The Flight Dynamics Research Facility will support testing for future aircraft and space missions.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Fragment Expected to Impact Moon
A segment of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is anticipated to collide with the moon. Scientists predict this will happen on Wednesday at approximately 2:35 a.m. ET, moving at over 5,000 miles per hour. This
Wildfires in Spokane Lead to Massive Evacuations
As of Sunday morning, officials have reported that over 600 structures have been destroyed by raging wildfires in Spokane, Washington. Authorities anticipate this number will rise. Evacuations were prompted on Saturday when flames threatened approximately
SpaceX Rocket to Crash into the Moon
An inactive portion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is anticipated to collide with the moon next week. This event marks only the second known instance of a human-made rocket unintentionally striking the lunar surface.
Impact of Shower Habits on Household Water Consumption
A recent study highlights the impact of shower habits on household water consumption. Small decisions made in the shower, such as hair washing frequency and water usage patterns, may significantly affect water consumption more than
SpaceX Rocket’s Accidental Collision with the Moon
A SpaceX rocket, which was launched to send lunar landers more than a year ago, is set to collide with the moon. The impact is expected on Wednesday when the rocket’s upper stage will strike
Climate Change Alters the Mediterranean Sea
Scientists report significant changes in the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change. Rising temperatures, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, are altering the ecosystem. New and invasive species are decimating indigenous fish populations. Coastal
Contentious Debates and Evidence on COVID-19 Origins
Members of the Wuhan Hygiene Emergency Response Team departed the closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan on January 11, 2020. Investigations have focused on animals sold there as potential sources of COVID-19. The debate