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Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander Heads to the Moon

December 19, 2024

Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic

sports

Golf's New Home: LIV and FOX Team Up for 2025

December 19, 2024

Get ready for a new golfing experience! LIV Golf is set to ink a deal with FOX Sports for its 2025 season. This means all of LIV's tournaments will be shown on FOX or FOX Sports 1. You might be wondering why this is such a big deal. Well, FOX hasn't aired live golf since the 2019 U. S. Open, so this

science

Understanding LRRK2: How One Protein's Actions Control Its Own Activity

December 19, 2024

Let's talk about a protein called LRRK2, which is linked to Parkinson's disease. This protein is like a multitool with seven different parts, including a kinase and a Roc G domain. Even though we know a lot about how it looks, we're still figuring out how it works. Scientists found out that the Roc

science

The Secret of Male Fly Survival: A Tiny Region in MSL1

December 19, 2024

Ever thought about how male flies manage their genes? Well, it's all about the male-specific lethal complex (MSL), which helps male flies make up for having one less X chromosome than females. Within this complex, MSL1 plays a crucial role, and a small part of it, the N-terminal region, is key to it

politics

Why Trust Elon Musk with Our National Security?

December 19, 2024

Have you ever thought about the billions of taxpayer dollars that have been given to Elon Musk for his companies, SpaceX and Tesla? Some people are worried that this money might be at risk, especially since Musk has close ties with controversial figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The gove

health

Better Biologics for Sinus Troubles: Digital Tools vs. Paper Lists

December 19, 2024

Biologics have become a crucial treatment for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These medicines work by stopping type 2 inflammation. But doctors often face challenges when they need to document patient histories and current findings to show why biologics are necessary. This

science

Earth's Moon: Older Than We Thought?

December 19, 2024

Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered how old it is? As it turns out, scientists have been debating this for a while now. A new study suggests that the moon might be way older than we previously thought. In the past, scientists believed that the moon formed after a giant impact around 4.

entertainment

A Heroic Puke-Out: Robin's Gross Tech Use in DC's Vampire War

December 19, 2024

Imagine this: a tiny team of heroes shrunk down and swallowed by none other than Robin. That's right, Damian Wayne just used the Atom's shrinking tech in a very gross way during DC's vampire war. Picture this - Robin regurgitates the human resistance, led by Green Arrow, right into the enemy base. I

business

Palantir's AI Prowess: From Defense to Prayer Apps, Stock Takes a Dive

December 19, 2024

Palantir, known for its AI capabilities, saw its stock dip after a brief rally. The company, heavily involved in the defense industry, snagged a $401 million contract extension from the Army for its AI-powered Army Vantage platform. Analysts believe this contract could be worth up to $619 million.

science

US Government Unveils Moon Navigation and Research Plans

December 18, 2024

The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru