NASA unveils spacecraft to carry four people to the moon

On Friday, June 28, 2024, technicians lifted NASA’s Orion spacecraft into space using a 30-ton crane. NASA/Radislav Sinyak This is the spacecraft that NASA will launch to the moon. For the first time since 1972, four astronauts will orbit Earth’s natural satellite. The Orion spacecraft, which will be used for the space agency’s Artemis 2 … Read more

The sit-stand test is a good indicator of lifespan

In recent years, rising supermarket prices have forced many families to compromise on the quality of ingredients when shopping for meals. A recent study published by Supermarket News found that 41% of families with children were more likely to switch to lower-quality groceries to combat inflation. By comparison, 29% of people without children have switched … Read more

Hurricane Beryl downgraded to tropical storm after battering Texas with 100 mph winds: Live tracker updates

Hurricane Beryl heading towards Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Mexico The latest headlines from our US reporters, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from the US Three people have died and millions more in Texas could be without power for days as Tropical Storm Beryl sweeps through the state. … Read more

Rebecca Yarros Reveals ‘Onyx Storm’ Cover: EXCLUSIVE

The next installment in Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling romantic fantasy series “The Empyrean” is on the way and the author gives a first look at the newest book set in the world of “Fourth Wing.” Yarros exclusively revealed the cover of “Onyx Storm” on TODAY.com on July 8. The cover of Rebecca Yarros’ next book, “Onyx … Read more

Why Humanity Is a Cosmic Story of Despair and Hope

On the scale of the universe, humanity is not even a speck. This vertically oriented logarithmic map of the universe spans nearly 20 orders of magnitude, taking us from planet Earth to the edge of the observable universe. Each large “mark” on the scale bar on the right corresponds to a factor of 10 increase … Read more

Eating disorder ARFID receives new attention

(NewsNation) — It’s one thing for your child to be a picky eater, but it’s another thing for him to refuse to eat foods based on smells, textures, colors or strangeness. And it can lead to serious physical problems. The condition, which has come to light relatively recently, is called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). … Read more