In 1665, Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini made a significant discovery by observing a giant dark spot on Jupiter which he called the “Permanent Spot.” However, it was later found out that English scientist Robert Hooke may have discovered it a year earlier. Despite this, astronomers mysteriously lost track of the spot for centuries. It was…
The rare juvenile T. rex fossil, affectionately known as “Teen Rex,” was found by three young explorers in North Dakota in 2022. The brothers Jessin and Liam Fisher, along with their dad and cousin, made the discovery while on a family camping trip. They contacted the Curator of Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature…
The Buena Vista Museum in Bakersfield, California is hosting a Summer Science Enrichment program to give children an engaging and educational experience this summer. Running every third Friday until the end of the season, the program offers extended hours and provides hands-on activities that encourage curiosity and discovery. The first session took place on June…
Landon Knack had a standout performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, but unfortunately, the team’s bullpen struggled in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Knack, who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, pitched five shutout innings, allowing only two singles, walking two, and striking out two. The former Science…
In July, San Diego Comic-Con attracts fans of sci-fi and pop culture to the city. UC San Diego is no exception, as its ArtPower program will be hosting “The Science of Story,” a Pre-Con Masterclass event starting on July 23. This event features an iconic film and franchise, as well as special guests George Takei…
Science Central in Fort Wayne, Indiana is hosting its third Disability Day of the year on Saturday to create a more enjoyable museum experience for people with disabilities. Attendees with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities are invited to explore the discovery center with accommodations in place. This particular Disability Day is focused on animals, providing…
Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment option for women with up to five medium-sized intramural fibroids causing severe symptoms and heavy bleeding. A study conducted on 74 ethnically diverse women who underwent this procedure found that Black women, who had twice as many fibroids as white women before treatment, experienced similar improvements in size and…
The upcoming phase of the drill campaign requires careful planning and execution to ensure that SAM, the Sample Analysis at Mars instrument suite, is properly utilized. This instrument is known for requiring a significant amount of power, so it’s crucial that enough energy is available to support its analysis. Despite having three sols available and…
In 2022, three young explorers made an extraordinary discovery in the badlands of North Dakota – a rare juvenile T. rex fossil. The boys, Jessin and Liam Fisher, along with their dad Sam Fisher and cousin Kaiden Madsen, were on a hike when they stumbled upon the unique find. The discovery caught the attention of…
The John P. Murtha Engineering and Science Building at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown has recently undergone a renovation and achieved LEED-certified status. As part of the renovation, a new chemical engineering building was constructed, which houses laboratories, classrooms, study spaces, and faculty offices. These new labs provide students with areas for experiments related…