She lost her father when she was very young. It wasn’t just his presence that disappeared—it was the conversations they never got to have, the advice never given, the laughter never shared. In his absence, the weight of what could... Continue Reading →
Recorded during 2024, this year-spanning series of images reveals a pattern in the seasonal drift of the Sun's daily motion through planet Earth's sky. Known to some as an analemma, the figure-eight curve was captured in exposures taken only at 1pm local time... Continue Reading →
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural brain... Continue Reading →
As we step into the new year, it’s a time to reflect on what truly matters and set intentions for the days ahead. At the heart of this journey lies the profound hope that you learn to love yourself, not... Continue Reading →
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Sunday’s passing of President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter was the pinnacle of a public servant, dedicating his life to making our world a better place. He showed us each and every... Continue Reading →
What do you think this is? Here’s a clue: it's bigger than a bread box. Much bigger. The answer is that pictured NGC 4753 is a twisted disk galaxy, where unusual dark dust filaments provide clues about its history. No one is sure what happened, but... Continue Reading →
She felt lost in her life, drifting without purpose, without meaning. The world around her hummed with energy and purpose, but she remained adrift, a ghost among the living. The only thing she truly excelled at was her symphony of... Continue Reading →
Is this what will become of our Sun? Quite possibly. The first hint of our Sun's future was discovered inadvertently in 1764. At that time, Charles Messier was compiling a list of diffuse objects not to be confused with comets. The 27th object on Messier's... Continue Reading →
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, Scripps Research scientists, in collaboration with the New... Continue Reading →
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