There's one 'ingredient' you should prioritize.
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Keith’s note: According to this press release from the National Space Society, I will be receiving the NSS’s ‘Space Pioneer Award for excellence in mass media’. I am not exactly the award winning type. As such, I am doubly flattered by this – especially given the folks who have been similarly honored in prior years. More below.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed a dark, scorched world that may be similar to the Moon or Mercury but about 30 percent larger than Earth.
I have studied my own health and the health of 1000 other autoimmune-diagnosed women: Self-abandoning “good girl” roles may be igniting a false-identity epidemic of autoimmunity.
A new generation of compounds is being studied for its potential to support brain plasticity and adaptive change, potentially reshaping how mental health conditions are treated.
The contract is for the development of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Data Network backbone
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Keith’s note: According to this press release NASA did a big Moon base reveal today. Lunar landers, rovers, and drone selections were announced. Two Moon-related BAAs will be released as well. And the NASA Moonbase website has some upgrades.
A fight about what really happened can become a fight about who gets believed. The record keeps growing, while the hurt that needed an answer gets buried.
The durable mutants almost perished in 2006. Who knew this wasn't their lowest point ever? Here's why 'X-Men: The Last Stand' is not the worst X-Men movie.
NASA envisions its moon base covering hundreds of square miles, and hopping scout drones may mark the facility's perimeter. The agency just awarded $1 billion in contracts to get the ball rolling.
Pre-race nerves can spiral out of control, and some athletes start to feel anxious about feeling anxious. What are your pre-race nerves actually trying to tell you?
NASA will provide an update on the agency’s Artemis III mission and announce the astronauts assigned to the test flight during a live event at 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 9, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The event will stream on NASA+ and on the agency’s YouTube channel.
Personal Perspective: Like everyone, I sometimes suffer from FOMO, the fear of missing out. But as an introvert, I've learned to follow my heart, instead of the crowd.
Burning bridges has long been framed as reckless or emotionally unstable behavior. But permanently walking away from chronically stressful dynamics can improve your mental health.
Students in New York will hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she answers their prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:05 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 28, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.
NASA announced three new Moon missions Tuesday as part of an ambitious push to establish a permanent American presence on the lunar surface, with all three missions targeted for launch by the end of 2026.
When Solo: A Star Wars Story grossed a meager $100 million in its opening weekend in theaters, it was a new low for a franchise that once seemed too big to fail. With a budget of $275 million, it was relatively cheaper than its contemporaries — like The Force Awakens, which reportedly cost somewhere in the ballpark of $500 million to produce. But unlike the other films of Star Wars’ Disney era, Solo failed to gross $1 billion worldwide, a feat that was becoming commonplace otherwise.
What we dream at night has a lot to do with what we have on our mind during the day. Shifting one simple habit before bedtime can have a positive effect on what you dream.
Congress and the White House are aligned (for once). The public is enthusiastic. So why are sleep scientists sounding the alarm about permanent daylight saving time?
During a Moon Base event Tuesday at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, the agency announced new contracts for lunar rovers for crew to drive and uncrewed cargo landers bound for the Moon.
Want to boost your cognitive power, make better decisions about the technological tools we use, and create healthier relationships? Then learn to throw a good party.
Why do certain sexual experiences remain unforgettable? Often, it is not the physical act itself, but the psychological and emotional forces surrounding it.
After redefining the horror genre in the ‘90s, the Resident Evil franchise went through a radical gameplay evolution. The original game was iconic for its jarring and uncanny camerawork, punishing resource management, and intentionally unwieldy controls: almost everything about it was designed to be as oppositional to the player as the Spencer House itself. It’s an ethos that was honed to a fine point with the next installment, Resident Evil 2, which upped the scale but maintained the desperate circumstances and high-anxiety level of challenge.
“This new eruption could present an even better opportunity for ‘island-naut’ exploration as we prepare to return to the moon with women and men via Artemis IV.”
Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts.
Many couples struggle with sexuality as they age. You are normal if you rarely or never make love. You need a new sexual map for the bodies and relationship you have now.
They grounded my flight for a flat tire because the airport had no spare. I laughed, then realized I was running my life without a backup, too. Here are 4 small changes that helped.
What’s the best film of all time? That’s a question that could start a fiery debate in some circles, but for a little bit, the verifiable answer was, in fact, Paddington 2. Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane has long held the title on Rotten Tomatoes, but after a negative review resurfaced, it was brought down to a 99% score, meaning Paddington 2’s 100% score beat it.
With 20 percent of interviewed women not knowing how to say no to a proposal, or that they even could, it's important to find and know your voice in a relationship.
Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to use Starlink as a global data-relay network for its future orbital data centers, deepening ties with the company it is counting on to launch full-size spacecraft.
AMSTERDAM – The recent surge in European defense spending could bolster Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector, but only if bureaucratic roadblocks are cleared, panelists said at the SmallSat Europe conference.
Anxiety brings out our tendencies to avoid or wish things were different, but our true agency and effectiveness come from going toward the fear and unpacking and fact-checking it.
Many who bully online don't feel like bullies—they feel right. A look at how cruelty can set in by degrees, often unnoticed, and how to recognize it in oneself and others.
Regardless of what you think of that divisive ending, The Boys as we know it is over. The flagship series of Prime Video’s superhero satire franchise may have wrapped up its story after five seasons, but it’s only the start of the franchise as a whole, and it has a shiny name to match: the VCU. There are multiple spinoffs in the works, and we just got our first look at the next one set for release with Vought Rising.
A simulated protest in virtual reality reveals how riot gear can make the same police action feel less legitimate and push people closer to resistance.
Many men think being hard on themselves keeps them honest. But self-criticism often makes real accountability harder, not easier. Here's what actually helps you stay accountable.
The universe may have its own version of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and that might be enough to explain dark energy without invoking any new physics at all.
This is freaking weird.
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Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth's atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms.
"Hardware that will enable NASA's next giant leaps."
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Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup has conducted a successful long-duration hot fire test of a closed-cycle kerosene-liquid oxygen engine.
Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields.
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.
On Aug. 12, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal will experience the thrill of daytime darkness. Here’s where you can witness the cosmic spectacle.
Cutting off cancer's supply.
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You should probably still exercise too, though.
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Remember to thank your macrophages.
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ScienceAlert • Yuki Keith & Tri Phan, The Conversation
Hidden anti-aging powers?
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Here's a compassionate guide for parents to help teens navigate adolescence while strengthening connection, trust, emotional balance, and healthy independence.
You cannot think your way out of anxiety, but you can look your way out. Discover the neuroscience of awe and why feeling small is the ultimate relief.
A parent can help kids feel they matter by paying close attention to their feelings in the first three years of life and providing consistent help with soothing and regulation.
Its rare hue is only one of its distinguishing features.
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DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.
Founders often succeed because of traits like ambition, novelty-seeking, and risk tolerance, but those same strengths can create burnout without structure.
The term "performance culture" is currently applied to two fundamentally incompatible management systems. One is rooted in evidence. The other one is management by fear, disguised.
The new text, Magnifica Humanitas—“Magnificent Humanity”—addresses artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. The Pope's text is an invitation to zoom in.
Emotional neglect can leave you feeling numb, overwhelmed, or unsure of your emotions. Why this happens and how reconnecting with your feelings can change everything.
Vicki Hutton highlights the ethical challenges and uncomfortable moral dilemmas about the welfare of these sentient beings by focusing on the inner lives of rescued individuals.
Promising results from a small clinical trial.
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Creatine research was built on male data. New science shows women may benefit more, especially during perimenopause, when the stakes across muscle, bone, and the brain are highest.
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.
Ambiguous loss is a unique form of loss that society creates no container for, to the detriment of those who experience it. Creating a ritual can help enormously.
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Microplastics have been found inside women's ovaries, and they may be hijacking your hormones. Here's what the science says and what you can do about it.
These four leadership paradoxes challenge conventional thinking and reveal why managing contradiction may be the most important leadership skill in uncertain environments.
Positive team cultures support employee well-being and boost results. But they don't happen by accident. Improve your leadership by learning how to create a positive team culture.
Psychology Today • Patricia Grabarek, Ph.D., and Katina Sawyer, Ph.D
The European Commission is currently updating its Arctic policy, with a new policy statement expected this coming autumn. Unlike the latest policy from 2021, the update will place greater emphasis […]
SpaceNews • Johannes Schmied-Wirén and Andreas Raspotnik
Within the depths of Amazon you’ll find some of the coolest and weirdest things. These kooky things are so cool and so cheap on Amazon, and you’ll want all of them.
If The Mandalorian was beloved for any reason, it might have been the vibes. The live-action Star Wars series was always, admittedly, light on substance, leaning on the inherent coolness of its titular bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) and the irresistible cuteness of his adopted son, Grogu, to guide the way. But the atmosphere that made the show so compelling was also delivered in part by Ludwig Göransson, the Oscar-winning composer behind films like Oppenheimer and Sinners.
Psychologists study how humans process music. Technology now allows us to listen to music anytime—and this mind-music connection may shape our individual and group identity.
GLP-1 agonists have been a remarkable treatment for those who suffer from obesity-related illness, but suppressing hunger cues could pose a risk for those with eating disorders.
The philosopher's critique of psychoanalysis asks us to consider what happens when a therapist's interpretation becomes unfalsifiable, especially for neurodivergent clients.
Misophonia is a physiological condition where trigger exposure and masking cause severe burnout. A bottom-up, neuro-affirming approach using tools and accommodations is essential.
Opposing views between patients and therapists related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have led to ruptured treatment. It is the patients who are harmed.
Abused children tend to repeat the same abusive behavior toward their children and partners. The first step toward change is to identify the abusive behavior.
Whichever emotions we experience the most become habituated, the default state. Something unusual has to happen to switch from avoid to approach motivations, and vice versa.
Microplastics can lower your testosterone and may be interfering with you sexual health. Here's what the latest research says, and what you can do about it.
Enduring love is not about finding perfection, but about cultivating a relationship in which two imperfect people grow, support, and elevate one another.
A collector's decision to illegally purchase a piece of porcelain at a New York hotel illustrates how inherent human traits can override legal and ethical caution.
You can stop feeling guilty about it.
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Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
With so many quality sci-fi books out there, and more arriving every year, it's easy to get swamped. To make sure you're not missing out, we've rounded up the best sci-fi books to read before you die.
When someone is advised to get rid of all their alcohol, it can feel wasteful but not once they understand the importance of interrupting drinking routines.
We're all made of star-stuff.
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An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call to rein in the use of depression medications. Some fear it will drive patients away from care.
NASA plans to add missions to SpaceX’s commercial crew contract, protecting the agency from the possibility that Boeing’s spacecraft is never certified.
One in every 100 people has it.
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Keith’s note: according to “White House is ordering agencies to place its new app on all employees’ government phones” on Government Executive: “The White House recently unveiled a new app to give the public “unfiltered” access to “key priorities,” “historic moments” and “policy breakthroughs.” Now, it’s directing agencies to help install it on the government phones of federal employees.” FYI NASA employees: Here’s a link to the app that will soon appear on your government-issued phones. I wonder if NASA PAO items will be posted there.
It's important to know.
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Keith’s note: according to U.S. researchers face new restrictions on publishing with foreign collaborators from Science Magazine: “Grants managers at two of the U.S. government’s largest funders of scientific research have recently placed unprecedented limitations on the ability of U.S. scientists to publish with co-authors from other countries, researchers say.
What is fasting doing to your brain?
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There's no need to be shocked by some expression of betrayal in an intimate relationship. The key is to view betrayal as natural and be clear about how to support healing.
A brainy human relative who lived during an ice age nearly 150,000 years ago adapted to the bitter cold by developing a sophisticated stone-tool industry, according to a new study of a crystal-studded rib bone found in China.
The Mandalorian and Grogu is full of creatures: Hutts, Anzellans, basically all the holochess pieces, and, of course, Grogu himself. But one of the most interesting creatures in the movie is the Dragonsnake, a Basilisk-esque monster who was revealed in the trailers before the movie even premiered.
The head scientist in the international Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee explains how Earth’s introduction to extraterrestrials would most likely unfold
After 50, drinking problems can quietly emerge for the first time or return after years of control. Retirement, empty nests, and caregiving stress are often the hidden triggers.
Cases in which engagement with AI chatbots have resulted in violence show a need for more work on how AI processes crucial cues about those who aim to mishandle it.
Have you ever noticed this?
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Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.
Josephine Donovan argues we must get over ourselves, decenter anthropocentrism, recenter animals, establish a community-centered ethic, and seriously heed the animals' opinions.
Too many patients aren't aware.
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This Week in Science: human remains found in an ancient, giant jar; a new member of the self-recognition club; new clues to why 90 percent of us are right-handed; and much more! Archaeologists Excavated a Giant Stone Jar And Found a Grim Surprise [caption id=“attachment_202037” align=“alignnone” width=“642”] Scientists have long wondered how these jars were used.