Running can be a great way to keep the body moving and to stay in shape. But extreme endurance running, or ultramarathon running, can also have adverse effects on the body, including damage to red blood cells that can impair their function.
A new…

Running can be a great way to keep the body moving and to stay in shape. But extreme endurance running, or ultramarathon running, can also have adverse effects on the body, including damage to red blood cells that can impair their function.
A new…

For people who are awful at the original Rubik’s Cube, like this author, a more accessible version of the puzzle is welcome. Solving the new Rubik’s Cube feels more attainable and less frustrating.
The WOWCube is made…

Fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, the company says, a shift that the tech giant credits with its increased investments in proactive security systems and AI technology.
In its latest Android app ecosystem safety…

Keith’s note: I tweeted this the other day. NASA is promoting their Career Pathways intern program. Oddly every field center is listed – except NASA Goddard – which is in the midst of a significant downsizing effort.
The post Goddard Omitted…

Can fragments of tumor DNA in the blood predict whether chemotherapy will be effective? Researchers at the Princess Máxima Center investigated this question together with experts from Italy and Slovakia. They focused specifically on young adults…
A research team led by Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has uncovered the principle that the products and reaction pathways of carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion to fuel via solar energy depend on the…

Language barriers contribute substantially to inequities in U.S. surgical care. Spanish-speaking patients are especially affected by communication challenges and inconsistent interpreter access during complex or time-sensitive encounters. A study…

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NASA says a litany of failures led to 2024 Boeing Starliner astronaut stranding
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Google has rolled out Gemini 3.1 Pro, the latest update to its flagship AI model, just months after releasing Gemini 3 in November.
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