Health

On Saturday, March 22, 2023, the Relativity rocket lit up the sky during its inaugural launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket, which was 3D-printed using a unique technique, was intended to reach low Earth orbit, but unfortunately failed to do so. The launch was a stunning success, with the rocket soaring […]

As the first Arab astronaut to observe Ramadan in space, Sultan Alneyadi has a unique challenge this year. The International Space Station (ISS) orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, meaning that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan will present a unique experience for Alneyadi, as he will experience 16 sunsets and 16 sunrises in one […]

As the world prepares for a possible resurgence of the avian flu, vaccine makers are racing to develop a shot that could be used to protect humans if the virus mutates and spreads. Rich nations have already begun to lock in supplies of the vaccine, with the U.S. and U.K. reserving millions of doses. The […]

On the day of Bruce Willis’ 68th birthday, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, took to social media to speak of her grief at his dementia. In a heartbreaking post on Instagram, Emma described how difficult it has been for her to watch Bruce’s memory fade and revealed that Bruce suffers from Lewy Body Dementia, a […]

Pop star George Ezra has recently announced his 2023 world tour, despite his diagnosis of vertigo – a condition which affects balance, hearing and vision. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter, who has had hits with ‘Shotgun' and ‘Paradise', revealed the news of his tour on Twitter. In the post, he discussed his vertigo diagnosis and the impact […]

This week, we’re mixing up the tropical, pineapple-infused Ka Pao, a delightful combination of rum, pineapple and lime. This is a drink that's sure to please any cocktail lover, and it's a great way to get your weekend started on the right foot. The Ka Pao is a classic tiki cocktail, easily mixed with a […]

Depression has long been a taboo subject, but for the first time, a U.S. Senator has come forward to speak about his own experience with the condition. Senator John Fetterman, from Pennsylvania, recently revealed that he had been hospitalized for depression—a move that has raised awareness of this common, yet serious, mental health condition. While […]

Researchers have uncovered evidence of an ancient glacier on Mars, providing an exciting new clue about the red planet's past. The discovery, published in the journal Science, was made using data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The spacecraft's radar instrument detected a large deposit of ice in Mars' Hellas Planitia region. The deposit is estimated […]

The pharmaceutical company Novartis has announced that a drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer is in short supply due to high demand. The drug, pluvicto, is used to treat metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. This is the most advanced form of the cancer, and Novartis says that the demand for the drug has exceeded its […]

In a major victory for abortion rights advocates, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that an injunction blocking a ban on most abortions will remain in place while a lawsuit challenging the law proceeds. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by the Red River Women’s Clinic, an abortion provider in […]

Unions representing NHS staff are close to reaching a deal with the government to avert further strikes over pay and conditions. The deal, which is said to have been approved by the government, will be put to union members in a ballot next week. It is expected to be accepted, paving the way for an […]

The United States has seen a significant decrease in pregnancy-related deaths in 2022, following a significant spike in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of pregnancy-related deaths dropped from 16.9 per 100,000 live births in 2020 to 14.0 […]