Summary: We often think that acting embarrassed after a social stumble—like tripping or misnaming a colleague—shows humility and respect for social norms. However, a new study suggests that for minor,…
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Watch Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket return to flight today after 10-month grounding
Alpha Flight 7 “Stairway To Seven” – YouTube Watch On Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket will return to flight today (March 1) after a 10-month-long grounding, and you can watch the…
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
The number of bills directly targeting and undermining the existing legal rights of transgender and nonbinary people in the U.S. has been escalating, with sharp increases since 2021 and with…
Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces
Summary: Childhood memories of harsh criticism or neglect often manifest in adulthood as a paralyzing fear of failure. However, a new clinical trial reveals that we can “rewrite” these internal…
Why Your Brain Gets Sharper After Adolescence
Summary: For decades, neuroscience has operated under the theory that sensory processing circuits are “locked in” during early childhood and remain fixed throughout adulthood. However, a groundbreaking study has overturned…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?
The Obsolete Astronaut? – And a New Report on Crewed Mars Missions – YouTube Watch On On Episode 199 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk…
February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week
In what has become hardly a leap for the company, SpaceX concluded its Starlink satellite launches for February 2026 with a trio of flights this week. On Tuesday (Feb. 24)…
Colossal Mexica offering linked to Motecuhzoma Ilhuicamina uncovered at Templo Mayor
Archaeologists working with the Templo Mayor Project (PTM) have unveiled evidence of what may have been the largest ceremonial offering ever dedicated at the Mexica capital during the reign of…
Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise
Summary: It is a common belief that listening to music while exercising improves focus, elevates mood, and enhances mental performance. However, a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this isn’t…
Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
It’s a familiar experience for many Americans: You’re watching your favorite show and suddenly you’re ambushed by an ad for a drug whose name sounds like a Wi-Fi password, before…
