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Space School: New Way to Train Future Explorers

June 28, 2026

The future of space travel depends on people who can solve many kinds of problems. A new training program is being built to do just that. It mixes science, engineering and life skills into one course. The program is called SpaceMed. Its name hints at medical care, but the focus is wider than that.

science

Heart’s Hidden Maze After a Heart Attack

June 28, 2026

After a heart attack, the heart tissue changes in ways that can create dangerous rapid rhythms. The main culprit is a circuit called re‑entry, where electrical signals loop back on themselves because the tissue moves slowly and unevenly. Early studies pointed to scarred areas with thin strips of

politics

Another Dan Sullivan appears on Alaska Senate ballot after judge's decision

June 28, 2026

A judge in Alaska just changed the rules for who can run in a big Senate race. The state’s election chief had blocked Dan J. Sullivan—a former teacher and forest worker—from appearing on the primary ballot. But now a judge says that was a mistake. The ruling means two different men named Dan Sulliva

business

A close call at Miami airport raises safety questions

June 28, 2026

Saturday evening in Miami saw a near-miss that could have ended badly. A plane ready to fly to Bermuda suddenly stopped during takeoff because another aircraft had entered the same runway. The two planes came within about 1, 760 feet of each other at one point. The incident happened around 6 p. m. E

health

How cat owners can spot subtle signs of trouble in their pets

June 28, 2026

Researchers recently tested a new tool designed to measure how happy cats are in their daily lives. Instead of waiting for obvious problems like sickness or injury, this tool looks at smaller details that still matter to cats. It checks things like how active they are, how they interact with people,

health

Prostate cancer surgery choices: what men need to know

June 28, 2026

When prostate cancer spreads, doctors often use surgery to cut off the body's supply of testosterone. This hormone fuels cancer growth. Two main methods exist: removing just part of the testicles or taking them all out. Each approach reaches the goal but may affect patients differently. Researchers

entertainment

Taiwan’s music awards shine a light on artists who stay real and diverse

June 28, 2026

Taiwan proves size doesn’t matter when it comes to music. At its biggest music night, the spotlight went to artists who kept it real instead of chasing short-lived trends. A longtime singer known for her bold personality took home two top prizes for her latest work. While K-pop and viral songs domin

education

Classroom Warnings: Why Some Systems Backfire

June 27, 2026

Schools often try discipline systems that seem simple but backfire in surprising ways. One common method gives students three chances before consequences kick in. Sounds fair, right? But the math tells a different story. In a class of 25 students, that’s 75 small disruptions allowed daily with no re

environment

Gulf Energy Work Continues After Legal Challenge Fails

June 27, 2026

A federal judge recently rejected a lawsuit that wanted deeper checks on how oil and gas projects might harm endangered animals in the Gulf of Mexico. The case argued that government reviews were weak and full of mistakes. But the judge said the lawsuit had no point anymore because the government cr

health

Weather patterns and flu spread in Jiuquan: what changed during COVID?

June 27, 2026

Jiuquan, a city in northern China, saw unusual shifts in flu cases over nearly ten years. Researchers broke this time into three parts—before, during, and after the major COVID-19 outbreak. They wanted to see how weather like temperature and humidity might have affected how the flu spread. The flu d