The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Lora Jovanavić, Tammy Moore, Frances Donovan, and Jaden Ta. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Science Star: Lora Jovanavić…
Divorce-stricken acupuncturist accused of murdering her children at $1m home is picture of misery as she pleads NOT guilty in court
By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 23:35 BST, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 23:35 BST, 6 May 2026 A Massachusetts acupuncturist accused of murdering her own children amid a bitter divorce battle cried in court as she pleaded not guilty. Janette MacAusland, 49, appeared in Dedham District Court on…
Dating over 50 is probably on the rise – but we know little about it
Research on love has largely neglected romance in later life Alejandro Munoz/Alamy We know almost nothing about how dating differs for older adults compared with earlier in life, a scientific conference on love has heard. But despite a lack of data, there are reasons to believe dating in later life…
Zack Polanski left embarrassed as fresh comments defending the Lib Dems’ tuition fee hike are unearthed
By CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published: 22:54 BST, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 23:00 BST, 6 May 2026 Zack Polanski has been left embarrassed after fresh comments were unearthed defending his former party’s decision to hike university tuition fees. Mr Polanski defected from the Liberal Democrats to the Green…
How an exoplanet odd couple survived by traveling in from the cold together
A remote hot Jupiter exoplanet has foregone the typical solitary life that worlds of its kind normally lead, in favor of companionship with another planet — and now, astronomers think they know why. Hot Jupiters are gas giants that orbit exceedingly close to their star. However, they don’t form that…
Rare outbreak of life-threatening disease not seen in Western Australia for 50 years
By CAITLIN POWELL – NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:22 BST, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 22:23 BST, 6 May 2026 A rare outbreak of a life-threatening disease not seen in Western Australia for half a century has sparked a health warning from authorities. The Department of Health announced on Wednesday that…
Bombshell claim about ISIS brides returning to Australia
By CAITLIN POWELL – NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:58 BST, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 6 May 2026 Australia was a ‘deciding factor’ in the latest attempt by a group of ISIS brides and their children seeking to return home, according to Syrian authorities. On Thursday, ISIS-linked women are…
NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range Supports Flight, Space Missions
NASA advances aeronautics and space technologies through experimental aircraft and flight research at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Behind those efforts is the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR), which provides the communications, tracking, and data services that enable safe and effective missions. For most NASA Armstrong…
Goodwill shopper picks up $8 print which turns out to be painting worth THOUSANDS
By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:21 BST, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 21:24 BST, 6 May 2026 An unsuspecting Minnesota shopper got more than she bargained for after picking up a cool-looking painting at Goodwill – before learning that it was actually worth thousands of dollars. Realtor Lydia…
MAHA voters support lower health care costs above vaccine safety and limitation of pesticides, poll finds
May 6, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Here’s what MAHA voters really want from health care policy A new KFF poll found that voters aligned with the “Make America Healthy Again” movement consider the cost of health care as their top policy priority By Jackie Flynn…