NASA technician Jared Spiers turns childhood dream into family legacy at Stennis Space Center
A NASA electrical engineering technician who grew up near the Stennis Space Center has turned a childhood dream into a career spanning contractor work and civil service.
» readScientists develop techniques to add and delete brain connections, offering potential for new treatments
The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons connected by trillions of synapses that form circuits responsible for all feelings, perceptions, and actions.
» readStudy suggests first breath may switch off cells’ ability to regenerate
A new study in mice has suggested that the first breath after birth may trigger a permanent loss of the body’s regenerative capacity.
» readStudy links artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline
A new study has found that people who consume high amounts of low- and no-calorie sweeteners may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills compared with those who consume less. The research was published in the journal Neurology.
» readWhite House Plans to Roll Back Methane Emission Rules for Oil and Gas Wells
The White House has announced plans to relax regulations governing methane emissions from oil and gas wells, including easing rules on flaring and eliminating a program for rapid leak repairs.
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