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A newly released series of images captures the unusual moment when NASA’s Curiosity rover got stuck in the drill at the end of its robotic arm on Mars. Engineers moved the arm and operated the drill repeatedly over several days until they finally freed the rock. The entire sequence was recorded by Curiosity’s black-and-white hazard camera mounted on the front of the rover and a navigation camera mounted on its mast or head. Unusual drill accident on Mars On April 25, 2026, Curiosity drilled into a rock known as Atacama and collected a sample. The rock is estimated to be…

Omada Health reported first-quarter revenue of $78 million, an increase of 42% year-over-year. This is as the company continues to expand its commercial reach, driven by significant investment in GLP-1 capabilities. While the virtual chronic care provider reported strong adoption of its GLP-1 CareTrack program, the company also continues to successfully sell multiple chronic disease programs to its existing customer base of employers and health plans, executives said during the company’s first quarter earnings call on Thursday. “The first quarter was the strongest first quarter in Omada’s history in terms of membership, revenue, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA,” said Stephen…

The largest contributor to the United Nations Environment Program (Unep) has suspended funding to the agency ahead of the May 12 budget revision, sparking concerns among member states and NGOs.The news could have important implications for the already rocky plastics deal negotiations overseen by Unep. Since 2022, countries have struggled to agree on how to deal with plastic production and usage, widely acknowledged as one of the most serious environmental problems of our time, but despite six rounds of talks, no deal is in sight.Unep executive director Inger Andersen met with the head of the Norwegian Agency for Development and…

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is preparing for a close encounter with Mars that will help propel it deep into the solar system on its way to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. On Friday, May 15, the rover will pass just 2,800 miles (4,500 kilometers) above the surface of Mars, traveling at about 12,333 miles per hour (19,848 kilometers per hour). During the flyby, Mars’ gravity will change Psyche’s course and increase its speed, reducing the amount of propellant needed for future long missions. Launching on October 13, 2023, Psyche will use a solar-powered propulsion system powered by xenon gas. Rather than relying…

The Mississippi River Conservancy is part of a broader coalition calling on the federal government to take action, calling nitrate contamination in drinking water at “critical levels” and a public health emergency. Nitrates, which are formed when nitrogen-rich sources combine with oxygen, have long been found in the country’s surface and groundwater and can eventually find their way into people’s drinking water. Consuming water with high nitrate levels has been linked to birth defects, thyroid problems, and some cancers. Agricultural fertilizers and manure are the most common sources of nitrogen to groundwater, with septic systems and lawn fertilizers also contributing.…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Indigenous organizations from the Amazon River Basin and across Colombia latin america I sent the letter on Monday united nations Alert against organized crime. illegal miningdrug trafficking; logging — causing violence in rainforest communities and accelerating environmental destruction. However, they called on governments to avoid highly militarized responses in indigenous territories.The letter, addressed to UN member states and agencies including the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, says criminal networks are expanding and threatening communities, ecosystems and local governance.The signatories argue that the growth of organized crime is…

Recent research published in journals Neurology Our findings suggest that participating in mentally stimulating activities and accessing educational resources throughout the lifespan can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia. The findings show that building lifelong habits to improve cognition tends to delay the onset of memory loss and protect brain function. This protective effect appears to persist even when physical signs of brain disease appear later in life. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills. As the symptoms progress, the person loses the ability to perform the simplest tasks of daily life.…

Local chapters of the Climate Reality Project aim to teach people how to engage with neighbors and officials on important environmental issues.No teeth. It’s embarrassing. It’s embarrassing.”This commission has written a love letter to the polluters,” said Emily Donovan, co-founder of local environmental advocacy group Clean Cape Fear, to thunderous applause from the audience of more than 200 people packed into the Skyline Center conference room.When the North Carolina Environmental Control Commission traveled to Wilmington in late April 2026 to hold public hearings on proposed PFAS monitoring and minimization rules, commission members and staff heard from dozens of disgruntled residents…

European cardiologists are urging doctors to treat the consumption of ultra-processed foods as a new cardiovascular risk factor, citing growing evidence linking UPF to obesity, diabetes, kidney disease and poor heart health. Research: Ultra-processed foods, lifestyle management, and cardiovascular disease: Clinical consensus statement of the European Society of Cardiology’s Cardiology Practice Council and the European Society of Cardiology’s European Society of Preventive Cardiology. Image credit: Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock.com recent european heart journal The Clinical Consensus Statement presented a clinical consensus developed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) to raise awareness of the cardiovascular risks associated with UPF and provide practical…

Included with every Gastrolyzer® Series order, Bedfont® Scientific Limited provides practical resources designed to support and simplify hydrogen and methane breath testing (HMBT). One such resource was the Interpretation Wheel, which provided clinicians with a quick reference for interpreting Gastrolyzer® results until December 2025. This resource has evolved into a clear A5 interpretation chart. Image credit: Bedfont® Scientific Ltd Why update? As part of Bedfont®’s commitment to providing accurate, evidence-based clinical guidance, interpretation resources have been updated to A5 charts to provide clear, concise, and practical reference for immediate use during testing and reporting. The new format includes sample collection…