National Reconnaissance Office adds to its growing eye in the sky

National Reconnaissance Office adds to its growing eye in the sky

Mission Highlight: NROL-105 SpaceX plans to launch the NROL-105 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Friday, Jan. 16, at 11:18 p.m. EST. The Falcon 9 will lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The NRO is the U.S. government agency responsible for developing, launching, and operating Continue reading "National Reconnaissance Office adds to its growing eye in the sky" The post National Reconnaissance Office adds to its growing eye in the sky appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

A new test reveals which antibiotics truly kill bacteria

A new test reveals which antibiotics truly kill bacteria

Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria to see which drugs truly eliminate them. When tested on tuberculosis and other serious lung infections, the method revealed big differences in how bacteria tolerate treatment. The findings could lead to more precise therapies and better predictions of treatment success.

This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward

This common dinner rule makes meals more awkward

Waiting to eat when your food arrives first feels polite—but it may be mostly for your own peace of mind. Researchers found people feel far more uncomfortable breaking the “wait until everyone is served” rule than they expect others would feel watching it happen. Even being told to go ahead doesn’t fully ease the discomfort. Serving everyone at once could reduce awkwardness and make meals more enjoyable.