Akatsuki Mission Ends: Venus Loses Its Last Active Orbital Spacecraft

Akatsuki Mission Ends: Venus Loses Its Last Active Orbital Spacecraft

JAXA Declares End of Service for the Resilient Akatsuki Orbiter On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) officially declared the end of the operational life for its Akatsuki spacecraft. The declaration marks a significant moment in planetary science: for the first time in over three decades, there are no active spacecraft…
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked to new benefits - The Seattle Times

Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Beyond Shingles: New Research Links Shingrix to Cardiovascular Protection The highly effective Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine, RZV) has long been celebrated for its ability to prevent shingles and the debilitating pain of postherpetic neuralgia. Now, new research suggests this two-dose vaccine may offer significant health benefits far beyond its primary target, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).…