Mysterious Vanishing Stars and the Grandmother's Guide to Body Washing
This week in science news, researchers have found that following the "Grandmother Rule" of washing your body is beneficial for your skin's microbiome. The first-ever lunar farm has shown that plants can grow on the Moon, potentially aiding in future colonization efforts. New research suggests that smartphones may impact sperm quality in young men, although the cause remains unclear. Around 100 stars have vanished without explanation, and scientists have discovered that starfish are essentially just a head crawling along the seafloor. Additionally, engineers are developing technologies to prevent the growing issue of space junk.