David's Daily Bread
News and Scripture each morning. Practical tools each evening. Loved by God.
News and Scripture, paired story by story.

Science

Space, physics, and the frontiers of discovery.

Scripture accompanies each story for the reader's reflection. It is not presented as God's judgment on the people or events reported.

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope is sealed in its rocket fairing before an August 30 launch

Sealed for flight Crews encapsulated the observatory on August 21 inside the 43-foot Falcon Heavy fairing for a trip to Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2, with liftoff set no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT.

Scripture for Reflection

“Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.”

As we wait to see what this telescope finds, we can lift our eyes and remember who numbers and names the stars.

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Scented cleaning products can fill a room with lung-deep nanoparticles in minutes

Open a window Purdue researchers measured ultrafine particle levels above those found outdoors during routine cleaning in a test house, and found ozone-producing lamps made the effect stronger.

Scripture for Reflection

“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”

Small habits shape our health, and we can pray for the wellbeing of our households while we tend to the practical parts.

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Yale team ties modest calorie cuts to lower levels of an inflammation protein

One protein in focus Plasma from 42 participants in the CALERIE trial showed reduced complement C3 after moderate restriction, and blocking C3 in mice lowered age-related inflammation.

Scripture for Reflection

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

Bodies and spirits are knit together, and we can care for both rather than tending one and neglecting the other.

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