Prachi Patel

1 day ago | simpleflying.com | Prachi Patel

A Spirit Airlines passenger has vowed to never fly the carrier again after encountering what she described as a roach infestation onboard a recent flight. The traveler, seated in Spirit’s Big Front Seat, captured footage of multiple cockroaches crawling up the bulkhead.

1 day ago | cen.acs.org | Prachi Patel

Closing wounds in soft elastic organs such as the lungs and heart is tricky. Today's surgical glues don't stick strongly to wet tissue, lack the necessary elasticity, and are unable to stanch bleeding. A new injectable hydrogel made of human tissue protein and silicate nanoparticles could help ( Sci. Transl. Med. 2025, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adr6458). The hydrogel stops bleeding and seals injuries within seconds and then helps regenerate tissue over time.

1 day ago | simpleflying.com | Prachi Patel

Two major European airlines —Iberia and Jet2—have launched new cadet pilot training programs aimed at tackling the anticipated shortage of commercial pilots. Announced on May 12, both initiatives have opened applications and offer prospective pilots a funded path into the cockpit.

2 days ago | scholarsatrisk.org | Prachi Patel

Scholars at Risk is pleased to share our May 2025 newsletter, which includes:Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for CommentaryFinding solidarity across the continent: advocacy for Marfa Rabkova at European Student Advocacy Days“Omdur-Aman:” Two years since the start of Sudan’s civil war in April 2023, Ashraam, a scholar of biomedical science from Sudan, speaks to her journey through war, displacement, and resilience — from a sense of loss to a renewed sense of stability and belonging.

2 days ago | simpleflying.com | Prachi Patel

Spirit Airlines has announced new upgrades aimed at enhancing the onboard experience and loyalty benefits for its passengers. These include the introduction of extra-legroom seating and a revamped Free Spirit loyalty program, set to roll out across its network next month.