SCIENCE

Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Grow Tiny Crystal Triangles

People have been working on making barium tungstate crystals. They used a special method called high-temperature oxygen-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. This is a fancy way of growing crystals by shooting tiny particles at a hot surface. The surface in this case was made of tungsten, a metal that's

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Science Under Siege: How Trump's Second Term is Shaking Up Research

In the past, science policy didn't grab many headlines. But now, it's front and center. President Donald Trump's second term has brought big changes to how the U. S. supports science. This shift is causing a lot of tension between the government and scientists. Trump's team has a clear plan. They w

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Dec 18 2025OPINION

Why Ignoring Science Puts Us All at Risk

Growing up, many people knew someone affected by polio. It was a harsh reality. Those who survived often needed machines to help them breathe. Some used iron lungs. Others relied on rocking beds. These were not choices. They were necessities. The polio vaccine changed everything. Suddenly, new cases

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Little Turtles Find a Warm Welcome in Jersey City

Five tiny diamondback terrapin turtles got a lucky break recently. They were found late in the year on Long Beach Island. Normally, these little guys should have already found a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter. But thanks to Project Terrapin, they now have a temporary home at the Liberty Scien

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mars Orbiter Mystery: What Really Happened to MAVEN?

NASA's Mars orbiter, MAVEN, has suddenly stopped working and is spinning uncontrollably. This strange event happened after the spacecraft passed behind Mars. Before this, MAVEN had been studying a mysterious object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS. MAVEN had taken pictures of 3I/ATLAS in Oc

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How UVA Light and Nitrite Team Up to Clean Up Aquaculture Wastewater

In the world of wastewater treatment, a new method is making waves. Researchers have found a way to use long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) light and nitrite (NO2-) to break down antibiotics in aquaculture wastewater. This approach is part of a bigger idea: using waste to treat waste. The study focused on

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Big Changes and Big News: A Look at Today's Top Stories

In a major shake-up, the Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the famous awards show will leave ABC and head to YouTube. This shift shows how streaming is taking over from traditional TV. Taxes are changing too. President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill, " passed in July, has new rules a

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Eggshells to the Rescue: A Green Way to Reveal Hidden Fingerprints

Forensic science is getting a green makeover. Scientists have found a clever way to use waste chicken eggshells to develop fingerprints on tricky surfaces, even when they've been underwater. This new method is not only eco-friendly but also effective. Eggshells are mostly made of calcium carbonate,

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A New Approach to Helping Sepsis Survivors

Sepsis is a serious condition that affects many people every year. When someone survives sepsis, their journey to recovery is not straightforward. Moving from hospital care to home care can be tough. This is where the I-TRANSFER project comes in. It aims to make this transition smoother for sepsis s

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Long Beach City College Makes History with New Bachelor's Degree

Long Beach City College (LBCC) has just been given the green light to offer its first-ever bachelor's degree. This isn't just any degree, though. It's a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science, making LBCC the first community college in the entire United States to offer this kind of pro

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