The shockwave began on January 20, 2025, when a sweeping executive order halted all U. S. foreign assistance for ninety days. This pause was supposed to realign aid with American values and interests but left many international aid workers scratching their heads. People worldwide were left in a sta
Imagine this: tons of peach waste from making fruit juice and compote. It used to go to waste. So why not turn waste into a high-quality product? Industrial waste makes up a lot of what we throw away. That's why every little bit of waste we can reuse and recycle helps our planet. It's all about
Microscopes have come a long way in biology and medicine. They can show us not just what cells look like, but also how they behave and stick together. These microscopic tools are not just about taking pictures. They can also measure forces and other properties of living things. This is all
First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna
Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any
The story of a pill does not seem interesting. Many see it as a change in life that can reduce weight. Things have started to change. This pill can help people who struggle with heart problems. People are always looking for new ways to lower healthcare costs and the money it takes to treat heart di
Ed Martin, a conservative activist, has taken the helm as the interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and represented some of the rioters who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. His appo
MXenes, a unique type of two-dimensional lamellar material, have gained a lot of attention lately. However, they have a tendency to collapse and stack due to hydrogen bonding and interlayer van der Waals forces, which hurts their performance in electrochemical processes and capacitive deionization.
Imagine giving birth and feeling like it was a terrible experience. Now, think about how that might affect your bond with your new baby. Scientists in Germany studied 141 mothers with mental health issues, and they found something important. Nearly half of these moms had a horrible birth experience.
Imagine this: an amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon a peculiar find on a beach in Denmark. Peter Bennicke spotted something unusual in a piece of chalk at Stevns Klint—a cluster of lily pieces, all jumbled together. He brought his discovery to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts took a closer look. John
