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Mt. Sinai medical school embraces AI education platform
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
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President Trump Announces He Will Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
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Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one
Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one Kamasi Washington, a Grammy-nominated jazz musician, has been influenced by anime and is now creating music for an anime series called “Lazarus”. The series’ creator, Shinichirō Watanabe, is known for his work on popular anime shows like “Cowboy Bebop” and […]
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The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course BBC Studios has created a digital class called “Agatha Christie Writing” that teaches aspiring writers how to craft a perfect crime novel using AI-generated content. The class features Agatha Christie’s voice and likeness, recreated using real-life actor Vivien Keene and AI augmentation, with the goal […]
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Netflix is streaming a showcase of Hitchcock’s greatest films this June
Netflix is streaming a showcase of Hitchcock’s greatest films this June Netflix is streaming a showcase of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest films starting June 1st, featuring Vertigo, Rear Window, Frenzy, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Family Plot, and The Birds. The showcase will also include films by other directors inspired by Hitchcock’s work, such as […]
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Back to Earth
Back to Earth Astronaut Don Pettit and cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner safely returned to Earth on April 19, 2025, after a mission aboard the International Space Station. Pettit conducted hundreds of hours of scientific research during his time in space, focusing on advancements in metal 3D printing, water sanitization, plant growth, and fire […]
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Hubble Images a Peculiar Spiral
Hubble Images a Peculiar Spiral Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a peculiar spiral galaxy called Arp 184 or NGC 1961, which is located approximately 190 million light-years away from Earth. The galaxy’s unique shape and structure were identified by astronomer Halton Arp in his 1966 Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies catalog, which features […]
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NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Begins Capturing Entire Sky
NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Begins Capturing Entire Sky NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope has begun its science mission, capturing the entire sky in 102 infrared colors to create a map of the cosmos like no other. The telescope takes about 3,600 unique images per day to chart the positions of hundreds of millions of galaxies in […]
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NASA’s Chandra Diagnoses Cause of Fracture in Galactic “Bone”
NASA’s Chandra Diagnoses Cause of Fracture in Galactic “Bone” Astronomers have discovered a likely explanation for a fracture in a huge cosmic “bone” in the Milky Way galaxy using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and radio telescopes. The bone, called G359.13 or “The Snake”, was struck by a fast-moving, rapidly spinning neutron star (pulsar) at speeds […]
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ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated May 1)
ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated May 1) NASA has released several solicitations for research opportunities in aeronautics, including ROA-2024, ROA-2025, and others. The solicitations are open to academia and industry, and cover various topics such as advanced air mobility, commercial supersonic technology, and fuel injector design. Proposals must be submitted through the Web-based NASA Solicitation and […]
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What’s Up: May 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What’s Up: May 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA May 2025 Skywatching Tips: The first week of May brings the annual Eta Aquarid meteors, peaking on May 6th, and astronomers predict a “new star” or nova explosion will become visible to the unaided eye sometime in the next few months. Planetary Highlights: Venus is visible very […]
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Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality
Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality Some aspects of the “Star Wars” saga have become reality, including blue milk being available in grocery stores (2024) and moisture farming being a real technology for harvesting water from air. The concept of moisture farming, where water is extracted from the air in arid environments, has […]
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NASA Harvests Lettuce for Space Station Study
NASA Harvests Lettuce for Space Station Study NASA has harvested lettuce from its Advanced Plant Habitat ground unit as part of an experiment to study plant growth in microgravity. The experiment aims to understand how optimal and suboptimal moisture conditions affect plant growth, nutrient content, and the plant microbiome in space. This research is part […]
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Amateur Radio Scientists Shine at the 2025 HamSCI Workshop
Amateur Radio Scientists Shine at the 2025 HamSCI Workshop HamSCI’s annual Workshop, ‘HamSCI’s Big Year’, was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in late March, attracting over 100 attendees from around the world. The two-day event featured 25 talks on topics such as analysis of HamSCI’s Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science events and […]
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Adding Dimension to Cassiopeia A
Adding Dimension to Cassiopeia A Astronomers have discovered a mysterious feature within the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, nicknamed the “Green Monster.” The Green Monster is part of a puzzling network of ejecta filaments forming a web of oxygen-rich material. When combined with X-rays from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, the […]
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Health
The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain
The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), launched in 1991, has been a groundbreaking study on women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain due to funding cuts and concerns from lead investigators. The WHI was established […]
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Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain
Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain Children in military families face unique psychological challenges due to frequent relocations, deployments, and the constant threat of war, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Military children are more likely to experience mental health […]
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What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been open about his struggles with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological voice disorder that causes a strained and shaky voice. The condition affects an estimated 50,000 people in North […]
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As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study
As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study Heated tobacco products, such as IQOS and Ploom, are reentering the US market despite limited evidence on their safety. The majority of studies on heated tobacco products’ safety are funded by tobacco companies, which can lead to biased […]
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Food allergy discovery could pave way for new treatments
Food allergy discovery could pave way for new treatments A recent study in mice has identified an innovative strategy to potentially manage food allergy risk by targeting essential immune cells in the intestine. The research found that a specific population of cells, called RORγt+ dendritic cells, play a crucial role in preventing food allergies by […]
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Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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Money from food companies could make what you eat safer
Money from food companies could make what you eat safer Researchers propose creating a user fee program for food companies to fund FDA oversight and strengthen food safety regulations. The FDA currently relies on appropriations from Congress, which amounts to only 1% of its $1.1 billion foods program budget, compared to 66% for drug regulation. […]
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the US, with a recent surge correlating to a change in vaccine type and lower vaccination rates among children. The pertussis vaccine has been proven safe over the past 80 years, but its protection wanes […]
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From cats and dogs to penguins and llamas, treating animals with acupuncture has become mainstream in veterinary medicine
From cats and dogs to penguins and llamas, treating animals with acupuncture has become mainstream in veterinary medicine Acupuncture has become increasingly common in veterinary medicine, especially for pain management, and is now used to treat a wide range of species, from household dogs and cats to large animals like horses, cows, and llamas. The […]
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How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits
How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits Researchers have demonstrated that heavy alcohol use can damage brain circuits critical for decision-making in rats, leading to long-term behavioral issues. The study found that even after a monthslong withdrawal period, rats exposed to high amounts of alcohol exhibited poor decision-making during a complex task. The researchers linked […]
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Education
NASA STEM Programs Ignite Curiosity Beyond the Classroom
NASA STEM Programs Ignite Curiosity Beyond the Classroom NASA’s STEM programs aim to ignite curiosity beyond the classroom, shaping the future of innovation and exploration. The agency’s outreach website, NASA Engages, connects NASA experts and resources with communities, educators, and students across the country, fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation. Aero Fair is a […]
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How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith
How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith The White Rose movement, formed by German students and professors in Munich and Hamburg from 1942 to 1943, defied Nazi tyranny through their faith, friendship, and humanistic learning. The group’s resistance was rooted in a Catholic intellectual tradition, which they […]
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US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are
US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments, which are pools of financial investments that produce a revenue stream. The endowments are typically tax-deductible for donors who itemize their tax returns, but some […]
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These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk Choose high-quality content that is age-appropriate and educational, such as PBS Kids shows or apps designed for young children. Join your child on screen time by watching media together and engaging in conversations about what’s happening on […]
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How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’ Despite efforts to improve reading skills, two-thirds of US fourth-graders still struggle with basic literacy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that meets individual students’ needs. A balanced literacy framework combines phonics instruction with teacher-led […]
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NASA Offers Free High School Engineering Program This Summer
NASA Offers Free High School Engineering Program This Summer NASA’s Glenn Research Center is offering a free summer STEM program for high school students in Northeast Ohio, called the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute. The program will take place from July 7-25, 2025, and will provide students with a work-based learning experience to prepare […]
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Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management
Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management Artificial intelligence is being used to revolutionize hospitality management courses by providing dynamic simulations that offer hands-on learning experiences. The “Hospitality Employee Relations” course uses generative AI to create interactive scenarios that allow students to practice making decisions in a real-world environment, such as […]
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Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)
Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8) 3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This article is for students grades 5-8. Alan Shepard was the first American in space. He was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Later, he walked on the moon during the Apollo program. What Was Shepard’s Early Life […]
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Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA
Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA 4 Min Read Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA For many students, the path to a NASA career begins at a community college. These local, two-year institutions offer valuable flexibility and options to those aspiring to be part of the nation’s next generation […]
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Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course
Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course While nuclear power can reap enormous benefits, it also comes with some risks. Michel Gounot/GODONG/Stone via Getty Images Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Socially Engaged Design of […]
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is not primarily about foreign policy, but rather about individual rights, including the right to due process. The Trump administration has argued that courts cannot grant relief to individuals challenging their deportation […]
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President Trump Announces He Will Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
President Trump Announces He Will Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status President Trump has announced that he will revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, citing “what they deserve” as the reason. If confirmed, Harvard would have to pay federal income taxes on its revenue and donations could be lost if donors can no longer claim tax deductions on […]
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What is the biggest gaffe, blooper or blunder that a recent president has made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is
What is the biggest gaffe, blooper or blunder that a recent president has made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and trade war with China led to him saying that American children should prepare to make sacrifices at Christmas, including having fewer toys. Trump’s gaffes are […]
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What are the biggest gaffes, bloopers and blunders that recent presidents have made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is
What are the biggest gaffes, bloopers and blunders that recent presidents have made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is Recent US presidents have made several notable gaffes, blunders, and bloopers that have sparked controversy and embarrassment. Examples include Donald Trump’s comment that American children should prepare to make sacrifices at Christmas […]
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Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment
Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment President Trump’s proposed budget cuts $15 billion from federal funding for renewable energy and new technologies to capture carbon dioxide emissions, and slashes nearly $18 billion from the National Institutes of Health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would see its budget […]
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What is the stupidest thing a recent president has said? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is
What is the stupidest thing a recent president has said? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is President Donald Trump was asked about the impact of his tariff policies and trade war with China during a press conference on April 30, 2025, and responded that American children should prepare to make sacrifices […]
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Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS
Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS President Trump has issued an executive order to end all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing concerns over bias and journalistic independence. The order, which affects both direct and indirect funding, aims to ensure that taxpayer funds […]
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When presidents try to make peace: What Trump could learn from Teddy Roosevelt, Carter, Clinton and his own first term
When presidents try to make peace: What Trump could learn from Teddy Roosevelt, Carter, Clinton and his own first term Donald Trump’s efforts to mediate the Ukraine-Russia war have been criticized for not following historical precedents set by previous presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and even his own first term. Theodore Roosevelt […]
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A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out
A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out Twenty years after Florida introduced Jessica’s Law, which aims to protect children from sex offenders, its effectiveness remains uncertain. The law, passed in 2006, requires judges to sentence people convicted of child sex crimes to a minimum […]
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House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards
House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards The US House of Representatives has voted to revoke California’s ability to set its own vehicle pollution standards, which would strip the state of its authority to enact stricter tailpipe pollution regulations. The move is seen as an attempt to kill one […]
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