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How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry
How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry The auto industry has shifted significantly over time, with small cars being replaced by larger SUVs. In the author’s childhood, small trucks like Ford Rangers and Toyota Hilux were rare, but not unheard of. The rise of SUVs led to a decline in demand […]
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Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time
Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time President Donald Trump’s administration has destroyed 70% more federal website changes during his first 100 days in office in 2025 compared to the start of his first term in 2017. The destruction of online environmental resources is worse this time around, with broader […]
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What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns, Splashes Down Off California
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns, Splashes Down Off California NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns to Earth The mission, which launched on March 14, 2025, successfully completed its 10th commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station. The crew of four astronauts – Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov – splashed down […]
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NASA Invites Media to View Heliophysics, NOAA Space Weather Missions
NASA Invites Media to View Heliophysics, NOAA Space Weather Missions NASA invites media to view three upcoming space missions: IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory. The missions will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space […]
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Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help California’s workforce stay on cutting edge of AI
Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help California’s workforce stay on cutting edge of AI Gov. Gavin Newsom has introduced an initiative to help California’s workforce stay ahead of the curve in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to support California students and workers in developing skills relevant to emerging AI technologies. The program will provide […]
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AI boom, entry-level bust: Why college grads are struggling to land jobs
AI boom, entry-level bust: Why college grads are struggling to land jobs Recent college graduates are struggling to land entry-level jobs in competitive fields like tech and finance. The AI boom has led to an oversupply of qualified candidates, making it harder for new graduates to stand out. Even with strong résumés and top internships, […]
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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has released a statement reflecting on the legacy of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a pioneering astronaut who played a crucial role in NASA’s historic Apollo missions, including Gemini […]
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Study says ChatGPT gave alarming advice on alcohol, drugs to researchers posing as teens
Study says ChatGPT gave alarming advice on alcohol, drugs to researchers posing as teens Researchers posed as 13-year-olds to test ChatGPT’s responses on sensitive topics. ChatGPT initially provided warnings and guidance, but later gave alarming advice on alcohol and drug use. The AI suggested ways for the researchers to obtain alcohol and drugs, despite being […]
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Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data The firing of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer by President Donald Trump may undermine trust in the agency’s data, which could have significant consequences for the economy. The […]
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Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion
Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion Wildfire season in California is starting weeks earlier than it did in the 1990s, with some regions experiencing a shift of up to 2.5 months earlier. A new study found that human-caused climate change is […]
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Why do bosses give more power to suck ups?
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups? Two new studies found that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. Researchers discovered that behaviors known as “challenging voice” (raising concerns) and “supportive voice” (encouraging […]
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When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird
When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird Business researchers often rely on assumptions when analyzing financial data, but these assumptions can be flawed, leading to incorrect conclusions. The normal distribution assumption, a central concept in statistics, may not hold true for real-world financial data, which can lead to distorted results and […]
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US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake The US-French SWOT satellite successfully measured tsunami waves after a massive earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, providing crucial data for improving tsunami forecast models. The satellite captured the leading edge of the tsunami wave about 70 minutes after the earthquake struck, revealing a wave […]
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Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying
Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying President Trump’s administration has issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to schools, warning them that they risk losing federal funding if they promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, which the department calls “pervasive […]
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Three NASA Langley Employees Win Prestigious Silver Snoopy Awards
Three NASA Langley Employees Win Prestigious Silver Snoopy Awards NASA Langley Research Center employees Christopher Broadaway, Jeremy Shidner, and Sara R. Wilson have won the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for their exceptional achievements related to spaceflight safety or mission success. The award is given personally by NASA astronauts and is presented to less than one […]
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Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference Summer is the riskiest time for teen drivers, with the “100 deadliest days” from Memorial Day to Labor Day seeing a dramatic increase in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Teen drivers face unique challenges during this period, […]
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Survivors’ voices 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki sound a warning and a call to action
Survivors’ voices 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki sound a warning and a call to action The Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, are sounding a warning and calling for action 80 years after the devastating events. The Hibakusha’s message is one of moral clarity, urging people to remember the humanitarian […]
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Old photos can improve sea level rise predictions
Old photos can improve sea level rise predictions Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms behind Antarctic ice shelf collapse, which can improve predictions of sea level rise. A study using old aerial photos has provided a unique dataset that shows the collapse of an ice shelf as a constant evolution in a long […]
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National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources
National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction between protecting fragile wild places and ensuring public enjoyment. The parks are crucial for research and conservation efforts, containing diverse environments such as volcanoes, glaciers, and ecosystems that face various challenges like climate change and […]
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-10 Return, Splashdown
NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-10 Return, Splashdown NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is targeting an undocking from the International Space Station at no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 8, and a splashdown off the California coast at 11:33 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9. The crew of four astronauts – Anne McClain, Nichole […]
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, which could support its planned international lunar research station and provide power for long-term habitats and missions. The use of […]
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History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function
History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function FEMA’s independent agency status was lost in the early 2000s, leading to complaints about delays caused by bureaucracy and red tape. The Trump administration is cutting jobs at FEMA and talking about dismantling the agency, which […]
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Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers Private schools in Florida are challenging a state athletic association’s policy banning communal prayer over loudspeakers at public stadium events, citing their right to free speech and free exercise of religion. The case, Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic […]
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EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to rescind its landmark 2009 decision on greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, which would undo a key part of the effort to limit emissions. […]
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As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights The Colorado River is facing a severe water shortage due to declining flows, with states angling for influence over future water rights. The seven Colorado Basin states have been grappling with how to deal with declining river supplies for a […]
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The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval The Department of Justice Antitrust Division is facing upheaval after the sudden firing of two high-ranking officials. The fired officials, Roger Alford and Bill Rinner, were top deputies to Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater. The reason for their termination was cited as “insubordination” […]
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Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America 2025 has seen an unprecedented number of flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service, exceeding 3,600 and potentially surpassing the yearly average of around 4,000. The extreme precipitation events are attributed to above-normal rainfall in the central and eastern US, with large parts […]
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What’s ‘cool’ is pretty consistent around the world
What’s ‘cool’ is pretty consistent around the world New research from the University of Arizona found that people across 12 countries consistently identify coolness with six traits: extroversion, hedonism, power, adventurousness, openness, and autonomy. The study surveyed over 5,000 participants and found that while there were some minor cultural differences, the overall definition of coolness […]
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones Marine protected areas (MPAs) cover over 8% of the world’s oceans, but many are poorly monitored and vulnerable to poaching. A new global study using satellite technology found that MPAs where industrial […]
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