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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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US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China Despite the US government’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, new leaders are stepping up to fill the leadership vacuum, including China and other countries. China has been a key player in […]
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Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population
Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population Florida’s immigrant population is estimated to be around 590,000 without legal status, making it the third-largest such population in the US, behind California and Texas. The number of immigrants entering Florida illegally has been shrinking since 2018, while there […]
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate, affirming existing international laws related […]
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The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which thrust humanity into a terrifying new age. The treaty, signed in 1968, aims to prevent nuclear […]
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Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash Tesla has been found partly liable for a fatal Autopilot crash in Florida, resulting in $200 million in punitive damages and $43 million in compensatory damages. This is a rare loss for Tesla over Autopilot, which has […]
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Sunrise on Crew-11 Launch Attempt
Sunrise on Crew-11 Launch Attempt NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launch has been rescheduled from July 31 to Friday, Aug. 1 at 11:43 a.m. EDT due to unfavorable weather conditions. The crew of four astronauts, including Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke from NASA, Kimiya Yui from JAXA, and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos, will launch to the […]
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Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality by empowering workers to negotiate for better wages and benefits, leading to a reduction in wealth disparities between rich and poor Americans. The wealthiest 1% of Americans now hold more than five times as much wealth as […]
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