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Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often
Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often Extreme storms like the one that hit the Midwest and Southern states in April 2025 are formed by a combination of two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The air needs to contain enough moisture, […]
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How government transparency saves lives
How government transparency saves lives Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara found that increased government transparency leads to significant improvements in environmental outcomes, including reduced pollution and improved air quality. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, involved a randomized experiment where 50 Chinese cities were either publicly […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will answer questions from students in Florida via a space-to-Earth call on April 11, answering science and math-related questions. The event, hosted by Academy at the Farm, will be held in Dade City, Florida, and is open to students and their families. […]
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Meet Alex Olley: Air Force Veteran Powering the Space Station
Meet Alex Olley: Air Force Veteran Powering the Space Station Alex Olley, an Air Force veteran from South Carolina, serves as a contract specialist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, supporting the International Space Station. Olley joined NASA as a Pathways intern in January 2023 and manages the procurement of supplies, services, and research for the […]
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Consistent parenting from dads creates bonds that last
Consistent parenting from dads creates bonds that last Consistent parenting from dads creates strong bonds that last through adolescence. Living under the same roof as their fathers was the strongest predictor of a close father-child bond during adolescence, regardless of marital status. Fathers’ perspectives and experiences are often overlooked in research, but they matter and […]
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Consistent parenting from dads create bonds that last
Consistent parenting from dads create bonds that last A new study found that consistent parenting from dads creates strong bonds that last through challenging teenage years. Living in the same home, especially during recent years, was the strongest predictor of a close father-child bond during adolescence. The study, which included responses from thousands of racially […]
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NASA to Kick Off 31st Annual Rover Competition
NASA to Kick Off 31st Annual Rover Competition NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge returns on April 11-12, 2025, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where hundreds of students from around the world will compete to navigate a complex obstacle course by piloting their own designed and produced vehicles. The competition […]
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The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok
The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok TikTok’s dual-class share structure is not unique; American companies like Meta, Snap, and Twitter also use this model to concentrate control in the hands of a few individuals. The US government’s ban-or-sell […]
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Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research Farmworkers who receive health insurance through their employers earn higher profits for their employers, even after accounting for the cost of coverage. Providing health insurance to farmworkers can lead to increased productivity and higher earnings for workers, with a potential annual […]
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NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory Bangladesh has become the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for safe and responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony took place on April 8, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital city, with NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro congratulating the country on its commitment. […]
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How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black-owned homes, with 48% sustaining major damage or total destruction compared to 37% of homes owned by Asian, Latino, or white residents. Altadena’s history of […]
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NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Arrive Safely at Space Station
NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Arrive Safely at Space Station NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy, safely arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft carrying the trio docked to the Prichal module at 4:57 a.m. EDT after a three-hour, two-orbit journey from […]
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NASA Selects Goddard Safety and Mission Assurance Contractor
NASA Selects Goddard Safety and Mission Assurance Contractor NASA has selected ARES Technical Services to provide safety and mission assurance services at Goddard Space Flight Center and Wallops Flight Facility. The contract, valued at $226 million, will have a five-year effective ordering period starting on June 1, 2025, with an optional six-month extension. Under the […]
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Gateway’s First Habitation Module Arrives Stateside
Gateway’s First Habitation Module Arrives Stateside Gateway’s first habitation module, HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost), has arrived in Gilbert, Arizona after being fabricated in Turin, Italy. HALO will serve as a command and control hub for Gateway, supporting astronauts and providing essential services such as docking ports, data handling, and power distribution. The module will […]
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NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator
NASA+ to Stream Nomination Hearing for Next Agency Administrator Jared Isaacman will participate in a nomination hearing to become the next NASA administrator on April 9 at 10 a.m. EDT before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The nomination hearing will be streamed live on NASA+ and also available on the committee’s […]
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Back to Earth, Forward to the Future: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Returns
Back to Earth, Forward to the Future: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Returns NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 has returned to Earth after months of research, exploration, and teamwork aboard the International Space Station. The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, conducted over 150 unique experiments and logged over […]
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How the small autonomous region of Puntland found success in battling Islamic State in Somalia
How the small autonomous region of Puntland found success in battling Islamic State in Somalia Puntland, a small autonomous region in Somalia, has successfully battled Islamic State (IS) in Somalia, taking back several areas from the group’s control as part of Operation Hilaac. The Puntland Defense Forces, supported by international partners including the US and […]
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EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must use the “best available science” in its decision-making processes, as mandated by law. The best available science refers to reliable, unbiased, and objective scientific research that is based on current knowledge from […]
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Columbia University Replaced Its President as the White House Threatened Funding
Columbia University Replaced Its President as the White House Threatened Funding Columbia University has replaced its president, Dr. Katrina Armstrong, after her leadership threatened $400 million in federal funding, following a series of White House demands. The Trump Administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in funding from several universities across the country, including […]
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NASA Leaders to Participate in 2025 Space Symposium in Colorado
NASA Leaders to Participate in 2025 Space Symposium in Colorado Credit: NASA NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro and acting Associate Administrator Vanessa Wyche will lead the agency’s delegation at the 40th Space Symposium, Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April 10, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Petro will join Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Heather Pringle for […]
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim NASA/Josh Valcarcel NASA astronaut Jonny Kim poses for a portrait while wearing a spacesuit on July 17, 2024. In his first mission, Kim will serve as a flight engineer during Expedition 72/73 on the International Space Station. He will launch aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft on Tuesday, April 8. Chosen by […]
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NASA Welcomes Gateway Lunar Space Station’s HALO Module to US
NASA Welcomes Gateway Lunar Space Station’s HALO Module to US 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrives in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales Alenia Space fabricated its primary structure. Delivered by cargo aircraft to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, HALO will be transported […]
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More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike
More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike A cargo ship and containers are seen at the Port of Keelung in Taiwan on April 3, 2025. I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images What would the United States stand to […]
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Florida is home to about 341,000 immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti who may soon lose residency, work permits
Florida is home to about 341,000 immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti who may soon lose residency, work permits An activist protests the lifting of TPS status for Venezuelans in Doral, Fla. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell Florida leads the nation in the number of immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Soon after taking office, the Trump […]
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Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery
Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery An engraving of whalers at sea attacking a whale with a harpoon from 1820. Kean Collection/Getty Images Historians have long debated whether the end of slavery in the United States was primarily driven by moral campaigns or […]
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Assigned to First Space Station Mission
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Assigned to First Space Station Mission NASA astronaut Christopher Williams poses for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Credit: NASA NASA astronaut Chris Williams will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 74 crew member. Williams will […]
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How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night
How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can affect your ability to relax at home. The study offers important insights for employees with influence and their managers. “Power isn’t simply good or bad for the powerholder.” The researchers […]
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Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership
Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership Tattoos of crowns and roses are popular among everyone – not just members of Tren de Aragua, as law enforcement has claimed. Marc Atkins/Getty Images The United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they […]
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, to reshape U.S. trade and boost domestic industry. Framing the announcement as “Liberation Day,” he proposed a 10% tariff on essentially all imports, […]
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Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency The Trump administration laid off thousands more employees at the CDC on April 1, 2025, as part of its workforce reduction. Anadolu/Getty Images The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for […]
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