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Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning
Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning Over 1 million children in the US have been exposed to mindfulness in schools, mostly at the elementary level, but there is a lack of consistency in what students are learning and how it’s taught. The definition of mindfulness […]
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Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’
Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’ Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the company has failed to protect children from child predators on its platform. The state claims that Roblox’s “deliberate failure to implement effective safety measures” has led to the widespread sexual exploitation of minors and […]
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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block Reduced funding for sustainable aviation fuels: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft over long distances. Sustainable aviation fuels: These […]
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Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects
Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects Urban heat islands are areas within cities where temperatures are significantly higher than surrounding neighborhoods due to pavement, buildings, and lack of green spaces. New technologies are being used to identify […]
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Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems
Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems Wildfires like the Dragon Bravo Fire are increasingly affecting water supplies across the US, creating a compounding crisis that experts are only beginning to address. The damage caused by wildfires on water infrastructure can be devastating, as seen in incidents such as […]
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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt
Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt Glacial lake floods are becoming a growing problem in communities around the world as mountain glaciers melt due to global warming, posing potentially lethal risks to people living downstream. The Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska experienced record levels of water surges […]
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Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it
Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it Crowdfunded companies are “ghosting” their investors by ignoring annual reports and failing to provide updates on how they’re using investor funds, leaving investors in the dark. The practice of ghosting investors is not just a personal issue, but also undermines the entire crowdfunding […]
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Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought
Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought Climate models suggest that human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought due to its influence on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a climate pattern that swings between wet and dry phases every few decades. The PDO has been […]
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A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake
A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a public hearing to investigate a mid-air collision over Washington, DC that killed 67 people. The investigation revealed that existing safety rules could have prevented the disaster, but regulators have become hesitant to enforce these […]
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AI is already hurting the UK job market
AI is already hurting the UK job market UK businesses are reducing hiring for jobs that may be impacted by AI. The study suggests that AI is exacerbating a slowdown in the UK’s labor market. The rollout of artificial intelligence is causing concern among employers about job security and future employment opportunities. Jobs that are […]
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Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief
Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief Afghanans living in the US face uncertainty after a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end their humanitarian relief program, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provided work permits and protection from deportation. The TPS program was initially granted to Afghans […]
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4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies
4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies The Trump administration’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies, may be stymied by several federal laws. The Energy Department’s report on which the EPA plans to base its decision is based […]
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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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