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NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 32nd Station Resupply Launch, Arrival NASA and SpaceX are targeting April 21 for the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station, which will deliver over 6,400 pounds of supplies. The Dragon spacecraft, carrying a variety of science experiments, including a demonstration of refined maneuvers for free-floating […]
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Hubble Captures Cotton Candy Clouds
Hubble Captures Cotton Candy Clouds The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy located 160,000 light-years away from Earth. The image features wispy gas clouds that resemble brightly colored cotton candy due to the use of specialized filters on the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) instrument. […]
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Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy
Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy Historian Julia Gaffield’s new book “I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom” aims to reassess the legacy of Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who was both celebrated at home for ending slavery and condemned internationally for his violent tactics. Dessalines’ reputation has been […]
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How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban
How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban Nepal’s violent response to a social media ban was fueled by hardships and hashtags, resulting in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and at least 50 deaths. The protests, led by Gen Z, were sparked by the government’s decision to […]
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Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds
Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds Your skin cells can generate electricity when wounded. Torsten Wittmann, University of California, San Francisco/NIH via Flickr, CC BY-NC Your cells constantly generate and conduct electricity that runs through your body to perform various functions. One […]
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Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire
Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin. Getty Images Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split? In an Oct. 31, 2024, interview with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, President Donald Trump argued […]
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The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now
The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now The Google Pixel 10 is currently on sale at Amazon for $449 ($350 off), making it a great value for those looking for an Android phone. The Pixel 10 features a 6.3-inch OLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of […]
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AI companion helps seniors at Bronx facility combat loneliness
AI companion helps seniors at Bronx facility combat loneliness A new program at a senior residence in the Bronx aims to combat loneliness among seniors. The program uses artificial intelligence (AI) as a companion to provide empathy and social interaction. The AI companion is designed to engage seniors in conversation, share stories, and offer emotional […]
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NASA Uses Wind Tunnel to Test Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing
NASA Uses Wind Tunnel to Test Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing NASA has been testing a scale model wing for an advanced air mobility aircraft called a “tiltwing” to improve its design and performance. The tiltwing allows the aircraft to take off, hover, and land like a helicopter or fly like a fixed-wing airplane, enabling […]
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Big Tech is ‘donating’ to Trump’s ‘nonprofits’
Big Tech is ‘donating’ to Trump’s ‘nonprofits’ Big Tech companies have been donating to America250, a nonprofit established by Congress to plan next year’s nationwide celebration. America250 was previously involved in organizing President Donald Trump’s controversial military parade in 2025. The organization has also been linked to the Bitcoin Conference, where it allegedly pressured the […]
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I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier
I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier Philadelphia’s leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, and unintentional drug overdose, many of which are preventable through lifestyle changes or medical interventions. The author uses segmentation analysis to break down demographics into psychographics, understanding […]
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Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act?
Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act? The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was set to be a major piece of legislation in 2024, aiming to regulate kids’ online safety and content on social media. The bill gained momentum in the Senate, with a virtually unanimous vote, but was unexpectedly dropped by House Republican […]
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Liam Hemsworth isn’t the problem with The Witcher’s fourth season
Liam Hemsworth isn’t the problem with The Witcher’s fourth season Liam Hemsworth’s portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher’s fourth season is a solid one, and he quickly won over the author’s initial reservations. The problem with the show isn’t Liam Hemsworth himself, but rather the overall bloated mess that is the series. Season […]
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The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights
The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System) instruments and data products have been discussed at recent meetings, including updates on global mean surface temperature, cloud algorithms, and changes in SW flux. The CERES discussions compared ERB (Earth Radiation Budget) instruments, irradiance trends at different levels of the […]
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AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming teaching and learning practices in K-12 schools by shifting from memorization to critical thinking and creativity, with approximately 60% of teachers now using AI to plan lessons, communicate with parents, and assist with grading. […]
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Why can’t we feel the Earth moving?
Why can’t we feel the Earth moving? The Earth’s motion is not felt because it moves at incredibly high speeds (about 1,000 miles per hour on its axis and 67,000 miles per hour in orbit around the Sun) without any jerks or bumps. Our bodies don’t feel the Earth’s movement because we’re all moving together […]
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Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength
Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength Empathy can be seen as a strength rather than a weakness, according to two philosophers who argue that it enables us to better understand the impact of our actions on others and make informed choices. The philosophical […]
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Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?
Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy? Researchers at University of California, Irvine have created “living cellular couriers” called microglia that can deliver disease-fighting proteins to specific areas of the brain, potentially improving treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. The microglia cells were engineered using CRISPR gene editing to secrete an enzyme that […]
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Book challenges ideas about why whales sing
Book challenges ideas about why whales sing University at Buffalo professor Eduardo Mercado III challenges the long-held scientific consensus that whales sing as a courtship display. Mercado’s new book “Why Whales Sing?” proposes an alternative explanation: whales use their songs to explore and scan their surroundings, effectively using sound as sonar. The sonar hypothesis directly […]
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Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue
Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue Despite a setback at the US Supreme Court in March 2025, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue to gain momentum. The public trust doctrine, an ancient legal principle, has become a key strategy for American children seeking to reduce the effects of climate change. The […]
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For Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips,’ the devil is in the details
For Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips,’ the devil is in the details President Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips may seem like a windfall for service workers, but the fine print reveals a more complex story. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the “No Tax on Tips Act” propose tax breaks for cash […]
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Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment No president other than Franklin D. Roosevelt has held office for more than two terms. Walter Leporati/Getty Images Only one person, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has ever served more than two terms as president of the United States. This […]
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Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone
Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone Diane Keaton’s reported $5 million pet trust for her dog Reggie has sparked debate on how to ensure pets are cared for after their owners pass away. […]
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AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening
AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening A new study has found that generative AI systems converge onto a narrow set of generic visual themes when allowed to run autonomously, resulting in “visual elevator music” that lacks meaning and originality. The researchers linked a text-to-image system with an image-to-text system and […]
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50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine
50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine The Vietnam War had devastating environmental consequences, including widespread deforestation, pollution, and contamination of soil and water. The US government initially denied responsibility for Agent Orange cleanup, but eventually agreed to remediate contaminated sites […]
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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others
Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others Parents of young children are feeling pressure when it comes to selecting an elementary school for their child, with many experiencing high-stakes anxiety due to the increasing number of school options available. The […]
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Anthropic Will Roll Out Its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 Employees
Anthropic Will Roll Out Its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 Employees Anthropic has announced that it will roll out its Claude model to Cognizant’s 350,000 employees, marking one of its biggest enterprise deals yet. The deal aims to enhance Cognizant’s software development capabilities, enabling the firm to transition from a system integrator to an AI […]
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Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling
Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling Christian clergy across the US are taking risks to protest harsh immigration enforcement actions and advocate for immigrant rights, seeing it as a moral calling. Their willingness to face arrest and bodily harm is rooted in their professional obligation to provide spiritual care for […]
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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient Most people in the U.S. get their vitamin D from Sun exposure. Stockbyte/DigitalVision via Getty Images You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays […]
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How long until humanoid robots become useful?
How long until humanoid robots become useful? Current Stage (2023): Researchers are making progress in developing humanoid robots with advanced AI capabilities, but these early stages are often clunky and resemble the early internet and iPhone era. Short-Term (2025-2030): Expect to see more advancements in humanoid robot design, materials science, and AI algorithms, leading to […]
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