In the United States, Amazon delivery drivers are protesting in four states. These drivers complain about long hours, heavy workloads, and little support. They say they have to deliver around 400 packages a day, with few breaks and no helpers. Amazon, however, says the strike won’t affect holiday de
Assisted suicide has become legal in several places around the world. In the United States, eight states and Washington, DC, allow this practice for their residents. Oregon was the first state to legalize it back in 1997. Since then, about 8, 700 Americans have chosen to end their lives with medical
In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-led House passed a temporary funding bill on Friday evening. This bill would keep the government running through March 14, avoiding unpaid work for federal employees during the holidays. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, wi
Ever thought about what might influence how much alcohol you drink? A study in Chicago looked into this for Black sexually minoritized men and transgender women. They found that having more empty buildings around might make you drink more. Surprisingly, the number of places selling alcohol or how po
Get ready, college football fans! The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded to include 12 teams, adding new energy and excitement to the postseason. This new format will see both top-tier teams and well-respected veterans battle it out on the gridiron. Kicking off during the chilly holiday sea
Imagine a weather satellite that's been retired for a while, just floating in space. Well, an old one from a military program called DMSP-5D2 F14 has broken up into over 50 pieces. Why's this a big deal? This satellite was launched in 1997 and has been orbiting ever since its retirement in 2020. Now
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat
Phytoplankton, tiny ocean plants, have a daily rhythm. They produce a lot of carbohydrates and amino acids which bacteria love to eat. These nutrients have daily ups and downs, playing a big role in the ocean's nutrient cycle. Across different ocean areas, like near Antarctica and in the tropics, th
Plants use something called Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) to efficiently capture light for photosynthesis. Scientists have been trying to understand how LHCII does this so well. They use quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and statistical mechanics to study the pigment molecules in LHCII. I
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