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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fish and Plants: Cerritos' Ancient Feasts

Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Navigating Doctor's Reminders is Essential to Healthcares Future

In today's medical world, reminders in electronic health records (EHRs) help doctors keep track of a lot diversely, from patient record to results of tests and taking drugs. These reminders fall into two main categories. Some act like urgent alerts, while others are more like gentle suggestions to

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Time to Upgrade Our Skies: Lessons from a Deadly Crash

Ever noticed how old some of our infrastructure is? Well, President Trump turned the spotlight on our aging air traffic control system. You don't need to be an expert to know 67 people died in a midair crash. This catastrophe took place somewhere near Reagan National Airport. It involved

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Caring For Minds Under Pressure

Brains are super important, and wear and tear from injuries and stress can impact them a long time. These are not just problems for brain experts. ICU caregivers and anesthesiologists have to pay attention and act; People who work in these areas don’t only face the possibility of medical errors.

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Brewing at National Science Foundation

Federal agency directors are about to get a sneak peek at President Trump's budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year. It is expected to be a big change. This is a routine process that happens every year. Congress will eventually take this budget and turn it into a law. This will be Trump's first b

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Political Sparring Leads to Vought\'s Reconfirmation

The OMB, or Office of Management and Budget, gained a familiar face this December. Russ Vought, known for his distinct views on government spending, returned to head the agency. He was confirmed by the Senate with their vote on Thursday. Is this a win for government, the White House, or neither? Re

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Can Nikki Hiltz Run in the 2025 Millrose Games?

Nikki Hiltz, a nonbinary athlete, has been making waves in the track and field world. They came out as transgender publicly in 2021 and have been competing in women's events, setting records and winning championships. But now, a new law signed by President Trump has thrown a curveball into their pat

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Feb 07 2025OPINION

The Science Magazine That Lost Its Way

" For many years, Scientific American had been a reliable source of science news. It was known for its clear explanations of complex ideas to the public through research and well-written articles. Now, it seems like the magazine has changed its focus from science to politics. It h

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Sports Ban: A Political Play

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports". This order, which bans transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, was signed in the East Room of the White House on Feb 5. The order claims to be in line with Title I

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Decision and Fighting Talk Ahead for Federal Employees

Over in the Pacific Northwest, a federal employee is at a crossroads. The big question: should they quit their job and take a tempting offer? This worker wants to say goodbye and head overseas. The twist? The offer that is pressing on them. The offer, cooked up by one-eyed Musk is

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