China is facing a double whammy: water scarcity and excess greenhouse gases. Guess who’s a major culprit? Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)! They guzzle up water and belch out greenhouse gases. The tricky part? These two are connected, like a vicious cycle. Scientists in China’s Yellow River Basin
The final seat in the 2024 elections has been called, with Democrat Adam Gray winning in California's 13th District. This leaves Republicans with a narrow 220-215 majority in the House. With President-elect Trump's agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose two votes if Democra
So, you're wondering about tipping house cleaners who only visit once a year, right? Your husband thinks it's too expensive, but you believe it's the right thing to do. Guess what? You're right! It may seem like a lot, but it's all about showing appreciation for their hard work. Think about it—they
In a surprising move, Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted against releasing an investigation report on Matt Gaetz. The panel, led by Republicans, decided to keep the report secret, even though Democrats and some Senate Republicans wanted it made public before Gaetz's confirmation hearing
On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department
In the midst of allegations about a relationship with a 17-year-old, new claims have surfaced about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. According to his attorney, Gaetz paid two women to travel to New York in 2019. They were supposed to have sex with him and then enjoy a show of their choice. The women a
In a no-drama leadership election, House Democrats have decided to stick with their top brass from the previous term. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York, along with his team—Minority Whip Katherine Clark from Massachusetts and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar from California—faced zero
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are confronting unique challenges. Democrats, while retaining their core base of highly engaged voters, lost significant ground with less-engaged groups. These voters were disproportionately younger, more Republican-l
Imagine tiny molecular dancers on a gold stage. Scientists used a special microscope, called scanning tunneling spectroscopy, to watch these dancers, which are called donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts, change their poses over time. They found that these molecules arrange themselves in many interestin
Cold Spring is celebrating the holidays in a fun and delicious way! The local chamber of commerce has invited businesses to join a unique contest: creating gingerbread houses. Each business will receive a kit to start their masterpiece and add their own creative touches. The finished houses will be
