Venus, often dubbed Earth's evil twin, is a world full of oddities. Among its many quirks are the so-called pancake domes. These are giant, circular volcanoes that look like giant, cooked pancakes. For a long time, scientists thought these domes were made by slow-moving, thick lava. But new findings
A recent move by a prominent figure has sparked debate. A 30-year-old lawyer, Paul Ingrassia, was picked to lead a key government ethics office. This choice has raised eyebrows due to Ingrassia's connections to individuals known for their antisemitic views. Ingrassia's nomination to head the U. S.
The Trump administration has decided to keep 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offices open. These offices were initially marked for closure as part of a cost-cutting effort by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk. The decision to retain these offices is a signific
The current administration has been busy undoing regulations. One notable change involves credit card late fees. The previous administration had capped these fees, expecting to save Americans around $10 billion a year. This was mainly by reducing bank penalties. However, the current administration c
Minerals play a huge role in how tiny plastic bits move around in nature. These minerals are often found mixed with organic stuff, forming special teams called organo-mineral complexes. These teams act differently than the minerals alone. Two minerals that were studied are ferrihydrite and goethite.
The Supreme Court recently sided with the Trump administration. They allowed the suspension of a program that protected immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This program, started under Biden, let around 530, 000 immigrants live and work temporarily in the U. S. The court's decisio
The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have been highlighted in a federal list. These cities are known as "sanctuary cities. " They are places that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Trump Administration has issued an executive order. This order demands that these cities cha
Kids often face tummy issues that can really mess with their daily lives. Two of the most common are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional abdominal pain (FAP). These conditions are part of a group called abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction (AP-DGBIs). They're not just
Microsoft has been toying with the idea of a portable gaming device for quite some time. Rumors have been swirling for years about a potential Xbox handheld console. However, it seems that Microsoft has decided to hit the pause button on this project, at least for the time being. Instead, the com
Dental implants are a big deal. They help people smile and chew again. But, they can get dirty. This is a problem. Dirty implants can cause infections. So, keeping them clean is super important. Two methods were tested to see how well they clean implants. The goal was to find out which one works bet
