The White House recently decided to withdraw the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision came just before Weldon's scheduled confirmation hearing. The reason for this abrupt change? Weldon lacked the necessary votes to secure the position.
The world of trains is a world of friction. Trains rely on the grip between their wheels and the rails to move. This grip, or adhesion, is crucial for safe and efficient train operation. Scientists have long known that water can sometimes improve this grip. But what about oil? Oil is often seen
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face a constant battle against contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). These are chemicals that we use every day in things like medicine, cosmetics, and household products. They end up in our wastewater. They can be tricky to spot, especially the highly polar a
The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested on Tuesday. The charges? Crimes against humanity. This arrest was made possible by a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is an independent group based in The Hague. They look into and try people accused o
In the North Sea, a recent collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker has raised serious concerns about environmental damage. The incident happened off the Yorkshire coast of England. The U. K. Coastguard has set up a safety zone around the two ships, which are no longer stuck together. It i
The former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, found himself in a surprising situation. He was arrested at Manila's international airport after returning from Hong Kong. The reason? The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest. They accused him of crimes against
RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a big deal for seniors. It can cause serious breathing problems, leading to hospital visits and even death. Lately, three new vaccines have been approved for older adults. But will they take them? That's the question. To figure this out, we need to lo
The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has sent out letters to 60 universities. These institutions are currently under investigation for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The letters serve as a warning that if these universi
The Trump administration has made a big move. They've decided to cancel 83% of U. S. foreign aid contracts. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 contracts are no longer active. The remaining 1, 000 will be managed by the State Department, which recently took over the U. S. Agency for International Develo
In the world of coal mining, keeping miners safe from harmful dust is a big deal. One of the challenges is figuring out how much silica is in the air. Special devices called continuous personal dust monitors (CPDM) are used to collect dust samples from miners' breathing zones. However, the way th
