Over the past 20 years, news reports have given certain risky situations a special spotlight. This study looks at what makes some stories get more attention. To do this, researchers did something new. They used special tools, like topic modeling and time-series analysis. This involves analyzing a
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T
Climate change is here, and it's not treating everyone equally. Younger people in Japan are going to have a rougher time with it than older folks. Why? Because as the world gets warmer, the challenges of extreme heat won't be spread out evenly. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with temperatur
The process of forming and building proteins is a delicate task that could benefit from the removal of harmful substances. Scientists and researchers have been experimenting with safer alternatives to lessen the risk of contamination to humans and to the planet itself. If you break down the tw
Imagine a world where your clothes can power themselves and monitor your health. This isn't science fiction anymore! Scientists have created a supercapacitor that can be woven into fabric. These yarn-based supercapacitors can be integrated into textiles to form flexible and lightweight self-powered
Imagine this: your doctor could soon whip up medical isotopes right in their office. It sounds like science fiction, but it's closer to reality than you might think. Why does this matter? Because medical isotopes are crucial for detecting cancer and other diseases. They're also essential in industri
The Democratic Party has shifted dramatically over the years, especially regarding abortion. Once, both Democrats and Republicans advocated for protections for unborn children and mothers. Now, the situation is very different. In 1976, the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funding for abortio
Have you heard about the wild ride in the equity market lately? The S&P 500, which is a popular way to track the performance of U. S. stocks, held steady. This is surprising because there's been this drama around tariffs. Tariffs are like additional taxes on goods coming into the country. It's l
Blue Origin set off to the skies a few days back from their Texas launch site for a 29th run. This trip wasn’t about tourists having a blast in space. It was all about research. In a twist, they spun the capsule enough time to simulate moon gravity. That meant spinning up to 11 times a minu
The US Postal Service has temporarily halted the incoming mail but not letters from China and Hong Kong. This decision, made without a clear explanation, has left must be worrying for big online shopping sites. e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu will need to find new ways to reach US customers.
