Imagine this—an icy wilderness bursting with natural treasures, and it might be a goldmine for the U. S. That’s what James Stavridis, a former NATO boss, believes about Greenland. He doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s idea of focusing on Greenland is absurd. In fact, Stavridis thinks it could be
This week, the Senate will vet several of Trump's Cabinet nominees. These hearings follow weeks of private meetings. Let's see who's up first: On Tuesday, at 9 a. m. , former congressman and military chaplain Doug Collins will face the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee for the Department of Vetera
President Biden recently said no to a new law that would add more federal judges. This law, called the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed to solve a problem that's been around for decades: not enough judges handling too many cases. The bill would have added
Ever noticed how touching yourself feels different from being touched by someone else? That's called sensory attenuation. This weird phenomenon depends on where you're touched. It only happens when the touching and touched parts of your body match up spatially. So, what helps us figure out we're to
Didemnins, a family of molecules found in marine creatures, are known for their powerful cancer-fighting abilities. One of the most studied members, Didemnin B, has shown great promise in stopping tumors from growing. But using it in patients has been tough due to problems like poor absorption and h
Former President Donald Trump, aiming to reclaim the White House, made legal history on Friday. He became the first U. S. president or major presidential candidate to be found guilty of a felony. A judge in New York decided against jailing him or imposing a fine, clearing the way for his potential s
In response to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, several major tech companies like Meta and Amazon are rethinking their diversity initiatives. They're not alone; other corporations across the U. S. are making similar moves. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently informed its
Photochemical reactions are like mysterious puzzles in the world of chemistry. Unlike regular chemical reactions, where understanding the energy surface is key, photochemical reactions involve light absorption, leading to a nonstationary state in molecules. This state allows for internal conversions
Did you know that over 6 million people in the U. S. live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? Their care is often provided by family members or friends, known as informal caregivers. These caregivers offer more than $270 billion annually without any pay. But here’s a problem: studi
Let's talk about ChatGPT, a powerful AI tool that's becoming a big deal in the workplace. A Danish study checked out how 18, 000 workers in 11 job fields are using it. Guess who's rushing to use it? You got it, the younger and less experienced folk. But here's where it gets interesting: women are la
