Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ
Like a factory with two functions, some metal-organic cages (MOCs) can either store the pollutant SO2 or turn it into a less harmful form. The key? Different chemical companions, known as counterions. By swapping these companions, scientists can flip the switch between just trapping SO2 or convertin
Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic
You might think that making batteries is just about throwing some chemicals together. But scientists are getting really clever about it! They’re mixing carbon nanotubes and graphene to make special composites. These composites have nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) added in just the right way to make zinc
In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana St
When Donald Trump secured his second presidential term, many celebrities expressed their discontent. Some even talked about leaving the country. Miley Cyrus initially said she'd leave if Trump won, but later decided to stay and speak out against him. Whoopi Goldberg also hinted at leaving, but clari
Pictures have surfaced showing rapper and businessman Sean "Diddy" Combs in an unusual situation at one of his parties. In the photos, Diddy, who was 34 at the time, is seen eating a chocolate-covered strawberry off a naked woman. The woman is lying on a table covered in food and fruit, with a leaf
Ever wondered how tiny pieces of rock from a gold mine can cause big problems? In Tanzania, waste rocks from gold mining are a real headache. Scientists tested different sizes of these rocks - from little ones smaller than a pea to big ones like a chicken egg. They found that tiny rocks can make the
Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik
Ever since Donald Trump's election, it seems that Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have decided to pack their bags and head off to the UK. The famous couple, who have a massive net worth of $370 million, are saying goodbye to their Montecito, California mansion and hello to new adventu
