EPA

Advertisement
Feb 19 2025POLITICS

What's the Deal with DOGE and Your Social Security Data?

Imagine this: a group called DOGE wants to peek into the massive amount of personal information stored by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This data includes everything from your name and Social Security number to your health conditions and bank details. It's like a giant digital vault fill

reading time less than a minute
Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Breathing Easy: The Oxygen Gap

Picture this: You're in a hospital, gasping for air, but the oxygen you need is nowhere to be found. This isn't a rare scenario. Every day, millions of people worldwide face this exact dilemma. Oxygen is a lifeline for those with breathing difficulties, infections, or recovering from operations. Yet

reading time less than a minute
Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Phoenixville Burger Joint Closes Due to Health Issues

Imagine walking into a restaurant, expecting a delicious meal, but instead finding a place that's more like a health hazard. That's what happened at Cousin's Burgers in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The health department shut it down after a series of inspections revealed some serious issues.

reading time less than a minute
Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Prosecutor Quits Over Trump Appointee's Dubious Orders

A seasoned federal prosecutor decided to step down from her position rather than follow what she saw as questionable instructions from Trump-appointed officials. Denise Cheung, who had been with the Justice Department for over two decades and led the criminal division in Washington D. C. , felt that

reading time less than a minute
Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Have More Than One Sex Partner in Nepal?

People in Nepal, like everywhere else, have sex with more than one person. This isn't always about casual hookups; it could be about having multiple partners at the same time or one after the other. So, what makes someone have more than one sex partner? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about what w

reading time less than a minute
Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Data Disagreement Leads to Top Social Security Official's Exit

A high-ranking official at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has stepped down. Michelle King, who had been at the helm, chose to leave after a disagreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive data. The White House confirmed the change, nominati

reading time less than a minute
Feb 17 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Workers: The Uncertain Future

Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused

reading time less than a minute
Feb 17 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Data Dive: What's the Deal with IRS Access?

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been making waves in government circles. This time, it's all about an IRS employee with ties to DOGE getting access to a system full of sensitive taxpayer info. This system, called the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), lets IRS employees peek into taxpayer accounts

reading time less than a minute
Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Sheets, Big Impact: How Size and Charge Shape Ion Separation

Imagine tiny sheets, so small you can't even see them, stacked together to create a super thin membrane. These sheets, called nanosheets, are made from a type of clay called montmorillonite. Scientists have found a way to use these nanosheets to separate lithium (Li+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions from

reading time less than a minute
Feb 16 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Independence Under Fire

The Justice Department, a place that should be all about facts and the law, is facing some serious trouble. Just a month into the new administration, there have been some worrying moves. The department has been asking for the names of thousands of FBI agents who looked into the Capitol riot. They

reading time less than a minute