The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court, has decided to step into a heated debate. They will listen to arguments about a Colorado law that stops therapists from trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. This isn't just about one state. Over 20 states have similar ru
In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the
The start of the work week brings a mix of warm temperatures and strong winds to Colorado. Colorado Springs is seeing low 70s while Pueblo is experiencing mid 70s. The dry conditions are accompanied by gusts reaching up to 40 MPH, which is why Red Flag Warnings are still in effect. These warnings a
Cattle in Alberta, Canada, faced unusually high temperatures in 2021. This affected their daily activities. Researchers used devices called pedometers on the legs of beef heifers and cows with calves to track their movements. They found that when it was really hot, the cattle changed their routines.
The industrial world loves ethyl acetate. It's a key ingredient in everything from flavors to pharmaceuticals. But making it efficiently? That's a challenge. Enter EatH, a special enzyme from the yeast Hanseniaspora uvarum. This enzyme is a powerhouse, working best at a comfortable pH of 7. 5 and a
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has gained access to sensitive federal databases, including those from the IRS and Social Security Administration. This access raises concerns about cybersecurity and privacy. But there's another worry: using this data to train AI systems for private
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to slash hundreds of contracts for veterans' health care services. Initially, a list of 875 contracts was set for termination, causing an uproar among Veterans Health Administration employees. These employees argued that many of the c
The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The
A big shake-up hit the academic world when a major university lost a huge chunk of federal funding. Columbia University found itself in hot water when the administration abruptly pulled $400 million. This move sent shockwaves through other universities, who are now on edge, wondering if they might b
The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of
