Recently some of the world's brightest scientists have been looking into how magnetic fields could help clean up contaminated soil. Scientists knew that tiny pieces of iron in nZVI could help remove harmful pollutants from soil. This technique involves a clever use of nanotechnology. Is made of ti
It was a bit of a woah moment when Kennedy Jr. faced senators during a grueling confirmation hearing. At 71 he was not only defending his controversial ideas, but also a famous name, his voice's gravelly texture made it hard to pick out any lies. A psychotherapist even weighed in o
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Donald Trumps choice for the chief role at the health agency. Kennedy has stated that if he is chosen, he will no longer profit from lawsuits against the company that makes the HPV vaccine. He said this because many senators, including his cousin and a senator from Massachu
The US Senate had a day of chaos and tension on day 10 of the new White House administration, with a series of hearings for three controversial Cabinet nominees. The hearings were a whirlwind of claims and testy exchanges. In the midst of this political storm, President Trump was tweeting about a pl
The recent confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead the U. S. intelligence services revealed a storm of controversy. Gabbard’s selection has stunned many since she was once a Democratic member of the House. Her views on foreign policy have been questioned, with s
Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can
Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe
The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.
Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate hearings. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, had a few stumbles. Kennedy struggled to explain the basics of Medicare in front of the Senate Committee on
