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Turning Trash into Treasure: The Power of Graphene

February 21, 2025

Imagine if we could turn harmful gases into something useful. Well, scientists have done just that. They've found a way to convert dangerous methane emissions into graphene. This stuff is super strong and can be used in all sorts of products. It's like a superhero material. Methane is a big

politics

Trump's Press Pool Power Play

February 15, 2025

President Donald Trump has been making waves, but not in the way you might expect. He's been trying to control the press, specifically the Associated Press (AP), by banning them from covering his events. The reason? The AP refused to change its style guide to match Trump's renaming of the Gulf of M

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White House vs. AP: A Name Game Gone Wrong

February 15, 2025

The White House made a surprising move. They kept a reporter and a photographer from the Associated Press (AP) off Air Force One. Why? Because of a disagreement over what to call the Gulf of Mexico. The White House wanted it called the "Gulf of America. " This isn't just a small issue. AP reporters

science

Chilling Out: Why Earth's Ice Ages Happen

February 15, 2025

Over the past 540 million years, our planet has experienced some serious chill. Two major cold snaps, including the one we're in right now, have lasted for millions of years. These icy periods, known as icehouses, have puzzled scientists for a long time. They know that these cold spells are linked t

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The Gulf of Mexico: A Name That's Causing Waves

February 14, 2025

In a surprising move, the White House has decided to ban the Associated Press (AP) from covering events in the Oval Office and on Air Force One. Why? Because the AP refused to use the new name for the Gulf of Mexico, which the White House has decided to call the "Gulf of America. " The Whit

environment

Powering Up: The SF6 Challenge

February 14, 2025

The power industry faces a big problem. It's a gas called sulfur hexafluoride, or SF6. This gas is 23, 500 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide. It's used in power equipment to stop electrical sparks. As we use more electricity and add more renewable energy, we release more SF6

politics

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

February 12, 2025

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

February 8, 2025

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johns

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Big Changes Brewing at National Science Foundation

February 7, 2025

Federal agency directors are about to get a sneak peek at President Trump's budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year. It is expected to be a big change. This is a routine process that happens every year. Congress will eventually take this budget and turn it into a law. This will be Trump's first b

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Political Deadlock Broken: Minnesota State Lawmakers Agree on Fair Share

February 7, 2025

Let's start with the big news. A political stalemate in Minnesota came to an end on Thursday. After a tense period, lawmakers from both major parties shook hands on a deal to share power in the state's House of Representatives for the next two years. Republicans will take the lead as speaker.