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Space Tourists Face Space Sickness in Polar Orbit

April 3, 2025

The Fram2 mission has successfully launched four space rookies into orbit. They are traveling in a SpaceX Dragon vehicle, circling Earth over the polar regions. This journey is a big deal because it is the first time humans have flown in this particular path around our planet. The crew has already s

science

How Obstacles Shape Dust After Tunnel Blasting

April 3, 2025

When a tunnel blast happens, shock waves send dust flying. But what happens when obstacles get in the way? It turns out, obstacles can change how dust moves in surprising ways. To figure this out, researchers used computer simulations. They looked at how shock waves behave when they hit obstacle

politics

A Mayor's Legal Battle Ends with a Surprising Twist

April 2, 2025

A federal judge in New York recently made a decision that surprised many. The judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. However, the judge did not do this in the way the Trump administration wanted. The Justice Department had asked for the case to be dismissed withou

politics

Robots Take Center Stage on Capitol Hill

April 2, 2025

In a show of bipartisan support, Capitol Hill recently hosted a gathering focused on American-made robotics. Among the stars of the show were two humanoid robots from Tesla, which drew quite the crowd. These robots weren't just standing there; they were waving their arms and even mimicking a famous

politics

Democrats Struggle to Unite Their Voters

April 2, 2025

Julisa Rojas was once a hopeful Democrat. She believed that, despite their flaws, Democrats could lead the country to a brighter future. So, she took action. She went door-to-door in Georgia, encouraging people to register to vote. But now, her optimism has faded, replaced by a sense of letdown. Sh

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Student Activist's U. S. Departure: A Stand for Free Speech

April 2, 2025

A graduate student from Cornell University has decided to leave the United States. This student is Momodou Taal. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. He is leaving the country after his visa was revoked. This happened after he took legal action against the Trump administration.

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Federal Grants Frozen: Princeton Faces Scrutiny

April 2, 2025

Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher

science

How CO2 Flooding Improves Oil Recovery

April 2, 2025

The way CO2 moves through oil reservoirs is key to boosting oil recovery and storing CO2. This process, known as immiscible CO2 flooding, is simple and cost-effective. But, there is a lack of understanding of how it behaves at the tiny pore scale, especially when temperature and pressure change toge

health

How Hope and Fear Shape Our View of Life's Big Moments

April 2, 2025

College students were asked to share their thoughts on how major life events might affect them. The results showed some interesting patterns. They were asked about how they thought their personality, beliefs, emotions, and social status might change after experiencing significant events. The stud

business

How Money Matters Shape Tourist Flows in Europe

April 2, 2025

Tourism is big business. It brings in money and creates jobs. But what drives tourists to pick one country over another? A recent study dug into how economic factors influence tourist arrivals in European countries. It looked at data from 41 countries between 2005 and 2018. The focus was on how