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Exploring High-Entropy Alloys for Boosting Magnetic Refrigeration Temperature

January 24, 2025

High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 2 Tb 2 Dy 2 Ho 2 Er 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si

politics

Davos: Trump's Shadow Looms Large, Mixing Fear and Hope

January 24, 2025

Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,

science

Beating Biologic Resistance: A New Nanovaccine Approach

January 24, 2025

Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i

opinion

Lessons from Chicago's Great Fire: A Story of Rebuilding

January 24, 2025

In 1871, Chicago faced a massive fire that shook the city to its core. This wasn't just any fire; it torched over 17, 500 buildings, including major landmarks like City Hall and numerous businesses. Picture this: a tiny frontier town turned metropolis, now with a population of around 330, 000, reduc

politics

Lebanese Journalist in Hot Water for Israeli Interview

January 24, 2025

Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi

business

Young Collectors and Christie's Next Move

January 24, 2025

The art world is changing, and Christie's is eager to stay ahead of the game. Bonnie Brennan, the new CEO, has her eyes set on younger collectors. With over a quarter of Christie's buyers in the Americas being millennials or younger, she's not just thinking about the future, she's acting on it. Onli

education

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

January 24, 2025

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

celebrities

Dealing with the Past: Klete Keller's Story After Capitol Storming

January 23, 2025

Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller has received a full pardon from President Trump for his role in the 2021 Capitol storming. In an exclusive interview, Keller expressed relief and gratitude, stating, "I can finally start moving forward. " The pardon clears Keller of his six-month house arrest and

education

Gender Diversity Through Time: A Global Look at Trans and Non-Binary Experiences

January 23, 2025

Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many

entertainment

V10 Entertainment Welcomes Former Paramount Exec as New President

January 23, 2025

In a recent shake-up, V10 Entertainment, the parent company of Vin Di Bona Productions, has appointed a new leader. Carter Skeath, who previously worked at Paramount Global as SVP, Sales, will now take the helm as President. This move is strategic, given that V10 Entertainment recently acquired the