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AI's Impact on Banking Jobs: What's Really Happening?

December 21, 2025

The finance world is buzzing about AI taking over jobs, but the reality is more nuanced. While banks are investing big in AI, it's not the main reason for recent layoffs. The cuts are mostly due to overhiring during the pandemic and economic uncertainty. Experts argue that AI is often used as a conv

environment

Breaking Down the Forever Chemicals: A Big Win for Alabama Researchers

December 21, 2025

In a big step forward for environmental science, a team of researchers from Alabama, Delaware, and South Carolina have teamed up to tackle a growing problem: "forever chemicals. " These chemicals, known as PFAS, are tough to break down and can cause serious health issues. Dr. Yu Lei from the Univers

business

Pune's Secret Hub for Science Entrepreneurs

December 21, 2025

Nestled within a bustling tech incubator in Pune, a hidden gem supports budding entrepreneurs. The Venture Center Library, part of one of India's largest tech incubators, has been a quiet force since 2006. Over a thousand science-based startups have found support here. The library is a treasure trov

politics

Supreme Court: A Broken System?

December 20, 2025

The Supreme Court is in big trouble. Two smart professors, Ryan Doerfler from Harvard and Samuel Moyn from Yale, think it's too late to fix. They say the court has lost its way, especially since Donald Trump's second term. The conservative justices have been making big decisions that help Trump and

health

Supplements: Are Warning Labels Losing Their Impact?

December 20, 2025

The FDA is thinking about a big change to how warnings show up on supplement labels. Right now, every time a supplement claims to do something good for your health, like boost your immune system or help your heart, there's a bold warning. It says the FDA hasn't checked if the claim is true. But soon

education

Pitt’s Bold Move: Making AI Accessible for Everyone

December 20, 2025

The University of Pittsburgh is making big moves in the world of artificial intelligence. They’ve set up a new hub called HAIL, which stands for Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership. The goal? To make AI practical and useful for students and their future careers. Michael Colaresi, the new directo

science

Mars Orbiter Mystery: What Really Happened to MAVEN?

December 18, 2025

NASA's Mars orbiter, MAVEN, has suddenly stopped working and is spinning uncontrollably. This strange event happened after the spacecraft passed behind Mars. Before this, MAVEN had been studying a mysterious object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS. MAVEN had taken pictures of 3I/ATLAS in Oc

crime

A Campus on Edge: The Twists and Turns of a University Shooting Investigation

December 17, 2025

In the early hours of Sunday, Brown University students finally received some relief. After spending over 13 hours in lockdown, they were told that a suspect had been taken into custody. This news came after a horrifying campus shooting on Saturday that left two students dead and nine others injured

crime

The Harvard Morgue Manager's Dark Secret

December 17, 2025

A former manager at Harvard Medical School's morgue has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a shocking crime. Cedric Lodge, who worked at the morgue for over 20 years, stole body parts from cadavers donated for research and education. He then sold these stolen remains to collectors. Lodge's

education

Trouble in the Ivory Tower: Power Struggles at University of Luxembourg

December 16, 2025

The University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) is facing serious trouble. Staff members, both past and present, have come forward with claims of a toxic work environment and unfair practices. Several court cases and internal complaints paint a picture of mismanagement an