LND topic: ign page 114

ign

Whoop! P&G's That’s a New Lawn Care Game in the South

January 29, 2025

Get ready, the lawn care world is about to get a lot more fun! P&G is introducing a new product called Spruce. This is no ordinary lawn care solution. It’s designed with the South in mind, where winters are mild and people start thinking about their lawns early. You won’t see ads for this everywhere

politics

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

January 28, 2025

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

education

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

January 28, 2025

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

technology

Tweaking Metal-Polymer Combo to Cut Hydrogen Wear

January 26, 2025

Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r

technology

Designing Multi-Material Lattices with Graph Neural Networks

January 26, 2025

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the creation of customized materials with unique properties. It's not just about shapes anymore; now, we can mix different materials in AM to make stuff with even more special features. So far, using machine learning to design these materials has mainly

science

Why Better Boots Are Key for Moon Explorers' Health

January 26, 2025

Did you know that astronauts heading to the Moon for NASA's Artemis missions need special boots? Why? Because the Moon's poles are super cold, reaching temperatures as low as -369°F (-223°C)! That's way colder than the equatorial regions where the Apollo missions landed. The extreme temperatures mea

politics

Trump's Latest Move: A Broad Impact on Global Health Aid

January 25, 2025

President Trump has made a significant shift in global health aid policy. He's directed his administration to block recipients of U. S. foreign aid from discussing abortion as an option with patients. This action, known as the "global gag rule, " has been implemented by many Republican presidents be

politics

Mayor's Late Fundraising Report Raises Eyebrows

January 25, 2025

Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign finance report revealed over $200, 000 in previously unreported funds. This comes after his spokesperson, Christian Perry, told Politico in early January that the mayor actually raised around $200, 000, despite an earlier report showing only $970 for the la

celebrities

Jewelry Brands Celebs Love: Affordable to Luxe

January 25, 2025

Have you ever wondered which jewelry brands celebrities favor? You might be surprised to learn that some of their go-to pieces are quite affordable. Let's dive into some of Hollywood's favorite brands, from budget-friendly finds to high-end bling. Jenny Bird is a beloved brand among celebrities lik

environment

Plastic Pollution: Can a Cap-and-Trade System Really Help?

January 25, 2025

You know how plastic is everywhere and causing big problems? One idea to solve this is a cap-and-trade system, or CAT for short. This system has been used before to manage water and reduce carbon emissions. It works by setting a limit, or cap, on the amount of something, like plastic, that can be pr