Tag: U.S
New U.S. Regulations Impacting Self-Driving Cars
So, like, the U.S. is shaking things up in the driverless car world, guys. On April 24, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy dropped a...
Government Attacks on Medical Journals: Implications and Concerns
So, in April, I was like, "Hey, let's spill the tea on this leaked letter from the acting U.S. attorney for the District of...
Firing Science Advisors: U.S. Left Senseless
So, here's the scoop: a new executive order from Donald Trump wants to ditch a bunch of smart people who give advice to the...
Private U.S. Spacecraft Blue Ghost Lands Moon Successfully
The Blue Ghost mission, spearheaded by Firefly Aerospace, has made a historic lunar touchdown, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration. This achievement...
Top Platform for U.S. TikTok Users: RedNote Gains Popularity amid Ban Debate
RedNote: The Rising Platform for U.S. TikTok UsersIn the midst of the impending U.S. TikTok ban and the uncertainty surrounding the app's future, a...
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s...
The Success of the Duck Stamp: A Key Conservation Tool in U.S. History
The Duck Stamp Contest: A Conservation LegacyIn a crowded auditorium at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., the 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Contest came...
Extreme Weather Alert: ‘Bomb Cyclone’ and Atmospheric River to Hit U.S. West Coast
A major storm is brewing on the West Coast, bringing with it a "bomb cyclone" and an atmospheric river that will unleash heavy rain,...
Impact of Trump Victory on U.S. Climate Action
President-elect Donald Trump's victory has raised concerns about the future of U.S. climate action. His promises to boost fossil fuel development, reduce pollution regulations,...
2024 Election Impact on U.S. Education Access and Global Climate Change Decisions
Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Today, we're discussing how the upcoming 2024 election could impact issues of...