Tag: United States
Potential Role of RFK Jr. in Trump’s Health Cabinet: A Speculative Analysis
Many scientists at the federal health agencies are feeling anxious about the upcoming second term of President Donald Trump. There is uncertainty about how the president-elect will navigate the differing philosophies within his team....
Elon Musk’s X Social Media Platform Loses The Guardian
The Guardian recently made a decision to quit the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The news organization cited disturbing content on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism, as the...
Discovering Mysterious ‘Red Monster’ Galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) recently made a significant discovery in the early universe by identifying three massive "red monster" galaxies. These galaxies, each 100 billion times the mass of our sun, were...
Measuring Vast Distances in the Universe: The ‘Human Computer’ Approach
Anna Von Mertens, a visual artist, has delved into the life and work of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt in her book, "Attention Is Discovery." Leavitt, known as a "human computer," meticulously studied glass plate...
Bird Flu in Wastewater: Implications for California and Beyond
Since the first avian influenza outbreaks struck the U.S. earlier this year, experts in health and agriculture have been struggling to monitor the virus's spread in dairy cow herds and potentially in humans. While...
Potential Title: Argentina Withdraws from COP29 Over Concerns of US Exiting Paris Climate Agreement
Argentinian negotiators have abruptly left the global climate talks in Azerbaijan, following orders from President Javier Milei's government. The unexpected departure occurred just three days into the two-week COP29 summit, cutting short Argentina's opportunity...
Beaver Moon 2024: Final Supermoon Rise with Seven Sisters
The final supermoon of 2024, known as the Beaver Moon, is set to rise on November 15. This full moon will be 100% illuminated, but the best time to see it from North America...
US Climate Envoy John Podesta Emphasizes Importance of Climate Fight Beyond Elections
The fight against climate change is a battle that extends beyond any single election, according to US envoy John Podesta. Despite the recent loss of the White House to climate skeptic Donald Trump, Podesta...
Unraveling the Mystery of the Coastline Paradox
How do you measure the coastline of Rosguill peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland? Flanked with fjords and inlets, Alaska has the most coastline in the United States. But what is the exact length of...
Nature’s Healing Power: How Sight Influences Recovery Rate – Expert Insights
Forest bathing, a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, has been shown to have significant health benefits. But could this practice be brought into clinical settings as an alternative form of treatment for...