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New York's Car-Free Future: A Tale of Road Charges

January 5, 2025

Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma

health

The Hidden Costs of Breast Cancer: What We Know and What's Missing

January 5, 2025

Breast cancer is a big deal, and it's affecting more people in their working years now. But it's not just about health; it's also about money. Both the person with cancer and their family feel the financial strain. This research wanted to gather and analyze all the studies on this topic to see what'

science

Smoking and Intestinal Stem Cells: The Hidden Connection

January 3, 2025

Have you ever thought about how cigarette smoking might affect your body at a cellular level? One study uncovered a surprising connection. Nicotine, the main component in cigarettes, can actually boost the number and activity of certain cells in your gut, known as intestinal stem cells (ISCs). These

crime

Two Homeland Security Agents in Utah Charged with Stealing and Selling Seized Drugs

January 3, 2025

In a surprising twist, another Homeland Security agent in Utah has been charged. This time, it's Nicholas Kindle, who was caught up in a drug scheme just weeks after his colleague, David Cole. Both agents faced charges for selling illicit drugs that they had taken from evidence. Kindle's case is par

crime

Street Renovations: A Surprising Way to Cut NYC Violence

January 3, 2025

Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerme

environment

China's Southwest: The Green Growth Champions

January 3, 2025

You might not expect it, but some cities in southwest China are showing the world how to grow their economies while keeping their environment squeaky clean. A recent study dug into 282 cities to figure out who's doing this best. And you know what? Those southwest cities are nailing it! Experts have

science

Superhydrophobic and Antireflective Coatings: A Smarter Way to Protect Plastics

January 3, 2025

Imagine you're trying to create a coating that protects plastic from both water and unwanted reflections. That's what this study did! They developed a clever two-step process to give poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, a tough, water-resistant, and highly transparent finish. First, they made a spec

technology

Fossil's Last Wear OS Smartwatch: The End of an Era

January 3, 2025

Ever wonder what happened to Fossil’s Wear OS smartwatches? Well, the last one just vanished! Fossil, once a big player in Google’s Wear OS, announced they were done with smartwatches about a year ago. And now, the final Fossil smartwatch on the market, the Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2, has disappeared. F

environment

Coca Crops and Poverty in Colombia: Nariño's Story

January 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some areas are hit harder by poverty and illegal activities? Let's explore this through the lens of Nariño, a region in Colombia. With a Gini index of 0. 556 in 2022, Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Nariño, located in the southwest, faces ex

politics

Honoring Heroes: President Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medals

January 2, 2025

On January 2, 2025, President Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 remarkable Americans. This award is given to citizens who have done extraordinary things for their country or fellow citizens. Let's meet some of these inspiring individuals. Mary Bonauto, a lawyer, fought for sa