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United States Steps Back from Ukraine Invasion Probe

March 17, 2025

A recent move by the United States is raising eyebrows. The country has decided to withdraw from an international effort to investigate who is responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as it seems to align more with the interests of Vladimir Putin, the Russi

science

Harnessing Sunlight for Better Energy Conversion

February 16, 2025

Imagine tapping into the power of the sun to boost energy from saltwater. Scientists have found a clever way to do this using special materials. They created a unique membrane using g-C3N4 and MXene. This membrane is like a superhighway for ions, making it easier for them to move around. Th

politics

Unpacking the Twists and Turns of Family Planning in the Past 30 Years

February 10, 2025

The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in 1994, marked a turning point in how we think about reproductive rights. It was meant to put an end to population control and pave the way for better family planning. But, like many big deals, it had its compromises. Thre

health

Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

February 9, 2025

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

health

Unraveling Bile Acid Mysteries in Pregnancy

January 31, 2025

ICP, or Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy relies on TBA ( Total Bile Acid) levels to manage the situation. The decision on how and when to gauge TBA are unclear. A study analyzing these levels of 1150 pregnant people was done. Someone involved in this study further looked at the progression of

weather

Weather Tech Pioneer Climavision Extends Partnership with NOAA

October 8, 2024

In a major step forward for weather forecasting, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to continue working with weather tech company Climavision. This five-year extension will allow NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) to keep exploring how Climavision’s r