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Cleaning Up Oil Spills: A New Way with Green Chemicals

December 4, 2024

Oil spills are a big problem for our planet's water bodies. They hurt marine life and can last for a long time. People have been trying different ways to clean them up, like physical methods, heating, using living organisms, and chemicals. But these don't always work well. Chemical dispersants are p

business

Intel's CEO Steps Down, Signaling Chip Giant's Shifts

December 3, 2024

Intel has seen some big changes just recently. The company's long-time CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has left the scene after over 40 years. A surprise announcement came this Monday, naming two other executives, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, as temporary co-CEOs while they look for a new leade

health

Measuring Residual Limbs: The Smartphone Solution

December 3, 2024

Imagine you've just had an amputation. Measuring the volume and shape of your residual limb is crucial for a well-fitting prosthetic socket and overall health. Traditional tools can be inconsistent, but here’s where smartphones come in. Modern cameras in smartphones can capture similar results to ex

politics

Supreme Court Battles Over Trans Youth Health Care Rights

December 3, 2024

On October 11, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. The heart of the debate is whether this ban violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, which prohibits sex discrimination. Tennessee’s

health

Supreme Court Debates Flavored Vapes: A Health or Help?

December 3, 2024

The U. S. Supreme Court is mulling over a hot topic: flavored e-cigarettes. Two companies argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unfairly refused to approve their products, saying they might make young people start smoking. The FDA, on the other hand, worries about the health risks. Justi

health

Brain Network Changes in Recovered Depression

December 3, 2024

Depression messes with your brain’s communication highways, or networks. Scientists have found three main networks that go haywire during depression: the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). These networks help us think, feel, and pay attention. Wh

entertainment

Cornwall's Honey Boys: A Tale of Friendship and Unexpected Ventures

December 2, 2024

Ever heard of a comedy-drama about a group of friends starting an escort business to save their family farm? Meet the Honey Boys, an upcoming English-language series based on the Israeli hit Johnny and the Knights of the Galilee. The story unfolds in Cornwall, where Ben, a struggling London actor, r

politics

A Lawyer's Personal Journey: Making History at the Supreme Court

December 2, 2024

There’s a first time for everything, including arguing before the Supreme Court. Meet Chase Strangio, a 42-year-old lawyer who made history when he became the first openly transgender attorney to present before the highest court in the land. This isn’t just any case; Strangio is challenging Tennesse

celebrities

Thanksgiving Stars: From Parades to Premieres and Acts of Kindness

December 2, 2024

Every Thanksgiving, celebrities join in the festivities, and 2024 was no different. Despite the rain in New York City, fans braved the weather for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stars like Chlöe Bailey, Coco Jones, and T-Pain waved from colorful floats, spreading joy and energy. Meanwhile, ove

entertainment

Moana 2's Auliʻi Cravalho: A Voice of Many Cultures

December 1, 2024

Eight years ago, a 16-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho stepped into the role of Moana, Disney's Polynesian princess. Now 24, she's back for "Moana 2, " a sequel that builds on Moana's self-discovery. Cravalho relates to Moana's journey, having looked up to another Disney hero, Mulan, who inspired her throug