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Square Dancers: Unraveling the Tetratic Phase.

February 5, 2025

Imagine tiny squares, around 4 by 4 millionths of a millimeter in size, floating in water. These aren't your average particles; they're special because they have a unique shape. Scientists created these squares using a fancy technique called 3D nanoprinting. When these squares settle on a special gl

education

University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

February 5, 2025

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l

politics

GOP going along with Trump's Choices

February 5, 2025

Behind some key doors in DC, some things are happening that might surprise some people. Important people, we are talking about key senators who have the power to make or break things. It's all about choices for the president Trump. Two of his choices: Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. have b

politics

Europe's Military Puzzle: Trump, Putin, and Tallinn Talks

February 5, 2025

As Cold War-like tensions escalate again in Europe with an ambitious Russian President, leaders from Europe and Britain met in Brussels to confront this evolving threat. In the background, a change of guard in Washington is making everyone a bit nervous. Donald Trump’s unexpected take on politics ha

health

Death Too Soon: The Silent Crisis Among NYC's Mentally Ill

February 5, 2025

For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h

politics

Trump's Direct Orders: Iran on the Spot

February 5, 2025

Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th

politics

Treasury's Response to Elon Musk's Access to Payment Systems

February 5, 2025

The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi

politics

Budget and staffing overhaul planned for government service agency

February 5, 2025

Big changes are coming to the General Services Administration. Leaders are planning to cut spending and reduce staff in a significant way, complex and critical tasks need to be considered. The new plan is to reduce expenses by 50% across all programs and personnel. This means fewer employees, b

science

Unlocking the Brain: How We Turn Into Addicts

February 5, 2025

First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso

science

Moon's Mysterious Chasms

February 5, 2025

Billions of years ago, a massive asteroid crash landed on Earth's moon. The asteroid tore two gigantic channels into the lunar surface. These massive chasms were created in a area on the back side of the moon. The asteroid measured about 15 miles across and blasted its way through the moon's cr