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Republicans' Plan to Hide Tax Cut Costs

February 28, 2025

Republicans are exploring a significant shift in budgeting that could hide the true cost of extending Trump's tax cuts. This move is part of a larger bill aiming to push forward Trump's agenda. If this plan goes through, it would change how future lawmakers account for spending, with major consequen

science

Moon Mission Mishaps: Two Spacecraft Face Early Challenges

February 28, 2025

Two spacecraft, Lunar Trailblazer and Odin, are facing issues shortly after their launch. The spacecraft were part of a mission to the moon, but things didn't go as planned. Lunar Trailblazer, a spacecraft designed to map water on the moon, lost communication with Earth. This happened abo

health

How COVID-19 Changed Health Care for Kids with Big Medical Needs

February 28, 2025

Kids with complex medical needs faced a big shake-up in their healthcare routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study dug into this by looking back at medical records. The big takeaway? The way these kids got healthcare changed a lot. First off, the number of times these kids visit

environment

How Plants Balance Growth and Longevity Through Sugar Storage

February 28, 2025

Plants are masters of survival. They have a knack for storing energy in various forms, like starch, fructans, and soluble sugars. These are like their secret stash of snacks, helping them through tough times when photosynthesis isn't happening. But how do these energy reserves affect growth and how

environment

The Big Chop: Hundreds of Climate Experts Lose Jobs

February 28, 2025

Imagine this: hundreds of dedicated scientists and experts suddenly lose their jobs. This wasn't some corporate downsizing. It was a government agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), saying goodbye to a big chunk of its workforce. These weren't just any employees; they w

environment

NOAA's Big Shake-Up: Hundreds of Jobs Vanish

February 28, 2025

The Trump administration has been making big cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Around 800 employees were told to pack their bags and leave. The agency is responsible for keeping an eye on weather, climate, and the environment. The layoffs happened on Thursday, and m

environment

Nitrogen's Big Role in Atmospheric Absorption

February 28, 2025

Nitrogen is a big player in how atmospheric organic aerosols (OAs) absorb sunlight. These tiny particles in the air affect Earth's climate. But, the way they change and absorb light is still a mystery. Scientists have found that brown nitrogen (BrN), a nitrogen-rich part of OAs, is the main absorb

health

Prison Health: Can Reducing Inmates Improve Care?

February 28, 2025

Prisons in California have been under scrutiny for a decade. Researchers examined 30 prisons, analyzing data from 2013 to 2023. They looked at inmate numbers, healthcare access, complaints, and deaths. The goal was to see if fewer inmates meant better healthcare. The findings were mixed. Fewer inma

business

The Impact of Promoting from Within on Employee Retention

February 28, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes in the job market. At first, there were fewer jobs available, but then the market bounced back strongly. This shift gave researchers a chance to see how promoting employees from within (internal sourcing) affects how likely they are to leave their

business

Rolls-Royce Soars: Big Profits and a Bright Future

February 27, 2025

Rolls-Royce, a big name in making jet engines and power systems for ships and submarines, just had a fantastic year. They made a whopping £2. 46 billion in operating profit for 2024. That's a huge jump of 57% from the year before. This big success allowed them to set even higher go