Politics
Q&A: What happens during a government shutdown?
The U.S. government faces a shutdown on Oct. 1 unless Congress passes a spending bill to keep the government funded.This article was originally published here
Month: September 2025
Politics
A sense that they will be supported helps fuel children’s ambitions to become political leaders
Across the globe, many more men than women hold political office. One reason for this disparity is a seeming gender difference in political ambition: Girls start to show less interest in political activities and pursuits […]
Retail
Humans extend forgiveness to machines just as they do to people, study reveals
When a machine fails, our first reaction is often frustration. A computer freezing at the worst possible moment, a navigation app leading us straight into a traffic jam, or a washing machine suddenly stopping mid-cycle—all […]
Retail
Amazon unveils new generation of AI-powered Kindle and other devices
Online juggernaut Amazon Inc. unveiled its next generation of Kindle, Ring and Echo devices, among other gadgets, that are all powered by artificial intelligence and connected to Alexa+, its AI-infused personal assistant, which made its […]
Business
OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a virtual merchant that can help sell goods for Etsy and Shopify as the artificial intelligence company looks for new revenue in online commerce.This article was originally published here
Biotech
3D-printed helix shelters increase baby coral survival rates
To dramatically increase coral survival rates, scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) have developed innovative 3D-printed ceramic structures that provide crucial protection for baby corals. These new […]
Biotech
New method boosts protein production from engineered cells
University of Warwick research demonstrates how to engineer “cell factories” that last longer and produce more chemicals, without needing antibiotics or complex engineering methods, paving the way for sustainable biotech that lasts.This article was originally […]
Business
AI could automate up to 26% of tasks in art, design, entertainment and the media
Artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process. AI can not only generate complex texts, high-quality images, and videos in just a few minutes. It can also support creative thinking and act as a research tool […]
Biotech
Egg yolk proves key to establishing authentic embryonic stem cells from birds
Egg whites may be perfect for a health-conscious breakfast, but egg yolks turned out to be the key ingredient for cultivating bird embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in the lab. Using a growing medium of egg […]
Politics
Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently. Political tensions are widening the gap
Sixty-four percent of Arab American students say their parents don’t fully understand the U.S. school system.This article was originally published here