Science

Scientists Identify More Than 20 Potential New Species in the Pacific Ocean’s Twilight Zone

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

Scientists conducting deep-sea research in the Pacific Ocean have identified more than 20 potential new species living in a little-explored region known as the ocean’s twilight zone. The discoveries were made during a long-term scientific effort focused on deep coral reefs near Guam, an area that remains largely undocumented due

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator Amid Budget and Leadership Challenges

Sarah Olivella December 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new administrator of NASA, marking a significant moment for the agency as it navigates leadership instability, fiscal uncertainty, and evolving priorities in space exploration. At 42 years old, Isaacman enters the role without

Apple and Google Advise Visa Workers to Avoid Travel Amid Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules

SMGN Publishing December 21, 2025

Apple and Google have issued internal guidance to certain U.S.-based employees holding work visas, advising them to avoid international travel whenever possible as immigration scrutiny intensifies under the Trump administration. The recommendation reflects growing concern among major technology employers that employees who leave the country could face prolonged delays or

TikTok Transfers U.S. Operations to Oracle-Led Investor Group

Sarah Olivella December 20, 2025

TikTok has formalized a long-anticipated agreement to restructure its U.S. operations under the control of a new American-led entity backed by major domestic investors, including Oracle. The transaction marks a significant shift in the governance of one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, following years of regulatory pressure

Trump Administration Plan to Dismantle NCAR Sparks Scientific Alarm

Sarah Olivella December 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, has triggered widespread concern among scientists, universities, and policy experts who argue the move could undermine decades of progress in weather forecasting and climate science. NCAR has long served as a cornerstone of atmospheric

Countries Push New Climate Path as Fossil Fuel Disputes Stall Global Talks

Sarah Olivella December 18, 2025

A growing divide over fossil fuel language in climate agreements Across global climate negotiations, disagreements over fossil fuel language have increasingly shaped the pace and direction of international cooperation. While a large group of countries supports explicit commitments to phase out coal, oil, and gas, others continue to resist binding

Arctic Rivers Turn Orange as Warming Accelerates Environmental Change

Sarah Olivella December 17, 2025

The Arctic is undergoing profound physical and ecological transformation, as hundreds of rivers and streams across northern Alaska and other high-latitude regions shift to a striking orange-red color. This change is not the result of industrial contamination, but rather the release of naturally occurring iron and metals from once-permanently frozen

Rescued Box Turtle Rockalina Begins New Life After 50 Years in Captivity

Sarah Olivella December 16, 2025

Rockalina’s story reflects one of the most extreme cases of long-term wildlife neglect documented in the eastern United States. Taken from the wild in the 1970s, the eastern box turtle spent nearly five decades confined to a kitchen floor, deprived of natural habitat, nutrition, and environmental stimulation. Her rescue has

Alaska Native Village Faces Relocation After Severe Flooding Exposes Climate Risks

Sarah Olivella December 15, 2025

Residents of Kwigillingok, a remote Alaska Native village located along the southwestern coast of the state, are confronting a turning point after destructive flooding displaced dozens of families and damaged large portions of the community. The village, home to roughly 400 people, has experienced erosion and seasonal flooding for decades,

Earliest Evidence of Human Fire-Making Found at a 400,000-Year-Old Site

SMGN Publishing December 12, 2025

Ancient Fire-Making Tools Suggest a Turning Point in Human Technology Archaeologists working in eastern Britain have uncovered a remarkable discovery: fire-making materials preserved at a site estimated to be 400,000 years old. This finding provides the earliest known evidence that early humans were not merely using naturally occurring flames but

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the