Science

States File Lawsuit to Stop Sale of 23andMe Genetic Data Without Consent

SMGN June 10, 2025

A coalition of 27 U.S. states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court aiming to prevent the sale of personal genetic data collected by 23andMe without the consent of individual users. The legal action comes amid efforts by a biotechnology firm to acquire the financially

Apple focuses on new OS design and user features, with limited updates on artificial intelligence

SMGN June 9, 2025

Apple highlights design overhaul and new features at annual developer conference At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, California, Apple unveiled a refreshed operating system interface and several new features aimed at enhancing user experience across its ecosystem of devices. The new visual style, described as “Liquid Glass,”

Strained Relations Between Musk and the Presidency Raise Questions About Federal

SMGN June 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s longstanding collaboration with the U.S. government has been pivotal across multiple sectors, including space exploration, national security, and electric transportation. However, recent comments from the president suggesting a potential end to federal contracts and subsidies for Musk’s companies have brought new uncertainties to this alliance. For over two

Operational Shifts at FEMA Raise Questions About Future Disaster Response Efforts

SMGN June 5, 2025

Recent changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have led to uncertainty regarding the continuation of efforts aimed at supporting historically underserved populations during disaster recovery. In recent years, FEMA introduced reforms to improve accessibility and equity in disaster response. These included simplifying application forms, easing proof-of-residency requirements, and

Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins with Above-Average Forecast

SMGN June 4, 2025

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. Forecasters project an above-average number of named storms this year, estimating between 13 and 19 systems, compared to a historical average of 14 storms per year from 1991 to 2020. Experts point to warmer ocean temperatures

Study Finds Clownfish Can Shrink in Response to Ocean Heat Stress

SMGN June 3, 2025

Some animal species are adjusting their behavior and physiology in response to human-induced climate change. A recent study has found that clownfish, the saltwater species featured in popular media, may temporarily shrink in size during periods of ocean heat stress. Published in Science Advances, the research was conducted on reefs

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Affects Air Quality Across Northern U.S. States

SMGN May 30, 2025

Wildfires in Manitoba, a central province in Canada, have prompted the evacuation of approximately 17,000 residents as flames continue to spread across the region. In response, provincial authorities declared a 30-day state of emergency, which may be extended depending on how the situation evolves. Authorities describe this evacuation as the

Community Groups Challenge Louisiana Law on Air Monitoring

SMGN May 22, 2025

Community organizations in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that regulates air quality monitoring. The groups argue that the law imposes restrictions that interfere with their constitutional rights, including free speech and the ability to inform the public about environmental risks. For years, local groups have

Voyager 1 Overcomes Technical Setback, Extends Deep Space Mission

SMGN May 21, 2025

Earlier this year, engineers were faced with a critical challenge that could have ended Voyager 1’s decades-long mission. The spacecraft, launched in 1977 to explore the outer solar system, encountered an issue with the roll control thrusters, which are essential for maintaining communication with Earth. Since 2004, Voyager 1 has

Ancient Three-Eyed Marine Predator Reveals Unexpected Anatomical Complexity

SMGN May 20, 2025

Researchers have identified a newly discovered extinct marine predator that lived more than 500 million years ago. The fossil, named Mosura fentoni and informally called the “sea moth,” was found in the Burgess Shale formation in the Canadian Rockies. The creature was approximately the size of a human index finger

U.S.–China Trade Talks Continue in London as Rare Earths and Chips Dominate Agenda

SMGN June 10, 2025

Second Day of Negotiations in London Trade representatives from the United States and China entered their second day of high-level discussions at Lancaster House, a historic venue in central London. The talks are being closely observed by global markets as the world’s two largest economies attempt to resolve ongoing tariff

U.S. Colleges Face New Federal Actions Under Trump Administration

SMGN June 10, 2025

The administration of former President Donald Trump initiated a series of regulatory and financial measures targeting U.S. higher education institutions, particularly elite universities like Harvard and Columbia. These actions involve cuts to federal research funding, new restrictions on international students, challenges to accreditation status, and proposed changes to tax policies

Vance Backs Trump While Acknowledging Musk’s Budget Concerns

SMGN June 10, 2025

In a recent podcast interview and social media comments, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed his loyalty to President Donald Trump while expressing understanding of Elon Musk’s public criticism of a newly proposed federal budget. Vance referred to Musk as an “incredible entrepreneur” and acknowledged that the business magnate’s concerns