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Sea Lions Return to the Ocean After Toxic Algae Bloom in California

SMGN Publishing July 8, 2025

Over 1,500 Marine Animals Affected by Prolonged Algal Event Southern California recently experienced one of its longest and most severe toxic algal blooms. The phenomenon impacted at least 1,500 marine animals, including sea lions and dolphins. The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro took in nearly 400 affected animals

Biosphere 2: A Living Lab Advancing Climate and Ecosystem Research

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

From self-sustaining experiment to scientific powerhouse Located in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Biosphere 2 is a 3.14-acre glass structure housing multiple simulated ecosystems. Originally built in the late 1980s to test whether humans could survive in a closed, self-sufficient system, the facility has since shifted focus toward scientific research. Following its

Microsoft to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs as It Shifts Focus to AI and Closes Game Studios

SMGN Publishing July 4, 2025

AI Strategy Spurs Massive Restructuring Across Microsoft DivisionsMicrosoft has confirmed another sweeping round of layoffs, with up to 9,000 employees set to lose their jobs as part of an ongoing organizational overhaul. The move, which follows three previous cuts earlier this year, reflects the company’s deepening investment in artificial intelligence,

Rare Interstellar Visitor Detected by NASA as New Comet Zooms Into Solar System

SMGN Publishing July 3, 2025

In a remarkable discovery that could offer new insights into distant planetary systems, NASA has confirmed that astronomers have identified a third known interstellar object flying through our solar system. The object, named 3I/ATLAS, was detected using the ATLAS telescope in Chile and is believed to have originated from outside

Musk’s X Brings on ‘King of Virality’ to Attract Younger Audience

SMGN Publishing July 2, 2025

Social Media App Developer Nikita Bier Named Head of Product at X in Strategic Youth Push In a bid to reinvigorate its appeal to Gen Z, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has named Nikita Bier as its new head of product. Known for launching viral apps like tbh and

National Citizenship Verification System Under Development in the U.S.

SMGN Publishing July 1, 2025

Federal tool aims to improve voter roll accuracy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rolling out a new nationwide citizenship verification system to help state and local election officials confirm the citizenship status of registered voters. Developed with support from the White House’s Governmental Efficiency team (DOGE), the

The Future of U.S. Solar Energy: Growth at Risk Amid Tax Credit Debate

SMGN Publishing June 27, 2025

U.S. solar manufacturing sees historic investment Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, the U.S. solar industry has attracted major investments. The legislation offered tax credits designed to encourage clean energy development, leading to a wave of new solar manufacturing plants. Industry figures estimate that once completed,

Trump Administration Proposes Shift in Federal Role for Disaster Response

SMGN Publishing June 26, 2025

A proposal to reduce or eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) signals a potential change in how the U.S. handles natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods. Proposed changes to FEMA’s structure In a June announcement, President Trump stated his intention to gradually reduce FEMA’s role and

SpaceX Successfully Launches AX-4 Private Mission to the International Space Station

SMGN Publishing June 25, 2025

Early Wednesday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four private astronauts into orbit as part of the Ax-4 mission, organized by the commercial space company Axiom Space. This marks Axiom’s fourth human spaceflight mission. The Houston-based company partners with SpaceX for transportation

Rubin Observatory Reveals Stunning Images Before Sky Survey

SMGN Publishing June 24, 2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first public images, showcasing its advanced capabilities ahead of its official mission: producing a ten-year time-lapse video of the night sky. This extensive survey will allow astronomers to observe cosmic events in real time and study changes across the universe. Yusra AlSayyad,

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Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

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U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech