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NASA Undergoes Workforce Reduction Through Federal Exit Program

SMGN July 27, 2025

Nearly 4,000 Employees Leave Agency as Part of Deferred Resignation Process Close to 4,000 employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have chosen to exit the agency through a deferred resignation initiative introduced by the current federal administration. This change represents a 20% reduction in the agency’s workforce,

Study Suggests Baby’s Sex May Follow a Family-Specific Pattern

SMGN July 25, 2025

Research finds consistent trends in families with multiple children A recent study analyzing over 58,000 birth records suggests that some families may have a biological tendency toward having children of the same sex. Conducted by researchers at Harvard University and published in Science Advances, the study challenges the assumption that

EPA Proposal Aims to Revoke Key Finding on Greenhouse Gas Regulation

SMGN July 24, 2025

Agency seeks to reverse 2009 determination underpinning climate policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the current administration, has drafted a proposal to revoke the 2009 “endangerment finding,” a regulatory milestone that allowed the agency to address greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. The finding, issued during a

International Court Issues Landmark Opinion on Climate Responsibilities

SMGN July 23, 2025

Advisory ruling may set legal standards for global climate accountability The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top judicial body, issued a significant advisory opinion on Wednesday addressing the legal responsibilities of countries in the fight against climate change. Although non-binding, the opinion may influence future legal actions

Earth’s Rotation May Shorten July 22 by a Millisecond

SMGN July 22, 2025

Scientists forecast a slightly shorter day due to subtle planetary changes Researchers monitoring Earth’s rotation predict that July 22 might be a fraction of a second shorter than usual, possibly by about one millisecond. This forecast comes from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, which tracks variations in

Red-Legged Frogs Return to California Thanks to AI and Cross-Border Conservation

SMGN July 21, 2025

A threatened species shows signs of recovery through joint efforts After decades of absence, the California red-legged frog has been heard again in the wild in Southern California. This milestone is the result of a collaborative conservation effort involving habitat restoration, cross-border egg translocation, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring.

Is Your Child’s Summer Camp Climate-Ready? Key Safety Questions for Parents

SMGN July 18, 2025

Rising Weather Risks Demand Closer Attention at Camps As extreme weather events become more frequent, many families are reevaluating the safety of sending their children to summer camps. While these experiences offer valuable exposure to nature, they also bring increased risks of heat illness, wildfires, and floods. In the U.S.,

The Squirting Cucumber That Launches Its Seeds With Precision and Power

SMGN July 17, 2025

A Natural Mechanism for Effective Seed Dispersal Researchers at Kiel University in Germany have been studying a small but remarkable plant known as the squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium). Though toxic and inedible, this plant possesses a fascinating strategy for seed dispersal: it uses internal pressure to eject seeds at high

National Climate Assessment Website Taken Offline Without Explanation

SMGN July 16, 2025

Key climate resource becomes temporarily inaccessible The official website hosting the most recent edition of the National Climate Assessment has gone offline. This comprehensive report is a critical tool for understanding how climate change is affecting various regions of the United States. It is commonly referenced by educators, planners, farmers,

Mission Ends with Safe Splashdown off California Coast

SMGN July 15, 2025

SpaceX capsule returns four astronauts after 20 days in orbit A crewed capsule successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere early Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the Ax-4 private space mission. The splashdown occurred in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego around 2:31 a.m. PT, accompanied by a sonic boom that echoed across

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Kendrick Lamar Tops 2026 Grammy Nominations with Nine Nods

SMGN November 7, 2025

The Los Angeles rapper leads the field with his album “GNX” and hit single featuring SZA Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in the music industry shows no sign of slowing. The Los Angeles rapper received nine nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking another milestone in his celebrated career. His name appears

Trump Renominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

SMGN November 7, 2025

The White House reinstates nomination after previous withdrawal President Donald Trump has once again nominated tech entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator, months after initially withdrawing his name over concerns related to political affiliations. The earlier withdrawal, announced in May, followed what Trump described as a

ADL Explains Its Monitoring Initiative on New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani

SMGN November 7, 2025

New project aims to observe policies affecting Jewish community safety The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has announced the creation of a special initiative to monitor the policies and appointments of New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani. The organization, which focuses on combating antisemitism, stated that the program seeks to “track actions

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