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The Block Universe: Understanding Time as a Dimension
The block universe is a concept that challenges the way most people experience time. Instead of seeing time as something that flows from the past through the present and into…
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The History of Income Tax in the United States
The story of income tax in the United States reflects a changing relationship between government and citizen, shaped by war, economic development, political movements, and public needs. What began as…
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Strategic Trade Warfare: Countering Deal-Based Negotiation Tactics
Trade wars often unfold not just through tariffs and sanctions, but also through the negotiation philosophies that drive them. When a country shapes its trade war strategy around the ideas…
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The Art of the Deal and Donald Trump’s Second-Term Presidential Behavior
Donald Trump's 1987 book The Art of the Deal remains one of the most well-known works associated with his personal brand and business philosophy. The book presents his approach to negotiation, risk-taking,…
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10 Great Science Fiction Books About Climate Change
Climate change has become a pivotal theme in science fiction, offering narratives that explore the potential futures shaped by environmental transformations. The following ten novels delve into the complexities of…
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The Andromeda Paradox: Time, Distance, and Relativity in Everyday Life
The Andromeda paradox is a thought experiment rooted in the theory of relativity. It highlights how observers moving at different velocities, even if those differences are small, can disagree about…
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Tariffs in the Roman Empire and Modern Parallels to U.S. Tariff Policies under Donald Trump
The Roman Empire maintained one of the most extensive and organized economies of the ancient world. Trade and taxation played central roles in its financial administration, and tariffs were an…
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Paradoxes of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant part of modern life, powering everything from smartphone assistants to self-driving cars. Yet, beneath its impressive capabilities lie contradictions that challenge our understanding…
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10 Satirical Sci-Fi Books About Humanity’s Future
Satire in science fiction offers a sharp, witty, and often darkly humorous lens through which to examine where humanity might be heading. These books exaggerate, parody, and skewer everything from…
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The Space Sustainability Paradox: Growth Versus Preservation
The expansion of human activity in space has brought both opportunity and tension. The same technologies that make it easier and more affordable to access space have led to overcrowding,…
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Trump and Musk’s Fort Knox Fiasco: Is America’s Gold Gone for Good?
Donald Trump and Elon Musk raised the idea of auditing or inspecting the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox earlier this year, around February 2025. Trump expressed intentions to “make…
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Artificial Intelligence Innovation vs. Copyright Conundrum: Where Do AI Companies Stand?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, from healthcare diagnostics to creative content generation. At the heart of this revolution lies a critical ingredient: data. Massive datasets…
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Consequences: When a Country Abandons Treaties and Partnerships
When a country chooses to step away from treaties and partnerships with other nations, the effects ripple across political, economic, and social landscapes. These agreements—whether they involve trade, defense, environmental…
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Understanding U.S. Interest in Annexing Greenland
This article provides an examination of what it means for the United States to propose annexing Greenland, focusing on its current status, historical context, reasons behind the proposal, legal and…
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How the White House Calculates Reciprocal Tariffs
Reciprocal tariffs are a key tool in U.S. trade policy, intended to address uneven trade relationships with other countries. The White House uses a method centered on trade deficits to…
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10 Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Books About the Future of Religion
Science fiction has long served as a platform for exploring belief systems, faith, and the evolution of religion in response to technology, alien contact, and societal change. These books do…
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When Tariffs Backfire: The Role of Trade Wars in Triggering Economic Slowdowns
Economic downturns take different shapes and have wide-ranging effects on countries, businesses, and households. Among the most commonly discussed types of downturns are stagflation, recession, and depression. Each describes a…
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10 Revolutionary Things About CRISPR and Space Exploration
CRISPR, a powerful gene-editing technology, is redefining boundaries in biology and genetics. Simultaneously, space exploration continues to push human presence beyond Earth's atmosphere. When combined, CRISPR and space science hold…
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Space History: Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another
The six-wheeled explorer recently captured several Red Planet mini-twisters spinning on the rim of Jezero Crater. A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming a smaller one in this short…
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Unveiled: Artemis II Insignia
The four astronauts who will be the first to fly to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis campaign have designed an emblem to represent their mission that references both their distant…
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What Is Justice?
Justice is a concept that has been central to societies throughout history. It reflects ideas about fairness, equality, and proper treatment of individuals. While different cultures and legal systems may…
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10 Best Sci-Fi Books About Time Travel Paradoxes
Time travel has fascinated readers for generations, and science fiction has explored its possibilities in both playful and profound ways. Some stories are tightly constructed thought experiments, while others use…
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Roko’s Basilisk: A Thought Experiment on AI, Risk, and Ethics
Roko’s Basilisk is a thought experiment that originated in online discussions about artificial intelligence, decision theory, and the ethics of future AI behavior. The idea suggests that a powerful future…
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When Trade Wars Escalate Into Military Conflicts
Trade wars are conflicts between nations driven by economic disagreements, usually involving tariffs, sanctions, or other barriers to trade. While most trade disputes remain confined to economic and diplomatic channels,…
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Impact of President Trump’s Newly Announced Tariffs
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States, with higher rates for certain countries: 20% on…
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Space History: NASA Langley’s Legacy of Landing
Landing safely on the surface of another planetary body, like the Moon or Mars, is one of the most important milestones of any given space mission. From the very beginning,…
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Station Orbiting Higher to Welcome Next Crew Mission
The International Space Station is orbiting higher today after the Progress 91 cargo craft fired its thrusters for over 17 minutes while docked to the Zvezda service module. The reboost…
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The Tariff Act of 1930: Causes, Content, and Consequences
The Tariff Act of 1930, commonly referred to as the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, was a piece of trade legislation enacted during a period of economic instability in the United States. Passed…
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X-ray Clues Reveal Destroyed Planet
This image of the Helix Nebula, released on March 4, 2025, shows a potentially destructive white dwarf at the nebula’s center: this star may have destroyed a planet. This has…
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Understanding the World Trade Organization and Its Role in Trade Wars
The World Trade Organization (WTO) stands at the center of global trade governance. It provides a legal and institutional framework for international commerce by setting the rules under which trade…
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Gamma-Ray Bursts: Cosmic Beacons and Earth’s Potential Peril
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most luminous explosions in the universe. These events release an extraordinary amount of energy in the form of gamma rays, the highest-energy form of light.…
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Should Artificial Intelligence Have Rights?
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a tool. It performs tasks once thought to require human intelligence, like generating language, recognizing images, analyzing legal documents, and even writing music.…
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Understanding David Dunning’s Research on Human Judgment and Incompetence
David Dunning is a psychologist best known for his work on human cognition, particularly how people perceive their own competence. His research has had a lasting influence on psychology, economics,…
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Top 10 Sci-Fi Book Themes and Notable Examples
Science fiction thrives on big ideas—often expressed through recurring themes that allow authors to explore technology, identity, society, and the cosmos from fresh angles. These themes form the conceptual backbone…
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Exercise Research Main Focus Aboard Station on Tuesday
Exercise research was back on the science schedule for the Expedition 72 crew on Tuesday ensuring astronauts stay healthy and in shape while living and working in weightlessness. The International…
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NASA Continues Support for Private Astronaut Missions to Space Station
NASA is seeking proposals for two new private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, targeted for 2026 and 2027, as the agency continues its commitment to expanding access to…
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10 Riveting Sci-Fi Books About the Enslavement of Humanity
Science fiction has long served as a mirror for society’s darkest fears and ambitions. Few themes are as haunting—or as politically charged—as the subjugation of humanity. Whether through alien conquest,…
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10 Great Sci-Fi Books About Technology Gone Too Far
Science fiction often reflects society’s most urgent questions about the pace of technological development. At its best, the genre acts as a warning system, spotlighting what might happen when innovation…
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10 Unusual Things You Didn’t Know About Comets
Comets have captivated humanity for centuries, appearing as streaks of light cutting across the night sky. While they are often considered simple cosmic snowballs, these celestial objects possess characteristics that…
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NASA’s SPHEREx Takes First Images, Preps to Study Millions of Galaxies
Processed with rainbow hues to represent a range of infrared wavelengths, the new pictures indicate the astrophysics space observatory is working as expected. NASA’s SPHEREx (short for Spectro-Photometer for the…
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What’s Up: April 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
April (Meteor) Showers and See a City of Stars! Enjoy observing planets in the morning and evening sky, look for Lyrid meteors, and hunt for the “faint fuzzy” wonder that…
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10 Controversial Science Fiction Books
Science fiction has a history of challenging societal norms and provoking debate through its speculative narratives. The following ten books have sparked controversy due to their themes, content, or the…
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10 Great Sci-Fi Books About Utopian Societies
Science fiction often imagines futures that aren’t only filled with danger and dystopia, but with balance, cooperation, and hope. Utopian societies in science fiction challenge assumptions about how humanity might…
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10 Unusual Facts About the Chinese Space Program
The Chinese space program has grown rapidly over the past few decades, surpassing milestones and entering competitions that once involved only a few countries. Although some of its more prominent…
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Wearables, Exercise Research on Station Help Doctors Protect Crews
Several Expedition 72 crew members began Monday attaching a variety of sensors to themselves and exercising so researchers can see how their bodies are adapting to living and working in…
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Discovery Alert: Four Little Planets, One Big Step
The Discovery Four rocky planets much smaller than Earth orbit Barnard’s Star, the next closest to ours after the three-star Alpha Centauri system. Barnard’s is the nearest single star. Key…
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The Universe and Time
The relationship between the universe and time has fascinated scientists and philosophers for centuries. From ancient conceptions of time as an immutable force to modern physics' understanding of time as…
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FAA Concludes Blue Origin and SpaceX Mishap Investigations
On March 31, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of two significant mishap investigations involving Blue Origin and SpaceX. These investigations stemmed from separate incidents that occurred…
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Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete!
Technicians from NASA and primary contractor Amentum join the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the stacked solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…
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NASA Trains for Orion Water Recovery Ahead of Artemis II Launch
Preparations for NASA’s next Artemis flight recently took to the seas as a joint NASA and Department of Defense team, led by NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, spent a week aboard…
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10 Best Sci-Fi Books About Humanity’s Future
Science fiction often provides a lens through which readers can explore potential futures—some inspiring, others cautionary. From utopias powered by advanced technologies to bleak dystopias shaped by ecological collapse or…
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Catapult Space Capabilities Catalog: Supporting the UK Space Sector
The Catapult Space Capabilities Catalog is a resource developed by the Satellite Applications Catapult to help connect businesses, researchers, and government stakeholders across the UK space ecosystem. It provides a…
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Historical Impact of Tariffs on Countries That Implement Them
Tariffs have long been a tool used by governments to influence trade. Whether to protect domestic industries, generate revenue, or respond to trade imbalances, tariffs often carry consequences—intended and unintended.…
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Theories of Time Travel: Could We Ever Manipulate Time?
The concept of time travel has fascinated scientists, philosophers, and science fiction enthusiasts for centuries. While it remains a subject of speculation, modern physics provides several theoretical frameworks that suggest…
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Book Review: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder is a short but pointed book that draws from the political history of the 20th century to provide guidance for defending democracy today. First published in…
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Radioisotope generators − inside the ‘nuclear batteries’ that power faraway spacecraft
Powering spacecraft with solar energy may not seem like a challenge, given how intense the Sun’s light can feel on Earth. Spacecraft near the Earth use large solar panels to…
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3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars
Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds and clothing. Anything else would have to…
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Ray Bradbury: A Pioneer of Science Fiction and Imaginative Storytelling
Ray Bradbury is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of science fiction and speculative fiction. With a career that spanned over seven decades, he produced an extraordinary…
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