because science is no rocket science
On what seemed like an ordinary Monday, stock tickers around the globe flashed red in unison. Markets were in freefall, reacting to intensifying fears over the United States’ aggressive trade tactics. It wasn’t a simple dip — it was a market-wide convulsion, signaling distress across continents. From Wall Street to the trading floors of Tokyo … Read more
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered significant debates, particularly in the realms of science, education, and health. His policies from the first presidency were often criticized for undermining scientific research, healthcare access, and environmental protections. Now, as he embarks on his second term, there are renewed concerns about the future of American … Read more
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. This landmark accord, established in 2015, unites nations in the effort to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with aspirations to stay within 1.5°C above pre-industrial … Read more
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up to take office on January 20, 2025, the spotlight is on an unlikely figure with an outsized role in shaping his administration: billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Having contributed over $250 million to Trump’s campaign, Musk is now poised to head the newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” (aptly acronymized … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) made history by crossing the $100,000 threshold for the first time on the night of December 4th, marking a monumental moment for the cryptocurrency market. This surge, fueled by supportive remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for SEC Chair, sent Bitcoin soaring to a record high of … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will serve as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked debate. Kennedy’s disputed positions on vaccines, public health, and environmental science, many of which have been thoroughly debunked by the scientific community, make his appointment a significant concern for those advocating science-based … Read more
In an era where truth was increasingly muddled, Donald Trump’s first administration took a stance that many would describe as a “war on science.” This war wasn’t waged with bullets or bombs but with misinformation, deregulation, and silencing the very experts tasked with protecting public health and the environment. What emerged from this conflict is … Read more
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election approaches, online prediction forums have become a hotspot for speculators and political enthusiasts alike. One such platform, Polymarket, which operates as a decentralized prediction market, has seen a surge in activity surrounding the outcome of the presidential race. According to the current data, Donald Trump holds a commanding lead … Read more