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Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision[1] on June 27, 2025, that will reshape how states protect children online. In a case assessing a Texas law requiring age verification to access porn sites, the court created a new legal path that makes it easier for states to craft laws regulating what kids see and do on the internet.
In a...
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Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party

American democracy runs on trust, and that trust is cracking.
Nearly half of Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, question whether elections are conducted fairly[1]. Some voters accept election results only when their side wins[2]. The problem isn’t just political polarization – it’s a creeping erosion of trust[3] in the machinery of...
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A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons
When most people hear the word uranium, they think of mushroom clouds, Cold War standoffs or the glowing green rods from science fiction. But uranium isn’t just fuel for apocalyptic fears. It’s also a surprisingly common element that plays a crucial role in modern energy, medicine and geopolitics.
Uranium reentered the global spotlight in...