kristi-noem-all-but-killed-fema.-will-her-departure-save-it?

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. During the year she spent leading the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem faced a torrent of criticism. Lawmakers from both parties assailed her for lying about the shooting of protesters in Minneapolis and spending millions of dollars on television commercials.Continue Reading

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The Gallup Poll announced this month it would no longer measure presidential approval or other national leadership ratings. It was a surprise to pollsters and journalists who report on public opinion, because George Gallup was the pollster who initiated presidential approval ratings in the 1930s. Over the past nine decades, the organizationContinue Reading

Future spacecraft could fix their own damage using ‘self-healing’ materials

A 16-inch (40-centimeter) square Project Cassandra demonstrator test sample. Project Cassandra includes sensors and a heating element into a composite carbon-fiber material, allowing spacecraft to autonomously repair initial stages of damage. (Image credit: CompPair) Spacecraft of the future may be able to detect and repair their own structural damage in orbit, a capability that couldContinue Reading

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The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle gives you unlimited access to expertly crafted online courses, interactive labs and study tools. Whether you’re aiming for industry-recognized certifications or expanding your tech expertise, this bundle will help you get there with courses on CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Salesforce, andContinue Reading