Joe Biden expands protections for undocumented immigrants in a crucial electoral context

In a strategic move ahead of the elections, the Biden administration is set to announce an executive order this Tuesday (18th) that will allow certain spouses and children without U.S. citizenship to apply for legal permanent residency in the United States. This broad measure aims to provide protection from deportation for hundreds of thousands of […]

Advanced Space Research: The Future of Insect Robots

Researchers at Stanford University are developing a robot inspired by arachnids for exploration missions in challenging extraterrestrial environments. Mark Cutkosky, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Stanford School of Engineering, emphasized the significance of these locations for space exploration: “These are very interesting places to explore. They offer relative protection and present potential sites […]

How the Olympic Games in Paris Could Become a Dangerous Spreader of Dengue Fever

Visitors from over 200 countries are expected in France for the Olympic Games this year, bringing with them a variety of cultures, traditions, and potentially transmissible diseases. In September 2023, Paris reported an outbreak of dengue fever that surprised health authorities for two key reasons. First, it was the northernmost documented dengue outbreak. Second, none […]

Victory for the Biden Administration: Iowa Immigration Law Blocked

Iowa is a state in the Midwest of the United States, known for its vast agricultural landscapes and its significant role in presidential elections due to its status as the first state to hold caucuses. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines, which is also the most populous city in the state. Politically, Iowa holds […]

The spokesperson for the U.S. public health system supports warning labels on social media

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Monday (17) for the introduction of warning labels on social media apps. The proposal aims to inform users about potential harms that these platforms can cause, particularly to adolescents. As the spokesperson for public health in the U.S. government, the Surgeon General provides recommendations and alerts to issues […]