People often pick between things that have many different features. This could be anything from choosing a place to live to deciding on a movie to watch. But how well do we understand the thinking that goes into these choices? This is what some researchers set out to explore. They came up with a wa
Texas is on the brink of a major change in how it funds education. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to a plan that lets parents use state money for private school tuition. This move is a big win for Governor Greg Abbott, who has been pushing for more school ch
The amygdala is a small part of the brain that plays a big role in how people interact with others. Specifically, the basolateral amygdala (BLA) is thought to help figure out how close or distant someone feels to another person. This is important for deciding how generous to be. But does the BLA act
The Supreme Court had a lively debate on Wednesday. The topic was whether states should be able to stop giving Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood. This isn't just about one state or one organization. It's part of a bigger fight over who gets to decide where low-income patients go for their healthc
Apple is switching things up with the iPhone 17 lineup. This time, they're taking cues from their popular smartwatch. The iPhone 17 family, especially the Air and Pro Max, is set to look quite different. For years, Apple has released four iPhone models: a basic one, a Plus, a Pro, and a Pro Max. But
The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu
In South Korea, shingles is becoming more common, and the population is aging. This means that more older adults are at risk. To help with this, researchers wanted to know what older adults and their adult children think about getting the shingles vaccine. They asked 800 people, including those who
In recent comedic event, Chelsea Handler didn't miss the opportunity to crack a few jokes at the expense of some well-known names at the Critics Choice Awards. This was her second time hosting the event. Her jokes including some recent big story oddities, such as the ongoing back and forth between J
The 30th Critics Choice Awards kicked off Friday at Los Angeles' Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event, delayed twice due to the devastating L. A. wildfires, is a big deal in the entertainment world. Chelsea Handler will host the festivities. Conclave, a Focus Features drama, and Universal's Wick
In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the
