It's good to think about how controlling dog numbers can help the economy and well-being of both humans and dogs. As well as trying to lessen the problem of stray dogs, successfully ensuring the wellbeing of dogs and humans so they can get along is a challenge that is often overlooked. When planning
Kids in tough spots often get the short end of the stick, especially when it comes to violence, despite it being known that violence disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Help is supposed to be available through Crime Victim Compensation (CVC), in Canada and the United States. V
New York educational leaders, like State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, have voiced their worries about a proposed cellphone ban in schools. This ban comes at a tricky time—President Trump's plans for mass deportations could separate undocu
Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P
You might think that taxing sugar is the way to go, but Italy has a bigger problem: excessive fat consumption. The government has been considering a sugar tax, but our research shows that it might not do much good. Instead, we suggest a fat tax. We used a special math model to see how taxes would ch
You know who's a silent hero when it comes to making companies act responsibly? Unions! Over a decade-long study, researchers discovered that unions are like a secret weapon in reducing big, controversial issues related to the environment, society, and how companies are run (let's call them ESG issu
Ever thought about how technology can help our feathery friends? Well, farmers are now using artificial intelligence to keep a close eye on their chickens. AI can spot health issues early, monitor the birds' behavior, and even ensure they're comfortable. This is all done through cameras and sensors
Do you ever wonder why a 5-year-old girl was placed with a father who had a history of violent crimes? This is the question that has been nagging at us since Harmony Montgomery's tragic death. The highest court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), is about to hear a case that could sh
Zoo animal welfare is under the microscope these days. While zoos have made strides in care and management, there's still room for improvement. To push things forward, turning theoretical welfare ideas into real-life actions is crucial. Let's start with a well-known definition to set a baseline for
Imagine having a crystal ball to predict the best conditions for your pigs. Well, scientists have created something similar: a smart model that uses deep learning to forecast the environment in pig houses. This model combines several advanced techniques, including Bayesian optimization, squeeze and
