American universities are in a tough spot. They rely heavily on federal grants and student loans, but trust is fading. Costs are rising, and some schools are accused of breaking civil rights laws. A recent offer from the administration could help them avoid big problems. The offer asks universities
The weather in the Washington, D. C. area is taking a turn for the cooler side this final weekend of October. Temperatures are expected to dip below what's usual for this time of year. The good news is that winds will stay calm, so there's no need to worry about feeling extra chilly in the mornings.
The Midlands is in for a change in weather as the new week begins. Expect a mix of clouds and rain, with temperatures taking a dip. The weekend is ending on a calm note. Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy, and it will get chilly, with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s by morning. Sunday won
Portland is in for a wild ride this weekend. A big weather event called an "atmospheric river" is bringing lots of wind and rain. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until late Saturday night. Expect strong south winds blowing 15 to 25 mph, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. This
New Jersey is in for a mix of weather this coming week. First, there's a chill in the air for the weekend. It's going to be cool, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. No rain is expected, so it's a good time to enjoy the outdoors. But things might change quickly. Next week, a coastal storm could b
In today's world, students in college need to develop strong computational thinking (CT) skills to succeed in a future dominated by technology. While there's been a lot of research on teaching CT to younger students, colleges have been left behind. This is a problem because teachers in higher educat
Aging is a big deal, and not just because of wrinkles. It's about how our cells change and talk to each other. Once, scientists thought senescent cells, which are like old, grumpy cells that stop dividing, just hung out in one place. But now, they know these cells chat with other cells all over the
The TWEAK/Fn14 pathway is a hot topic in medical research. It's a system in our bodies that helps control how cells grow, move, and change. This pathway is part of a larger group called the TNF superfamily. It's like a switch that can turn on or off different processes in our cells. In skin problem
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's a tough disease to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One exciting area of research is using tiny packages called exosomes to deliver helpful molecules directly to
Pepper, a social robot, is now trying something new: telling stories with people. This isn't just about robots reading stories. It's about creating stories together, using both words and real objects. Here's how it works: a person shows Pepper an object, like a toy or a book. Pepper uses its camera
