The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
Nitric oxide (NO) is a vital drug used to improve oxygen levels in newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension. Its benefits extend to other lung diseases due to its ability to widen blood vessels and kill bacteria. However, high costs and logistical challenges tied to NO gas tanks limit its bro
Some health conditions are truly puzzling. Take Bruck syndrome (BS) for example. Even people with the exact same genetic mix can have wildly different symptoms. BS makes bones super fragile and can cause muscle tightness, but it doesn't hit everyone the same way. Scientists think this is because som
Biogenic amines (BAs) are harmful substances found in fish products. They're linked to fish spoilage and pose a threat to food safety. Traditional methods to detect BAs are costly, complicated, and time-consuming. In a recent study, scientists created a new tool called a nanozyme-based sensor array.
Ever seen a baby in a business meeting? At one Washington, D. C. office, it's a common sight. This small act shows support for working parents. But a recent report on Fortune 100 companies reveals many big businesses are not as family-friendly. Many lack transparency about their parental benefits, m
Have you ever noticed that objects moving towards or away from you seem to speed up as they get closer? Scientists have long known that the speed at which we perceive things moving on a flat plane can be affected by how fast they appear to be moving at our eyes and where they start from. But what ab
Have you ever wondered why men and women often perform differently in winter endurance sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, and long-track speed skating? While we've looked at summer sports, it's time to dive into the winter games. Let's explore the factors that influence performance in these
In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re
You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now
Scientists in Italy collected 27 different types of lactobacilli from the vaginas of healthy women. They wanted to find out if these bacteria could be used as probiotics to fight off bad bacteria. The results were promising! All the lactobacilli strains could stop at least three types of harmful bac
