In a move to tackle environmental injustice, Colorado is putting a spotlight on Aurora's East Colfax neighborhood. This area will be the first in the state to undergo a detailed study on how pollution, scorching heat, and other environmental factors are affecting the health and daily lives of its re
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently made a controversial decision to downgrade the risks associated with formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer. This move comes despite strong evidence linking formaldehyde to serious health issues like cancer, miscarriages, and asthma. The
In the UK, too many people are dying from alcohol. The problem is worse for those who are not well-off. The government knows this and wants to do something about it. But how? There are people who work on these issues. They have ideas on how to help. But no one has really asked them what they think.
Short videos are everywhere. They are fun and easy to watch. But what happens in your brain when you watch them? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at how the brain changes when people watch short videos. The brain has parts that help us control our actions. These parts are called the dorsa
The weather in the D. C. area is set to be quite the rollercoaster this weekend. Things kick off with a chilly start on Saturday, featuring a mix of snow and rain. The best chance of seeing any snowfall is in the northwest suburbs, where temperatures will hover just above freezing. Don't expect a bi
A chilly Saturday unfolded across Massachusetts, with snowflakes dancing in the air for many. The snowfall began overnight, and while some areas saw a break by morning, others were still under a blanket of white. By midday, Central and Western Massachusetts were still getting snow. Some spots in Fr
The weather is taking a turn this weekend. A low-pressure system that's been hanging around the Great Lakes is finally moving out. Some places got a good amount of snow, but we don't have reports from last night or this morning. However, there were some reports from Friday evening. Dry air messed w
Michigan is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Most places will see light, on-and-off snow showers, with just an inch or two of accumulation. But don't be fooled—some areas are in for a real snow dump. An unusual, heavy lake-effect snow band is expected to stretch from Muskegon, Pentwater, an
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
Domestic abuse is a big problem that hurts many people. It got even worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of studies have talked about this, but we need a big picture view to understand it better. This review aims to bring together all the information we have to see how domestic abuse changed dur
