Early on Easter Sunday, people in the Twin Cities and nearby areas will feel a crisp chill as temperatures hover between 20 and 35 degrees. The sun shines bright in the morning, giving a quick burst of warmth that is soon followed by a blanket of clouds. Those planning outdoor egg hunts should bring
The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi
The Cleveland Guardians opened their season with a win, but the familiar voice that fans have heard for decades was missing from the ballpark’s speakers. Bob Tayek, who has called games at Progressive Field for 26 seasons, will be absent for at least the first half of the 2026 season because of heal
Recent work has built a tool that flags mothers who might need extra help in the first month after giving birth. The calculator was trained on data from New York City hospitals between 2016 and 2018, where it could predict readmissions or emergency visits with a moderate success rate (an AUC of 0. 6
People often think aging means slowing down, but many studies show that staying active, curious, and connected can keep the body and mind sharp. One key idea is “thriving, ” which means feeling fulfilled even when life throws challenges your way. A good start is moving regularly. Even a short walk
The story of multiple sclerosis (MS) starts with our genes and ends in a modern kitchen. Some scientists say that the very DNA that makes us strong against bugs also makes us prone to MS. They call this “antagonistic pleiotropy. ” Other researchers point out that we used to live with tiny worm
Many people around the world turn to faith for comfort and guidance. Yet most studies focus only on personal beliefs, overlooking how belonging to a minority religion can shape mental health. When people face prejudice or social exclusion because of their faith, their chances for emotional stability
Scientists tweaked regular starch by adding two types of chemical groups: some that love water and others that avoid it. These groups were attached to the starch molecules to see if they could make the starch cling better to fabrics made of polyester and cotton mixed together. The water-loving group
Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate
Maryland has taken big steps to improve student literacy, but success isn’t guaranteed just by throwing money at the problem. The state set aside $10. 9 million to fund literacy coaches and expand the Science of Reading, a method backed by research. But will this be enough to move the needle? In 202
