The Department of Justice (DOJ) has spent a whopping $100 million over the past four years on programs focused on restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This spending was revealed in a new report by Parents Defending Education (PDE), a right-leani
Imagine this: a police chief reveals that a significant chunk of policing time is dedicated to handling mental health crises. This isn't just any police chief; it's Scott Fraser from Kingston Police. He spilled the beans in a recent report. So, why is this a big deal? Well, it shows that mental heal
Imagine you're trying to create a coating that protects plastic from both water and unwanted reflections. That's what this study did! They developed a clever two-step process to give poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, a tough, water-resistant, and highly transparent finish. First, they made a spec
In a bold move for the environment, Phoenixville has kicked off 2024 with a bang by banning single-use plastic bags. This isn't just a local decision; it's part of a growing trend across Pennsylvania. The ban was approved by the borough council way back on January 9, 2024. It's not just about plasti
McDonald's is on a mission to go green, but their new "sustainable" straws are leaving customers unhappy. These flimsy plastic straws just can't handle the chain's famous milkshakes or sodas. Some folks even need to use two or three straws to get the job done. Isn't that kind of missing the point of
Have you ever wondered why some areas are hit harder by poverty and illegal activities? Let's explore this through the lens of Nariño, a region in Colombia. With a Gini index of 0. 556 in 2022, Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Nariño, located in the southwest, faces ex
Did you know that epidemiology has been around since the time of Hippocrates? But let's focus on when it really took off – during the late 18th to mid-19th century. This was a time when countries were growing economically, spreading their influence, and facing infectious diseases. Epidemiology playe
Suicide is a serious public health concern, so understanding what drives it is crucial. Social factors, known as social determinants of health (SDOH), play a big role in suicide risk. These include things like education, income, and social support. Figuring out how these factors influence suicide ca
In the vast and complex realm of brain health lies a subtle warrior, Mathilda, also named Glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS). Triggered by mutations in the SLC2A1 gene, Mathilda remains largely undetected since her discovery in 1991. She confuses even the brightest medical minds bec
In the bustling world of the G7 nations, a complex dance is happening between inflation, government spending, energy use, and pollution. This study, spanning from 1975 to 2022, looked into how these factors influence each other using a model called PLSTRVAR. The results? Inflation and government spe
