School can be tough for any kid, but it's even harder for those with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. These students often face extra hurdles in staying motivated and getting along with peers. The way friends influence school enthusiasm is not well understood for these students.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting mark on many aspects of life. In Israel, the virus has not just affected health, but has also shaken up long-term employment and income, especially among Jews and Arabs. These two groups make up most of Israel's population. They have different social and e
The federal government is shaking things up. Seven agencies have revived their deferred resignation plans. This means employees can choose to leave their jobs early and still get a few months of pay. The departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development,
Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher
The Wisconsin Supreme Court saw a significant shift when Susan Crawford won a seat, keeping the liberal majority alive. This victory was a surprise to many, especially since Elon Musk had poured millions into opposing her. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge, beat Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County c
The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The h
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. One of the biggest problems for people with CF is inflammation in the airways. This inflammation is often caused by overactive neutrophils, a type of white blood ce
In Ethiopia, hospitals are seeing more patients with strokes caused by high blood pressure. Yet, there's not enough research on what exactly causes these strokes, especially in adults with hypertension. This gap in knowledge is a big deal. It means doctors and researchers don't have all the tools th
Tourism is big business. It brings in money and creates jobs. But what drives tourists to pick one country over another? A recent study dug into how economic factors influence tourist arrivals in European countries. It looked at data from 41 countries between 2005 and 2018. The focus was on how
The coastal waters near Digha have been experiencing something unusual. A peculiar bloom has been showing up around the same time each year. This bloom is not your typical seaweed or plant growth. It's a type of algae called Phaeocystis. These blooms are not good news. They can mess up the local eco
