Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a
Early in his presidency, Donald Trump signed a big order. This order ended America's part in the Paris climate deal. But hear us out for a second. This deal wasn't just about the planet. It was about money and power. China, for example, could keep polluting without any consequences. And guess who ha
Have you ever wondered how much our past traumas can affect our mental health? Researchers have been digging deep into the connections between upsets we face as kids and the mental health issues we encounter later in life. Two of these confusing conditions are dissociative psychosis and dissociative
Dr. Smith knows that growing new heart tissue in the lab is tricky. One challenge is making sure the tiny scaffolds that support the cells have the right shape. They should mimic the native heart's structure, like the way muscle fibers line up. Recently, Dr. Smith and their team tried something new
In the heart of Kyiv, the oldest McDonald's in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile. The fast-food giant says they'll rebuild. This isn't just about a restaurant. It's about how war affects everyday life. Russia has been targeting cities and infrastructure for years. Now, with a new U. S. president,
In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t
Have you ever thought about why some young women might decide to get cosmetic surgery? A study in China explored this question by looking at 605 female undergraduates. It turns out that strong feelings toward celebrities can play a big role. It's not just admiration, though. often, these feelings co
Believe it or not, dialysis isn’t just about helping the kidneys. It has a hidden side effect that some people on long-term dialysis face: cognitive frailty. This means their brains might not work as well as before. It’s like trying to figure out a puzzle when you’re feeling really tired. Researcher
Once upon a time, the chances of Black and White Americans ending up in prison were fairly equal, similar to the gap between those with a college degree and those without. Fast forward to today, and the picture has changed dramatically. Education, not race, has become the bigger factor in who ends u
In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a
