A new survey across several dental schools in the Midwest of Brazil looks at how students treat older people. The researchers wanted to know if age‑based bias is common and what might make it more or less likely. The study used a cross‑sectional design, meaning all data were collected at one time
Parents hunting for toys that outshine the cardboard boxes they come in finally have some solid leads. Instead of the usual generic suggestions, this list actually checks out toys that hold attention longer than a screen does. First up, a spin-and-paint art set that doubles as a covert parent activi
After months of tense standoffs last year, screenwriters and major studios surprised many by reaching a quick agreement on a new contract. The Writers Guild of America, which represents over 10, 000 writers, pushed hard for better health benefits after their fund lost around $200 million in recent y
For over forty years, fans of Mexico’s national soccer team have watched their side fall short at the World Cup. Every time they reach the knockout stage, they seem to hit a wall by the fifth game. But this summer, with the tournament hosted on home soil, former player Leonardo Cuellar believes the
Living next to someone can change a life. In Anchorage, the idea that houses should stay far apart is still strong. People worry that more neighbors will crowd the streets, steal sunshine, and break the quiet of their homes. Yet a closer view shows that sharing space can also build stronger bonds.
Politics and public health don’t mix well these days. A recent example? A neighbor in Ohio decided his morning meditation mattered more than an elderly woman’s life. He pulled the plug on her medical oxygen machine, claiming the hum disrupted his chakra alignment. The result? A felony charge for rec
Across Nevada, people are losing millions to crypto scams through machines that look like ATMs but work very differently. These kiosks, found in stores everywhere, let users swap cash for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum instantly. The problem? Once money goes into these machines, it’s gone
North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma
Institutions are moving away from betting that crypto prices will jump and toward earning regular cash flow. Many big firms already own Bitcoin or Ethereum for the long term, but they’re now looking at ways to let those holdings work for them while waiting. This shift has spurred fresh product
The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
