The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t
The original “Twilight Zone” series, running from 1959 to 1964, used sci‑fi and horror tricks to talk about deep social issues. Critics still love its sharp writing and surprise twists, showing that human mistakes keep repeating no matter the setting. Even after a 1983 movie and later TV revivals, t
The fair in Boulder Valley brought together middle and high school students from 15 schools to showcase their own research. Amika Begin, a junior at Nederland Middle/Senior High, studied how social media helps college athletes earn money. She tested whether likes and comments or the sheer numb
The sound that rings out when a player slides on a hardwood floor is not just noise; it’s the result of tiny, rapid changes happening inside the shoe. A scientist from Harvard studied this by sliding sneakers over a glass surface, recording the sounds with a microphone and capturing the motion with
A scientist in London began to notice that patients who watched shows or listened to music felt better, even when they didn’t need painkillers or could not remember names. This sparked a long career that mixed music, psychology and biology to prove that art can lower stress hormones, reduce inflamm
A private school teacher in Los Angeles has been honored with a national teaching award that comes with a $25, 000 cash prize. The award, known as the “Oscar of Teaching, ” is given to educators who show exceptional skill and passion in the classroom. Only two teachers in California received this aw
Older people often feel a strong bond with their pets. A recent survey shows that 83 % of adults over 50 say their animals give them a reason to get up. This is higher than the 73 % recorded seven years ago. Pets also help seniors stay connected. Seventy percent of owners said their animal
In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig
The United States won its first men’s Olympic hockey title in forty years, thanks in large part to goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. His performance helped lift Team USA to a gold medal, a moment many celebrated as historic. During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Tr
A prominent party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition has urged the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) after recent accusations against the country’s anti‑corruption agency, the MACC. Earlier this month, media outlets reported that MACC officials were allegedly aiding businessmen
