The world is going digital, and so should education. Kids need to start learning about computers early on. A recent study in Basra, Iraq, tried to figure out how teaching computer science to primary school students can make a difference. They used two main methods: educational robotics and a math ap
In today's world, digital tools are everywhere. They help with all sorts of tasks that people do every day. These tasks are often called instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs. IADLs include things like managing money, using a computer, or handling medications. But how do we know if someo
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication. It affects how the placenta grows and functions. One key player in this drama is a molecule called TET3. This molecule has been linked to problems with the cells that make up the placenta, known as trophoblasts. When these cells don't work right, pre
In the world of medicine, there is a big push to use computers to predict how diseases will behave. One area where this is happening is with a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer starts in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Doctors often struggle to tell if it has
Prostate cancer is a big deal among Latino men in the U. S. There are some striking differences between those born in the U. S. and those who migrated from other countries. The numbers show that U. S. -born Latino men have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer. This is a fact that needs more
In the vast world of marine life, there are countless tiny organisms that hold big secrets. One such secret is a newly found compound called aspergillicin I. This compound was discovered in a fungus called Aspergillus uvarum. This fungus was found in a sample of marine mud. It is not alone. Ten othe
In May, Americans felt a bit more optimistic about the economy. This shift came after five months of declining confidence, which hit a low point in April. The main reason for the earlier pessimism? Worries about the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Conference Board's consumer confide
A significant legal battle unfolded when several public radio stations, including three from Colorado, took a stand against the Trump administration. They filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging an executive order aimed at cutting off federal funds to NPR and PBS. The order, issued in early Ma
There was a significant rise in stock prices on Tuesday. This happened after Trump announced he was pushing back the deadline for imposing tariffs on the European Union. The S&P 500 index went up by about 2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a gain of 713 points, which is roughly 1. 7%. The Nasd
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, and gamers are eager to know which games will run smoothly. Nintendo has been busy testing a huge number of games to ensure they work on the new console. So far, about 75% of the more than 15, 000 third-party Switch games have been given a thumbs up after basic
