Climate change is a hot topic, but not everyone agrees on the facts. Some people think that concern about climate change is fading. They point to surveys showing that the number of Americans who believe in climate change has stayed about the same over the past few years. But does this mean we should
In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers
Special education is in a tough spot. There aren't enough teachers or resources to go around. Many states are struggling to fill these roles, and the pandemic made things even worse. But there's a new player in town: Parallel Learning. This virtual platform is making waves by helping students meet t
The situation in Gaza is still dire. Even after a ceasefire was called, thousands of kids are still severely malnourished. The U. N. children's agency shared this troubling update. They said that in October alone, 9, 300 children needed treatment for severe malnutrition. That's a lot! Things were w
Sudan is facing a serious situation. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful militia, is gaining ground. They recently took over al-Fashir, a major city in Darfur. Now, they are moving eastward into the Kordofan region. This includes seizing Sudan's largest oil field. The violence is pushing peop
The California sober trend is gaining traction, where people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. They believe this switch is healthier and might prevent them from using stronger drugs like opioids or meth. A recent study found that cannabis users did drink less alcohol and felt less urge to drink. H
People often think that running and jumping are just about strong legs. But it's not that simple. The way our bodies move involves a lot more than just muscle power. Scientists have been studying how different parts of our bodies work together to help us move fast and jump high. When we jump, our l
In 2025, University of Utah Health made a big leap in research funding. They got over $531 million, which is a huge deal. This money helps them do important research, train future scientists, and make a difference in health care. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) gave them the most money, ove
The Nebraska '1890' collective is shutting down. This group helped college athletes get paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The University of Nebraska is now handling these operations in-house. This change shows how schools are taking more control over NIL deals. The '1890' collective w
In the U. S. , Black and Hispanic adults often deal with more heart problems than other groups. This is a big issue. One thing that might help is how well people use technology for health. This is called digital health literacy. But we don't know much about how this works in these communities. Hear
