In a surprising move, Aspirus Health, a major healthcare provider based in Wausau, Wisconsin, has announced its plans to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls. This comes after the shutdown of HSHS hospitals in the Chippewa Valley back in March 2024, leaving the area without vital emergency and inp
Have you ever wondered how we generate new ideas? It turns out that the way information is presented can make a big difference. Many studies have looked at how we learn from two connected facts, but not much is known about how we handle three or more. Scientists decided to explore how college studen
COVID-19 is still a global challenge, but did you know that the weather might play a part in how it spreads? Some studies have shown that high temperatures and humidity can slow down the virus. This new research wants to find out more about how vaccines and different virus strains change the way wea
Do you know what makes mobile games so much fun? Research has found that both the game itself and the community around it can greatly affect how satisfied you are. A study looked into this, asking 252 people about their experiences. They found that a good game makes you enjoy it more, and a strong c
You might have heard that some sugars in breast milk can help fight off infections in newborns. But let's dig into what two specific sugars, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL), can do. Scientists have been trying to understand if these sugars can directly protect babies from harm
Tufts University has reversed its initial statement that they would end internships with Rep. Seth Moulton's office due to his views on transgender athletes. The political science department chair, David Art, had allegedly told Moulton's team that Tufts wouldn't facilitate internship opportunities a
Last weekend, Amsterdam faced an unexpected challenge after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv didn't show the best behavior, which upset local residents. Things worsened when these fans began celebrating military actions, which the locals found offensive. T
Board games have been around for ages, and lately, researchers are finding out they're great for our brains. In Spain, a study from several universities showed that playing board games in class helps kids learn better than traditional teaching methods. Another study in Chile found that board games b
Wallace Miners' football season came to an end with a loss to the top-ranked Carey Panthers in the playoffs. The final score was 86-8, but Coach Jared Young saw many positives. The Miners had their best season in years, winning 8 out of 10 games and even securing a North Star League title. "We had
A Vietnamese coffee shop in Kansas City, Café Ca Phe, has been experiencing a surge in business after being vandalized last week. The community has shown tremendous support, with customers lining up to show their solidarity. Early morning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, surveillance footage captured someone
