Imagine the COVID-19 pandemic like a long journey. Researchers in the Netherlands tracked what happens when people are exposed to news online, day after day. They checked in with over a thousand people four times during the pandemic. They found some interesting connections. The more news people read
Get ready, Midwesterners! Weather forecasts are predicting a mix of rain and snow just in time for Thanksgiving. According to meteorologists, nearly 80 million Americans are planning to travel, and a good chunk of them could face some weather-related hurdles. The main event is expected to s
Get ready for a soggy Thanksgiving in Boston! Meteorologists are predicting a cold rain throughout the day, with some areas northwest of I-495 expecting a bit of snow. The rain is set to start early in the morning and continue all day, making travel a bit tricky. Higher elevations could see a few in
Complex public health problems, like health disparities, need innovative solutions. This means bringing in different partners and communities to tackle issues from various angles. The trouble is, these complex interventions are flexible, making them tough to evaluate using fixed measures. To help pu
President Trump has a tough job ahead, especially when it comes to dealing with China. Recently, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he wants to work with the new administration. But let's not forget, China's been up to some shady stuff, like cyberattacks on our telecoms and pushing around other countrie
Lately, people have been questioning scientific facts, especially when it comes to COVID, climate change, and conspiracy theories. This raises important questions: What is knowledge? How do we know what we believe? Social epistemology, which studies how we know and believe things, helps us understan
Have you ever wondered why learning Mandarin can be such a challenge? With China's growing influence worldwide, many people from non-Chinese countries are diving into the language. But teaching and learning this language isn't a walk in the park. In fact, it comes with a bunch of obstacles. To find
The 2024 election results are in, and they've shaken up some long-held beliefs among Democrats. It's time to reevaluate their strategies and assumptions. For years, Democrats believed that high voter turnout always works in their favor. However, the Trump era has flipped that script. Now, Democrats
You might think that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, often known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, always stick together. But lately, they're doing their own thing, and it's working out just fine. After leaving their royal duties behind in 2020, the couple has been splitting their public and busine
Root-knot nematodes are tiny but mighty plant pests that wreak havoc on crops worldwide. Two of the most troublesome species are M. incognita and M. enterolobii, known for their aggressive behavior and ability to invade a wide variety of plants. These microscopic creatures live underground, making d
