Ohio's Little Miami Local Schools is stirring up a debate. On Thursday night, the school board will talk about a policy that might make teachers take down most posters, flags, and displays in classrooms. The district wants to focus classrooms on the curriculum, not social or political issues. Littl
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
Rwanda has become a key player in the global battle against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The country is home to the Rwanda RHD Research Network, which serves as a central hub for international collaboration. This network brings together scientists, doctors, and public health experts from around th
Imagine the world's wealthiest people sitting together at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg might be there, showing their support for the new president. Musk, the richest person on the planet, has donated a lot of money to Trump's campaign. Bezos, the Amazon bos
Ever wondered how countries around the globe are tackling oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A recent look into national and subnational plans from all World Health Organization Member States gives us some insights. As of March 2023, out of 194 countries, only a few had specific subnational plans, resul
Ever dreamed of making things on demand, just like in those sci-fi movies? Well, that dream is becoming a reality, thanks to major strides in chemistry and engineering. Hobbyists with 3D printers and industrial pros alike are getting a taste of this future through rapid prototyping and modular manuf
Early morning on January 15th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Aboard were two lunar landers, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, each with their own unique journey to the moon. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 and ispace's HAKUTO-R M2 'Resilience' are bo
For many people living with schizophrenia, daily pills are the standard treatment. But what if there was a better way to manage this mental health condition? Long-acting injectable antipsychotics, or LAIs, might just be the game-changer. Unlike oral antipsychotics (OAPs), which patients have to reme
Chronic low back pain can be a real pain, and how it's treated often depends on what's causing it. One common culprit is multifidus dysfunction. Enter restorative neurostimulation, a treatment designed to tackle this specific issue. A recent study, called RESTORE, compared this approach to the best
Mark your calendars, Colorado Springs! The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services are kicking off youth sports registration this week. On Wednesday, January 15th, you can sign your kids up for spring soccer and tackle football at 9 AM. Later, on February 24th, registration opens fo
