2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar
Who would've thought that a simple game of catch could change a whole neighborhood? The JU:MP program shows us exactly how. They don't just let kids play; they teach them to lead and inspire change. But how do we make sure these young leaders succeed? By studying their efforts, we can learn what wor
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil
Imagine you're trying to create a coating that protects plastic from both water and unwanted reflections. That's what this study did! They developed a clever two-step process to give poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, a tough, water-resistant, and highly transparent finish. First, they made a spec
Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your kids' education? Research has already shown that where you live can help or hinder kids' growth, but it's less clear how exactly neighborhoods do this. A recent study combined maps and surveys to figure out how different neighborhood resources an
You might think that HIV only affects adults, but did you know it can also cause problems for kids who get it from their moms? Researchers recently looked at a bunch of studies to see what kind of brain and behavior issues these kids face. They found that a lot of them struggle with learning and thi
Imagine walking into a classroom where everyone feels welcome and accepted. This is the power of an inclusive classroom climate, especially important during times of conflict and division. But how do we make sure our schools foster such environments? A recent study in Germany decided to test this by
Imagine trying to understand a complex disease like schizophrenia, but not having the right tools. That's what many patients face today. To change this, researchers have developed a new scale to measure how well people with schizophrenia understand their condition. This scale is important because it
You know how tiny particles in the air, called PM 2. 5 , can cause problems for people with COPD? A recent study looked into how these particles affect COPD patients throughout the year. The study involved 105 COPD patients, ages 46 to 82, from different places. They checked how much PM 2. 5 wa
You know how eating too much fatty and sugary food can lead to health problems? One big issue is that it can make your arteries stiffer. Arteries are like highways in the body, carrying blood to your heart and other parts. When they get stiff, it's like narrowing those highways, making it tougher fo
