Imagine this: teachers in Pakistan getting vaccinated can actually help students do better in school. Sounds surprising, right? A study in the country found that having teachers as role models can encourage students to take important actions, like getting vaccinated during a pandemic. Researchers ra
Ever heard of Linda McMahon? She's not just the wife of WWE's big boss, Vince McMahon. She's also got some serious business and political experience under her belt. Now, she's been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the U. S. Department of Education. This isn't her first rodeo in politics, though. She's
In a shocking turn of events 30 years ago, Susan Smith, a young mother, drowned her two young sons, Michael and Alex, by pushing her car into a lake. Now, she's up for parole. Let's rewind to 1994, when Smith claimed her sons were kidnapped by a Black man. The public was moved, and a massive search
Scientists in Italy collected 27 different types of lactobacilli from the vaginas of healthy women. They wanted to find out if these bacteria could be used as probiotics to fight off bad bacteria. The results were promising! All the lactobacilli strains could stop at least three types of harmful bac
Thirty years ago, Susan Smith shocked the world by drowning her two young sons and blaming a carjacking. Now, she's up for parole. The story of what happened that night is a complex one, involving a mix of personal struggles and societal expectations. Smith's parole hearing is set for Wednesday, and
Imagine being one of the Green Bay Packers, with just seconds left on the clock, and the score tied 19-19 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears were up to kick a 46-yard field goal that could seal their victory. But the Packers had a secret weapon: second-year defensive lineman Karl Brooks. With quic
Ever wondered how some old ideas can help us understand modern mental health issues? Let's dive into the thoughts of Antonio Gramsci and Walter Benjamin, two thinkers from the past who might have something valuable to say about today's mental health reforms. Antonio Gramsci, an Italian who lived a
In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s
Did you know that tiny wax moths can help us understand human immune systems better? Scientists are fascinated by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), a protein that plays a big role in both insect and human immunity. In a recent study, they found out that IFN-γ in Galleria mellonella larvae (which are like li
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on public trust in scientists, but a recent survey shows a small increase. Last year, only 73% of Americans expressed confidence in scientists, but now that number has climbed to 76%. During the peak of the pandemic in 2020, the figure was much higher at 87%. The Pe
