President Donald Trump is making big changes in the federal workforce. He's going after employees who focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as those who work on policies. This is happening very quickly, just days after he started his new term. These moves are worrying federal workers and their u
Imagine a world beneath the ocean's surface where some corals are not just stationary builders of vast reefs, but active explorers. Corals are usually known for their diverse shapes, colors, and immobility. Most of the over 6, 000 known coral species are colonial, forming dense communities where ind
Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with
Did you know that orthopaedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties? Most doctors in this field are White men. Recently, there's been a push to make the profession more inclusive. To see if these efforts are working, we need to understand the current demographics. Let's dive into t
Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,
Have you ever wondered if escape rooms could be more than just a fun pastime? Well, they might actually help nursing students learn and remember important skills better. You see, escape rooms can be used as a unique way to assess what nursing students know and how well they can apply that knowledge.
Spiritual care is a big deal for patients and their families. It's important that nursing and midwifery students are good at it. So, researchers checked out a test called the Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool in Persian. They wanted to see if it worked well. The researchers asked 300 n
On January 20, Donald Trump will take the oath as the 47th U. S. President. With expectations of 200, 000 attendees, the festivities will feature several notable figures. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, known for her patriotic spirit, will sing "America the Beautiful" alongside the Armed Forc
Have you ever wondered how many types of persimmons exist? Persimmon, also known as Diospyros kaki, is part of the Ebenaceae family, which has around 400 species spread across six genera. Scientists in Turkey's Hatay province decided to find out more about the genetic diversity of persimmons. They l
Habitat fragmentation is a big problem for certain animals, and small reptiles feel this impact hard. Imagine trying to cross a bunch of highways just to find food or a mate – it's tough! This study looked at a specific lizard species, Phrynocephalus przewalskii, in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia. They
