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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Changing Scene of Pregnancy Check-ups in Ethiopia

The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Genes, Bias, and School: Can a Test Decide Your Future?

Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tool, Big Discovery in the World of Batteries

Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Can Jalen Carter, aka The Great Defender, Put a Lid on Mahomes' Magic?

In the middle of the NFL action, Jalen Carter has an ambitious goal. The young defensive superstar wants to land a quarterback sack. He specifically wants to tackle Patrick Mahomes. The Eagles defensive tackle, who is just in his second season, has quite the challenge ahead. But Carter did not all

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Feb 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Grammy Glow-Up Gone Awry

Imagine the scene: A gifted designer, Bianca Censori, steps onto the red carpet at the Grammys 2025. It's a high point, a jeweled night. She arrives cloaked in a fur coat she gracefully removes for her gown: an exquisite see-through dress. A noticeable tension appears. A seasoned expert, Judi James,

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Browsing Made Easy: Opera Air Takes on Stress

Imagine sitting in front of a computer or phone, overwhelmed by the constant flood of information. Thoughts like "I need a break" or "this is too much" might pop into your head. But there is a new solution to the chaos of the internet. Opera's fresh browser, named Air, isn't just another way to sur

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deal: Ukraine's Riches for US Aid

A unique proposal has surfaced in the midst of Ukraine's ongoing battle, driven by the United States desire to offset international assistance. Trump's new stance is to access Ukraine's vast rare earth minerals and crucial minerals. The push for access has been coming from diverse sources before

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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, but Keep an Eye on the Weather

In South Carolina, folks are enjoying a streak of unseasonably toasty weather at the beginning of the week. Y'all are going to want to reach for your sunscreen to block the UV rays and maybe even a pair of shorts as South Carolina is basking in warm temperatures. While today is sure to be a scorche

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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