Ever wondered how we can create wise public health policies? It all begins with solid research, but putting it into practice fairly isn't always a breeze. Let's take a page from doctors and hospitals. They rely on evidence to make crucial treatment decisions. We can borrow from their approach and ap
Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer and once a close confidant of Donald Trump, has some strong words about the former president's recent legal predicament. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend, " Cohen expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump's sentencing, or lack thereof, for 34 counts of falsifying business rec
After 25 years, Blue Origin is ready for a major milestone: launching its first orbital rocket, New Glenn. This massive, 320-foot rocket aims to send satellites into space and is set to take off from Cape Canaveral on Monday. The launch was delayed due to sea weather conditions, pushing it from Sund
Ever noticed how touching yourself feels different from being touched by someone else? That's called sensory attenuation. This weird phenomenon depends on where you're touched. It only happens when the touching and touched parts of your body match up spatially. So, what helps us figure out we're to
In Zambia, many female students face a serious issue: menstrual poverty. This means they struggle to afford menstrual products, often resorting to unsafe alternatives that can cause health problems like infections. To understand this better, researchers looked at how urban and rural students in Zamb
China's urban areas are stepping up their game when it comes to cutting greenhouse gases. A recent study took a look at how well cities are using their resources to reduce their carbon footprint between 2010 and 2022. The results? Things are looking up, with efficiency jumping from 0. 555 in 2010 to
Get ready! Blue Origin, the company owned by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up to launch its massive New Glenn rocket—which stands at 320 feet tall—into space for the very first time! This rocket has been in development for almost a decade and could shake things up in the commercial space industry and in th
Ever wondered how a city boosts its economic growth? Sparta, Wisconsin, has a secret weapon: its business parks. Let's chat about South Pointe Business Park, a shining example. Around ten years ago, Spruce City snatched up nearly 200 acres on its south side. Why? To create a hub, South Pointe, wher
Rhode Island's education system isn't working for many kids, especially those from low-income families and communities of color. For example, in 2024, only about 24% of low-income third graders met reading expectations, compared to nearly 50% of their wealthier peers. Math scores show a similar gap.
Blue Origin has postponed the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, was set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission aims to test the communications, power, and control systems for Blue Origin's multi-use
