STEM

Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Improving Health for People on Antipsychotic Medicines

People who take antipsychotic drugs often face weight gain, high blood sugar, and other health problems. Doctors have tried many non‑drug methods to help these patients stay healthy. A recent review looked at all the evidence about such methods, from diet plans to exercise and sleep changes. Stud

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding mental health care from different viewpoints

Hospital stays for mental health in the UK often focus on people with psychosis, who make up about half of all admissions. More than 50% of these patients end up back in the hospital within seven years, showing how common repeat treatments are. While recovery plans usually depend on trust and teamwo

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Apr 19 2026SPORTS

How a tiny dot on a putter can help your golf game

Golfers know putting can make or break a round. A shaky stroke often means a missed putt. That’s why Ping designed the Scottsdale TEC putter series with a unique feature: a small dot near the top. The idea is simple—focus on that dot when you set up, and your eyes stay steady. This "quiet eye" techn

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

LSU’s big step in science education and research

Louisiana State University is taking a giant leap with its new $148 million science building, set to open fully in 2026. The 148, 000-square-foot space isn’t just another campus addition—it’s designed to give students cutting-edge labs and research areas, potentially pulling top talent to the state.

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why photo colors favored light skin (and how art fights back)

Back in the days of film cameras, photo labs used color-correcting guides called Shirley Cards. These cards featured a white woman named Shirley, which meant photos of Black people often came out looking too dark or unnatural. The mismatch wasn’t intentional at first—Shirley was just a Kodak employe

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Updates Coming to Torchlight: Infinite

The latest season for Torchlight: Infinite is here with fresh challenges for players. Instead of the usual grind, this update introduces Luna Statues in the Netherrealm. These special statues can be activated to fight Luna monsters, earning players loot and Performance Energy. A new twist is the Lun

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Quiet Turn: How a Hospital Baby Changed One Doctor’s Fate

The finale of the second season ends on a surprisingly gentle note, with Dr. Robby holding an abandoned infant named Baby Jane Doe. Rather than a dramatic rescue from a ledge, the episode closes with Robby talking to the baby about his own childhood abandonment and the bright possibilities that stil

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Digital health reviews often miss the mark on solid evidence, study finds

Many health studies today rely on digital tools, but reviews of these studies often fall short. Researchers looked at how well these reviews spot strong evidence. The problem? Many don’t. Shaky methods can blur key findings, making it harder to trust what we read. A big issue is how reviews pick st

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Apr 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Clean is Clean Enough? Bacteria and Our Rivers

Nothing we flush ever really disappears. Most of it ends up in a treatment plant where armies of bacteria quietly get to work, breaking down what we send down the pipes. In cities with advanced systems like the A2O process, wastewater passes through three stages—first without oxygen, then with limit

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Local groups team up to spark third-graders' interest in science and film

Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp

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