A teacher in Colorado has been accused of serious crimes. Teresa Whalin, a 28-year-old wellness teacher, is facing charges. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. This relationship lasted for over a year. After they broke up, Whalin allegedly stalked the student. The student
First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v
The idea of portable mortgages is making waves. It's a concept where homeowners can take their mortgage with them when they move. This means keeping the same interest rate and terms instead of getting a new loan. The goal? To get more people moving in a slow housing market. Right now, many homeowne
People with kidney transplants often face a tough battle. Their bodies are kept from rejecting the new kidney with drugs that weaken their immune system. This makes them more likely to get infections, especially in their lungs. Traditional methods of finding these infections might not be enough. A r
Education has been stuck in a rut for decades. The system focuses too much on test scores and not enough on how students grow and participate. This approach pushes students to give up, especially in high school. But there's a better way. Some teachers have found success by grading students on effor
Sean Kenney, a master LEGO builder, has created an amazing exhibit called Brick Planet. It's on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This exhibit features over 1. 5 million LEGO bricks. They form detailed scenes from different ecosystems around the world. The exhibit opened on November
Deep inside a cave on the Albanian-Greek border, something unusual is happening. A massive spider web, possibly the largest ever found, stretches along the cave walls. This web is not just home to one type of spider, but two different species living together peacefully. Normally, spiders are solitar
Tremane Wood's life took a dramatic turn on November 13, 2023. Just moments before his scheduled execution, Oklahoma's governor changed his death sentence to life in prison without parole. This decision came after over two decades on death row for a crime that happened in 2002. Wood was convicted f
In Saudi Arabia, healing isn't just about medicine. It's about culture, family, and beliefs. This review looks at how these factors influence physical therapy. It's not just about the exercises or treatments. It's about understanding the person and their background. The review found that modesty, f
Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) are not just any ordinary material. They have special abilities that make them super useful in many areas. Unlike regular materials, LCEs can both sense and move. This makes them perfect for creating buildings that can respond to their environment. Imagine a buildin
