Marriage is a big deal in society. It should be a happy event, but for many women in India, it brings trouble. The dowry system, where the bride's family gives money or gifts to the groom's family, is still common. Some people think it's okay, even if it causes harm. This study looked at women who d
Think about preparing students for the global challenges that lie ahead in farming and forestry. The NextFood Project, which kicked off in 2018, set out to identify the crucial skills needed to tackle sustainability and tech adaptation. Rather than relying solely on expert opinions and existing lite
For a while now, there's been a worry that students aren't doing as well as they should. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is like a big test that helps educators and policymakers compare how kids are doing in reading and math across different states. This test happens every two
Imagine if you were told that something you see as scary or pointless could actually change your life for the better. That's what Google is trying to do with artificial intelligence (AI). Most people don't care much about AI, even when big companies like Apple and Samsung put a lot of effort into it
Have you ever wondered how contact lenses work? Well, someone who has been crucial in figuring that out is Professor Eric Papas. He's one of the top experts in the world when it comes to researching and developing contact lenses. Imagine trying to put a tiny lens on your eye that needs to be comfort
This week, NYC's schools top official, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, didn't show up to a crucial meeting about supporting migrant students. The meeting was about ensuring all students are welcome and safe, regardless of immigration status. Her absence has raised eyebrows and led to whispers that Mayor Adams
Ever wondered how effective different methods are in spreading awareness about ADHD? There are many ways to educate caregivers, teachers, and clinicians, like training sessions, educational workshops, and behavior management strategies. Researchers recently combed through a bunch of studies to figur
Imagine you're in a classroom where the walls can change, and every question you ask gets an instant, personalized reply. That's what colleges and universities are aiming for with a new kind of teaching model. This model uses Virtual Reality (VR) and a clever algorithm called Contrastive Language-Im
Imagine diving into a world where nurses can use ultrasound machines to diagnose patients right at the bedside. That's what point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is all about. It's a safe and mighty tool for healthcare pros like doctors and nurses. But how good is it for teaching nursing students? That's
Imagine enjoying a nice meal of fish from Iseo Lake in northern Italy. That's what one person did, but a month later, they found an unexpected guest in their stool: a worm segment. This wasn't just any worm; it was a part of a tapeworm from the Dibothriocephalus genus. How did this happen? The fish
