Metals in freshwater environments are causing changes that are not fully understood. Unlike the well-studied impacts of nutrients or climate, the effects of metals on the tiny organisms living in freshwater sediments are a mystery. These microscopic communities are crucial for the health of freshwat
Florida State University is taking a compassionate approach after a tragic shooting on its campus. The school's president has announced that students do not have to return for the final week of classes. This decision comes after a student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire near the student union, resulting
Thirty years have passed since the Oklahoma City bombing, the worst domestic attack in U. S. history. On a recent Saturday, former President Bill Clinton returned to the city to honor the victims and support those still affected. Clinton was in office when the tragedy struck on April 19, 1995. A tru
A health center in Long Beach has just opened its doors wider. This is not just any clinic. It is a place where the LGBTQ+ community can find a wide range of services. The clinic has grown a lot since it started. It now has more rooms for check-ups, a bigger lab, and even a dental clinic. This is a
People make choices every day. Each choice has a cost. This cost is what is given up to make the choice. For example, if you choose to buy a new video game, the cost is the money spent on the game. This is called an opportunity cost. It is the value of the next best alternative given up to purs
The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci
Easter is a big deal for Christians everywhere. This year, both Orthodox and Western churches celebrated on the same day, which doesn't happen often. In Lebanon, Christians gathered for Easter mass in a church that was almost destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. The scene was a stark reminder of the ch
The 5th annual Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA was a hit at the Soccerhaus Sports and Events Center in Colorado Springs. This event was a collaboration between Soccerhaus and Connecting Communities 719. It was a unique way to celebrate Easter, which is traditionally on a Sunday, but the fun started early thi
In Salvador, Brazil, a unique program is making waves in how future doctors and nurses learn to work together. The program is called Programa Candeal. It is a program that has been around for a while but has not been studied until now. It is a part of the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Hea
Denver is buzzing with new food spots and some closures. The city's restaurant scene is always changing, and this week is no exception. There's a new place to get your breakfast burrito fix. Los Dos Potrillos, a local favorite, has opened its sixth location. It's in the old Hacienda Colorado spot on
