Life in the civil service can be a mixed bag. On one hand, you get stability and a sense of purpose. On the other, there can be a lack of growth, AKA a "hierarchical plateau, " where you hit a wall career-wise and nothing seems to change. This study, done in Guangdong Province, China, involved 286 c
Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at Prince George's County Community College in Maryland, urging young voters to keep engaging in politics. Her speech came after her defeat in the 2024 election and the return of her opponent, Donald Trump, to the White House. Harris emphasized the importa
Imagine you're in a hospital during a big pandemic. There aren't enough beds for everyone who needs them. That's where triage protocols come in. They're rules to help decide who gets the best care. But they're not easy decisions. People worry if they'll be picked based on their age, health, or socia
Epilepsy is a complex condition, often influenced by multiple genes. However, certain types can be traced back to just one gene and run in families, like focal epilepsy. Interestingly, those with focal epilepsy might have a higher chance of experiencing psychosis. But what about families where this
Scientists have created a new way to detect ethylenediamine (EDA), a chemical that's not so good for the environment. They made tiny, leaf-like structures called WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes using a special process called hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoflakes were checked under microscopes and found to b
Did you know that as mice age, they have fewer serotonin-producing neurons? These neurons are crucial for brain function and learning. Scientists found that older mice have fewer of these neurons in two key brain areas: the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) and the median raphe nucleus (MRN). This was espe
You might be wondering if running around and playing sports helps kids think better. Surprisingly, there's no clear answer yet! Scientists are still trying to figure out if daily physical activity and sports make a difference in how well kids can plan, focus, and remember things. This is what we cal
Imagine you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and you're trying to learn a new physical task. A recent study looked into how three simple factors—autonomy, positive expectations, and focus on external cues—could help people with MS perform better and learn faster. Researchers divided 30 MS patients into
Did you know that playing team sports might actually boost your child's brainpower? It's true! Scientists have found that kids who play team sports often develop better problem-solving skills and improve their memory. Why is that? Well, when your child is on a team, they have to think fast, make qui
Tropical Cyclone Chido brought devastation to Mayotte, an island territory off Africa’s eastern coast. The deadly storm, which struck over the weekend, has left at least 22 people dead and many more feared lost. Mayotte's authorities have declared a curfew as they rush to provide essentials like foo
