In many rural parts of the country, schools are struggling to provide adequate mental health support for their students. In some areas, there is only one mental health professional for every 1, 100 students. This lack of resources is especially concerning given the high rates of depression, anxiety,
Clear communication is super important in health care. When things get mixed up, it can lead to bad health results, unhappy patients, and even complaints about health professionals. So, how can we make sure everyone is on the same page? One way is by using recordings from real doctor-patient chats.
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her jo
TiO2 nanoparticles are like tiny superheroes in the world of environmental science. They help clean up pollutants, but they need a boost to work better under visible light. Scientists have found a way to make them more powerful by adding tiny amounts of aluminum and sulfur. When these elements are
Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o
In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with
People are buying more eco-friendly products. To show they are green, these items often have special labels or certificates. But do these labels really mean the products are sustainable? That's a big question. Right now, there are many different labels. Some are strict, others not so much. This mak
In the world of science, tiny protein pieces called bioactive peptides (BPs) are making a big impact. They are used in many areas like food, medicine, and beauty products. But even though we know a lot about them, testing their effectiveness is still a challenge. These tiny heroes are made through
A big study looked at how smart someone is and how much school they had affects their mental health later in life. Researchers gathered data from over 272, 000 Norwegian men. When these men were around 18, they took intelligence tests. Then, when they were between 36 and 40, the researchers checked
The federal government has accused California of breaking a key civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to join girls' sports teams. This is part of a bigger push by the current administration to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the country. The Education Dep
