In the middle of a growing legal battle over climate damages, two very different programs are trying to shape how judges think about science. One group, linked to the fossil‑fuel industry and conservative free‑market advocates, is hosting a big symposium in Nashville. The other, called the Climate J
The Tulsa school board decided not to cut funding for special education after a recent budget proposal. The decision keeps the district’s programs running and supports students who need extra help. The board’s move came after a plan to reduce special‑Ed resources was put forward by district offic
The state Senate approved a new budget that will bring more money to schools, towns and health care. After weeks of public talks the lawmakers voted 30‑6, with all opposition from Republicans. The plan adds $180 million for education and $100 million to help struggling towns, hoping to keep lo
When school bells ring before 8 a. m. , high schoolers are still in their deepest sleep—like adults waking up at 4 a. m. to run marathons. Scientists call this their "body clock shift. " At puberty, teens naturally stay awake later and wake up later too. Yet most schools start when their brains are
Many universities today have classrooms where political balance is missing. At one top school, Democrats now outnumber Republicans by over 30 to 1 in key departments like arts and law. That ratio looks similar at another Ivy League campus where faculty have worked for decades. Three or four decades
Over 3, 000 students from Florida SouthWestern State College will soon step into the workforce, carrying more than just diplomas. Many grew up during the sudden shift to online learning in 2020, forcing them to build resilience and adapt quickly—skills that matter more now than ever. These graduates
Scientists often struggle to watch how tiny catalysts behave in tough acidic environments. These catalysts help speed up chemical reactions, like splitting water into oxygen, but their structures can shift unpredictably. A team found a way to track the same iridium nanocatalysts over long periods us
A family that has visited 28 countries now enjoys a new kind of freedom. Their children, who grew up traveling everywhere, suddenly have passports that let them move and work more easily. The change came when a new Canadian law allows anyone with a Canadian ancestor to claim citizenship. The pare
WIS First Alert Weather has just earned a top honor from an independent group that rates TV weather reports. The award says it is the most accurate in its region, a big deal for viewers who rely on clear forecasts. The organization that gave the award is called WeatherRate. It doesn’t belong to any
The Long Beach aquarium has refreshed its free Marine Species Report Card, a public guide that shows how California’s coastal wildlife are doing. After two years of work, the original 30‑species list now grows to include three more: the cabezon fish, the horn shark and the sheep crab. The report
