President Joe Biden has been a long-time supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), believing that no one should face discrimination based on their sex. On January 27, 2020, Virginia, the 38th state, ratified the ERA. This means that three-fourths of the states have now approved it, which is wha
Macrophages, the body's cleanup crew, swallow dead cells through a process called efferocytosis. During this cleanup, they make special lipid molecules using oxygenases. Among these, very reactive lipid-derived electrophiles (LDEs) can modify important proteins inside the cells. But until now, we di
Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who
Ever wondered how a parent's bond with their child can influence academic success? A recent study dove into this topic, focusing on junior high school students in China. The findings? Both moms and dads play crucial roles, but moms seem to have a bigger impact. The study used data from the China Edu
Have you ever wondered how warnings about long-term risks of medication affect elderly people's decision to stop taking it? Scientists decided to find out. They created a hypothetical situation, or vignette, to see what happens when seniors are told about potential dangers of their pills. Imagine b
Ever wondered what happens after a kid goes through a lifestyle change program to tackle obesity? Researchers took a closer look at a group of overweight and obese kids who participated in a hospital-based program. The goal? To see if the changes they made stuck around for the long haul. Turns out,
Imagine if you could build tiny machines that are almost invisible to the naked eye. That's what scientists are doing with nanomaterials. These are materials that are incredibly small—about 100, 000 times thinner than a human hair! To make high-tech devices, scientists need to gather and organize th
Ever thought about investing more in bonds to boost future returns? Vanguard is suggesting just that. They've created a model portfolio that leans heavily on fixed income, with about 60% in bonds and 40% in stocks. This is different from the typical 60/40 portfolio. Why? Vanguard believes higher bon
The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee
In Brookline, MA, the town has just handed out a significant chunk of money—$450, 000 to be exact—to support a local education initiative. The Martin Trust Partnership In Education is the lucky recipient, and they've got big plans for the cash. Over the next four years, they aim to set up something
