Former President Donald Trump has outlined a new vision for education in the U. S. He wants to rid schools and colleges of what he calls "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism. Trump also aims to abolish diversity and inclus
In 2017, thousands marched in Washington DC for science funding and analysis in politics. Fast forward a few years, and America's trust in science was divided. While most Americans trust scientists, the pandemic showed cracks. Democrats kept their faith, but Republicans lost theirs. Masks and vaccin
NASA, with help from Microsoft, has crafted a clever AI chatbot named Earth Copilot. This tool is designed to make sense of the massive and complicated data that NASA's satellites collect about our planet. From tracking climate change to monitoring wildfires, the data is incredibly detailed and comp
Imagine exploring the complex world of materials without actually having to touch them. That's where graph theory comes in, especially in molecular dynamics simulations. Scientists have been using graph theory to dig deep into the chemical and physical properties of materials, like a treasure hunt f
Imagine this: a woman graduates from the University of Rhode Island in the 1950s, a time when women pursuing higher education were rare. Fast forward to 2023, and her estate, along with her husband's, gifts URI a whopping $65 million—the largest donation in the university's history. Meet Helen Izzi
Imagine a world where every child has access to the same medical care, regardless of where they live. This is the dream that drives hand surgeons to embark on mission trips. The problem? Many regions struggle with limited resources and high costs. Traveling to these countries isn't just about treati
After Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U. S. presidential election, several celebrities have voiced their discontent and even announced plans to leave the country. Let's take a look at who's planning to pack their bags and why. Eva Longoria is moving her family out of Los Angel
Virtual reality (VR) is making big waves in the world of brain training. With the rise of affordable VR technology and easy-to-use software, scientists are finding new ways to use VR for neurofeedback training. Neurofeedback, or NF, is a method that helps people learn to control their brain signals.
Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for
Imagine you're trying to measure how much education people have gotten over time. Up until now, many researchers have just lumped people into groups, like "some high school" or "college degree. " But that can lose important details about how much education someone really has. This new study brings a
