From 1871 to 1875, something unusual happened every year at the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum in Wakefield. The Medical Superintendent, James Crichton-Browne, put together a series of gatherings called medical conversaziones. These were not your typical meetings. They were a mix of learning and
Six Asante shrine figures, known as abosom and asuman, have quite the story to tell. These figures didn't just sit in one place; they traveled far and wide, changing hands and meanings along the way. They started in what was then the Gold Coast, now Ghana, and passed through the hands of many differ
Chemists have found a clever way to build tiny, valuable ring structures called cyclopropanes. These rings are super important in medicine and chemistry, so finding new ways to make them is a big deal. The tricky part? Making different types of these rings from the same starting stuff. Here's where
The Connecticut Sun, a standout team in the WNBA, might be heading to Boston. A group led by Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the Boston Celtics, has agreed to buy the team for a record $325 million. This deal could also include $100 million for a new practice facility in Boston. The Mohegan Trib
Maryland is shaking things up! The state is looking for a fresh, modern office space for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This isn't just about a new address. It's about giving educators a better workspace and saving money. The current building, the Nancy S. Gransmick Building, is
People often talk about boys struggling in school. They say boys are falling behind girls. Some even blame female teachers for this. But is this really true? Let's look at the facts. First, it's not new that girls get better grades. This has been happening for a long time. Even before women could v
UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has
Have you ever received a compliment and immediately felt uncomfortable? You're not alone. Many people find it challenging to accept praise, and it's not just about being modest. It's a complex issue that involves self-perception and social interactions. When someone says something nice to you, what
Chicago was buzzing this week, with Lollapalooza bringing in crowds and big-name artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator. But the city wasn't just about music; politics was heating up too. Governor Pritzker signed some important bills, including one to boost pensions for certain Chicago p
Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from s
