Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
It’s no secret that technology is transforming the way we work. A recent study found that a whopping 88% of Gen Z uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help them with their jobs. This generation, known for its tech-savviness, turns to AI to beat what some call “task paralysis”—feeling overwhelmed by
Obesity is a big problem worldwide, caused by a mix of genetics and daily habits like diet, lack of exercise, and sleep problems. This study looked at how certain versions of the Clock gene, which controls our body's internal clock, interact with daily habits to affect obesity in people from Pakista
A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe
What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t
Want to explore the rich history of local tribes? The Human Rights Education Institute is throwing a special event called "Native American Heritage Day"! From 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Tuesday, you can dive into activities, crafts, and stories that celebrate the heritage of the indigenous people. Feel
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) hasn't been a big part of the global chat about long-term care (LTC) policies, even though many SSA countries have adopted global promises to build fair and sustainable LTC systems. This piece looks into why there's a roadblock in creating policies that truly fit the needs o
Have you ever wondered what happens to mice when they go on a long space trip? Scientists found out that staying on the International Space Station (ISS) for 37 days can cause some weird things to happen to their genes. They looked at the mice's RNA, which is like a blueprint for making proteins, an
A judge in Denver decided a transgender volleyball player from San Jose State can play in the Mountain West Conference tournament this week. Some team players sued, saying it's unfair and dangerous. The judge didn't agree and said the rules haven't changed. San Jose State is excited to compete. The
Infected wounds often struggle to heal due to bacterial invasion and inflammation. To tackle this, scientists created a unique scaffold using hyaluronan and modified gelatin. This scaffold, called HAG-g-C, was designed to mimic a protein-rich environment and was decorated with a natural antimicrobia
