Studies that look at why teens feel detached from their thoughts or surroundings often use a tool called structural equation modeling. This method lets researchers test whether one factor, like stress or social anxiety, indirectly influences another factor, such as feeling disconnected. Recent wo
NASA is working hard to stop fuel leaks on its big rocket before the next test. The Space Launch System (SLS) used for Artemis missions has had a problem with hydrogen leaking during fueling. The leak caused a practice countdown to stop early in February. Scientists traced the problem to the
The recent dismissal of the Justice Department’s antitrust chief signals a shift toward a more business‑friendly climate in Washington. Law firms are now drafting memos that reflect the current administration’s willingness to approve corporate mergers, a reversal from last year’s campaign rhetoric t
Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di
The city of el‑Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region became the scene of a brutal assault that left more than six thousand people dead over just three days, according to a United Nations investigation. The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Janjaweed militia, who ove
The Colorado River, a lifeline for millions, has once again stalled negotiations among the seven western states that rely on it. Arizona, California and Nevada have urged their counterparts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to make more concessions after missing a critical deadline for the s
Scientists have released a new study that suggests the planet is nearing a dangerous threshold where many natural systems could fail. The research highlights that large ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica, frozen ground in northern regions, and the Amazon rainforest are closer to breaking po
In Europe, names linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein are sparking real consequences. Politicians, royals and officials are losing jobs or titles after the U. S. government released fresh documents that name them. The fallout is strikingly different from what’s happening across the Atlantic, where man
A Canadian curler has denied cheating after a video clip sparked a heated debate about rule violations in the Olympic curling tournament. The player, 44, claimed he had never intentionally touched a stone twice during play, a move that would give an unfair advantage. He suggested that the accusation
Students who think differently often find traditional classroom methods hard to follow. Using stories that mix pictures, sounds, and movement can change that picture. In a recent study, researchers tested how these mixed‑media tales affected kids with learning differences. They measured thr
