Winter has hit Northeast Ohio hard, turning roads into slippery obstacles. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working tirelessly, with crews on 12-hour shifts, to clear the ice and snow. Even so, keeping up with the heavy snowfall is tough. ODOT's Amanda McFarland explained that despit
Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participat
What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio
A big win for Team USA at the United Cup! Guess who played a key role? Yes, ‘Danimal, ’ aka Danielle Collins, was a driving force despite being under the weather. She didn’t compete, but her presence counted. She cheered from the bench, keeping spirits high. Even through sickness, Collins showed wha
Ever thought about the tiny critters in soil that help plants grow? We're talking about microbes, and they love nitrogen (N)! Scientists have a nifty tool called qSIP to see which microbes are using N. Usually, this is done in a lab. But what about in the real world? Two sites were picked to compare
Recently, a leak has shown off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone SE 4. These models suggest that Apple is ditching the classic design for something new. The leaked photos show the phone in both white and black, which are regular color choices for Apple. What's interesting is that the rear camera o
Ohio's Little Miami Local Schools is stirring up a debate. On Thursday night, the school board will talk about a policy that might make teachers take down most posters, flags, and displays in classrooms. The district wants to focus classrooms on the curriculum, not social or political issues. Littl
In the UK, interesting patterns emerge when we look at who gets atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder. Unlike in the US, where white people are more likely to have AF but less likely to have AF-related strokes, the UK's healthcare system might paint a different picture. The UK's s
In January 2024, the world once again turned its eyes to Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who was released on parole. This event prompted many to reevaluate the social factors that contributed to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. By applying theories like Connell's gender order theory a
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what it means to be a man in America. Some people think we've lost our way. The return of Donald Trump to the presidency might help change that, according to a group of 12 men we spoke to. They voted for Trump because they think he's a real "man's man" who un
