When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've
Over the past decade and a half, biomedical research has seen a fascinating evolution, moving from cultivating stem cells to constructing intricate, miniature organ models known as organoids. These tiny, 3D structures mimic the functions of full-sized organs, marking a shift from understanding cell
Ever wondered how social media affects the daily lives of college students in Tunisia? It turns out, many students are spending hours scrolling through their feeds, and this could be leading to a serious problem: social media addiction. Researchers recently took a close look at how widespread this i
Scientists have long known that problems in the hippocampus, a key part of the brain, are connected to psychosis. It's been noticed that people with psychosis tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes. Some think this shrinkage could be caused by too much glutamate, a chemical that helps brain cells
Have you ever wondered if being bullied could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Well, scientists in Sweden took a close look at this. They followed over 16, 000 twins from the time they were 15 until they were 24. They wanted to see if those who experienced bullying were more likely to de
Imagine the journey of a soccer legend named Marta. She has played for nearly a decade with the Orlando Pride in the NWSL championship, which is happening this Saturday. Marta has won numerous awards and played in many big tournaments. She believes that the NWSL is the best soccer league in the worl
In the world of high school sports, the football fields were buzzing with action. The Dassel-Cokato Chargers faced off against Stewartville in the Class 3A Championship, but it wasn't their day. Stewartville took the victory with a score of 43-22. Caleb Smock, Kobee Thielen, and Octavius Winston eac
Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling
Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just
Scientists have turned to Twitter to figure out what people really think about medicines used to treat COVID-19. They dug through over 600, 000 US tweets from January 2020 to November 2021, focusing on four drugs: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, which had some anecdotal support, and Molnupiravir
