Ron Gilbert, a well-known figure in the gaming world, has taken a surprising turn from his usual adventure games. His latest creation, Death by Scrolling, is a far cry from his classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island. This new game is a rogue-lite action-survival game where players mus
In a recent legal showdown, a California court backed Santa Rosa's plan to sell a downtown parking garage. The case, which started nearly three years ago, was all about whether the city followed the rules in declaring the garage as surplus property. The garage, known as Garage 5, is located on Thir
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) launched the Academic Leadership Fellows Program (ALFP) back in 2005. This wasn't just another program. It was a response to a real need. The academy and the pharmacy profession were facing big challenges. They needed leaders who could step up
A new book takes a hard look at why so many kids today are feeling anxious and down. It points a big finger at smartphones and all that screen time. The idea is that kids aren't getting enough time to just be kids, playing outside and hanging out with friends in real life. Instead, they're glued to
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) for short, is a sneaky little molecule lurking in your bloodstream. Unlike cholesterol, it's not something you can easily control with diet or exercise. It's a genetic gift that can lead to serious health issues, like heart disease and aortic stenosis. Most folks are famili
Autism is a complex condition. It affects how people think, behave, and interact with others. Scientists are now looking at the gut-brain connection. They believe it plays a big role in autism. The gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms. These are called microbes. In people with autism, these m
Anchorage is in the midst of a heated debate about housing and neighborhoods. The proposed Transit-Supportive Development Overlay (TSDO) ordinance has sparked intense discussions. While some see it as a way to create more affordable housing, others worry about the impact on their neighborhoods. The
People need certain things to live well. Things like homes, hospitals, schools, and fun places. But not everyone can get to these easily. Some people live close to them. Others have to travel far. This is a big problem. A recent study looked at this issue. They made a big list of places that give t
Doctors sometimes ask parents to leave the room during teen check-ups. This might seem odd, but there's a good reason. Teens often have questions or concerns they don't want to share in front of their parents. These can be about anything from anxiety to relationships. Doctors want to create a safe s
Kids with movement challenges, like those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), often need extra help. A recent look into this topic aimed to see what tools are out there and how well they work. The focus was on understanding who these tools help, why they're used, and what results they br
