Screen are more popular than ever among toddlers. Across Latin America, tiny screens are replacing toys, and experts are starting to take notice. In a research that spanned 19 different countries, the digital diaper data delved into language skills of kids under 5 from various social and economic
Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.
When scientists dive into improving elderly oral health, they often face a hurdle. They struggle to make a genuine difference. Even when they work alongside other important players, things still often fail to add up. Sometimes, these collaborations aren't fruitful and do not make an impact. This
Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want.
The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i
Power mobility devices, or PMs, are basically small electric vehicles. They can be a big help for kids with cerebral palsy (CP). One exciting experiment involved two such devices, the Explorer Mini (EM) and the modified ride-on car (mROC). Parents tested these with their young ones over 16 weeks. Th
Family violence affects lots of South Asian women. Karen, a health expert, dived deep into this issue and found that addressing family violence in a health care context. is of high interest. This involves understanding the unique cultural and social experiences of these women. The professionals wor
People suffering from Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) face a never-ending battle against stubborn and painful skin eruptions, described as red pus-filled bumps. These periodic flare-ups, accompanied by constant inflammation, can significantly harm a person both physically and mentally. Affecte
South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban
The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L
