Miri Ahuja, a 14-year-old from San Jose, wasn’t just worried about homework or weekend plans like most kids her age. Instead, she took on a challenge many adults shy away from: ensuring people in her community could easily access period products. Through her project, Period Positive Drive, she organ
Crayfish go by many names across the U. S. , and the labels say a lot about how humans interact with them. Scientists tend to use “crayfish” when studying these crustaceans. Fishermen switch to “crawdad” when using them as bait. But if they’re on a dinner plate, most people call them “crawfish, ” es
Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora
People who take antipsychotic drugs often face weight gain, high blood sugar, and other health problems. Doctors have tried many non‑drug methods to help these patients stay healthy. A recent review looked at all the evidence about such methods, from diet plans to exercise and sleep changes. Stud
The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors
A recent survey of about 400 people living in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island has sparked concern. The study, carried out by a national research firm, asked whether the Holocaust should be required reading in public schools. Nearly thirty percent of respondents said it is not necess
Google is expanding its custom chip lineup by talking to Marvell Technology about two new AI processors. One will be a memory‑processing unit that works beside Google’s existing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). The other will be a TPU designed only for inference, the part of AI that answers user requ
Netflix just raised prices again. This time, the cheapest ad-supported plan now costs nearly $9 per month, while its top-tier service without ads jumps to almost $27. These increases follow similar moves from other streaming giants like HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu, all of which have raised prices in
Hospital stays for mental health in the UK often focus on people with psychosis, who make up about half of all admissions. More than 50% of these patients end up back in the hospital within seven years, showing how common repeat treatments are. While recovery plans usually depend on trust and teamwo
Some big names forget that service workers are people too. From rude comments to throwing food, their behavior often goes viral. Chloe Fineman once used her TV fame as a free pass to skip a reservation, ignoring empty tables at a fancy restaurant. Hailey Bieber got called out by a hostess who said s
