Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl
The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it sticks around for too long it can hurt both body and mind. People often feel the buzz of worry before a deadline or the tightness in their shoulders after a hard talk. A short burst of stress can actually sharpen focus and push us to solve problems, but a
The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’
Scientists built a Spanish app called PreveCan. The goal is to share advice from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. These organizations published guidelines in 2018 on how to keep cancer risk low. PreveCan shows tips about diet, exercise, weight, and ot
California is the biggest and most varied state in America. That mix makes rules hard to make, because many groups want a say and none agree fast enough. Because of this, problems like homelessness, poverty, water shortages, and low school scores stay open for years. Students in California lag behi
The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi
The last step in figuring out how much damage the former Columbia Falls smelter has caused to nature is now ready. A plan written by state and federal agencies, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other partners will examine the site again and decide how to repair or pay for long‑term h
People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to
Young Rwandan women who have albinism juggle three layers of stigma: being female, having a disability, and facing myths about their skin. These overlapping prejudices make it hard for them to get the health care they need, especially when it comes to sex and pregnancy. Even though Rwanda is work
