Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a
Scientists studied 15 long‑term forest sites around the world, from tropical jungles to Arctic woodlands. They measured how many different tree species were present and how much organic carbon was stored in the soil, a key factor that helps slow climate change. The overall trend showed that forests
The idea that people’s traditions and the animals and plants around them are linked has been clear for a long time, yet planners rarely use this link in concrete ways. A new study tries to fix that by creating a practical map of “biocultural diversity” – a mix of biological variety, habitat health,
Golloria George built her online fame by speaking up where others stayed silent. With over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she didn’t just share makeup routines—she called out gaps in the industry. Her viral 2024 video criticized a foundation shade so off that she said it
In Canada, researchers often submit applications to ethics boards before starting a study. These forms normally ask for basic details about the trial, but they rarely prompt investigators to think about who will benefit from the research or how patients will be involved in decisions. The study lo
Tech companies often chase the next big idea without stopping to ask who’s missing from the conversation. At a recent industry gathering, three leaders shared how unexpected perspectives shifted their approach to crypto products, policies, and hiring—proving that diversity isn’t just about fairness,
TikTok has become a go-to spot for many Americans looking for quick laughs or news, and doctors are hopping on the trend to share health tips. Dermatology videos are especially popular because skin problems affect everyone. Yet, the field itself is still not very diverse. A recent study looked at t
Autism Acceptance Month, once a celebration of progress, now feels like a warning sign. The community’s hard‑won gains—like having autistic voices lead conferences and the passing of the Autism CARES Act—are being challenged by new misinformation. A recent press event featuring a health official
The Missouri Botanical Garden wasn’t always a global leader in plant science. When Peter Raven took over in 1971, it was just a pretty garden with a few researchers. But Raven saw something bigger: plants weren’t just decorations—they were the foundation of life. Two-thirds of Earth’s species live i
Less than a hundred years ago, music was something nearly everyone made. Children learned songs from parents, neighbors sang together at harvests, and towns had their own local sounds. Today, most of us are listeners, not makers. Generative AI is about to push that shift even faster, turning music f
