Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman showed up to his first Senate term with big plans for changing how the chamber works. In 2022, he campaigned on getting rid of the filibuster rule that lets a small group block most laws. This rule often stops big changes, even when many Americans want them. Back
Finding trustworthy details about breast reconstruction online isn’t always easy. Many patients turn to websites hoping for helpful explanations. But a closer look shows big gaps in how understandable, reliable, and inclusive these resources really are. Studies suggest most guides use complicated me
Teaching isn’t just about test scores—that’s one thing a retired educator proved over two decades in the classroom. Instead of sitting through lectures, her students got to dig in the dirt, track birds, and run science experiments. She believed classrooms should feel alive, not like quiet boxes wher
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could change how science funding works in the U. S. Instead of letting experts decide where research money goes, political leaders might step in. This could reshape who gets funding and why. Right now, science funding often follows peer-reviewed
Treating a fast-growing cancer like advanced endometrial cancer used to rely only on looking at tumor cells under a microscope. Now, doctors use genetic testing to guide treatment instead. The biggest shift has come from drugs that help the immune system fight cancer. For some patients, these treatm
A fresh government plan could reshape how America funds science by giving political leaders more control over which studies receive federal money. Scientists worry this shift might push aside long-standing expert review processes that have shaped major breakthroughs in medicine, climate understandin
Every summer, a strange visitor crosses the ocean to visit parts of the United States. Tiny particles from the Sahara Desert in Africa travel thousands of miles, carried by winds across the Atlantic. This year, Mississippi will likely see its first wave of this dust over the weekend. The sky may loo
On a normal Sunday in Idaho, families gathered for a fun horse race event. Suddenly, armed officers arrived in helicopters and armored trucks. What was supposed to be a joyful day turned into chaos. Instead of five people targeted for gambling, 105 were arrested—all on minor immigration charges. Kid
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke to news editors in St. Petersburg, making a few surprising remarks about the war in Ukraine. He suggested that Russia could both keep fighting and still be open to a peace deal at the same time. "One doesn't rule out the other, " he said, explaining th
Everyday plastics contain hidden chemicals that might quietly harm male health over time. A growing body of research now links one of these chemicals, DEHP, to lower testosterone levels in adult men. Unlike quick health scares, this issue unfolds slowly, making it harder to spot the connection betwe
