A recent review of dozens of studies finds that having a doula—someone who supports expectant parents before, during, and after birth—can lower stress for mothers and increase the chances that babies are breastfed early. The research pulled data from 22 earlier investigations, most of which used
The new plan comes from Florida’s governor, who wants a map that could change the balance of power in Congress by targeting four seats held by Democrats. He has asked lawmakers to meet for a special session next week to review the proposal. If it passes, Republicans could hold 24 of Florida’s 28 sea
Mike Tomlin, once the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has recently stepped away from coaching. His long time with the team still gives him a close look at what’s happening behind the scenes. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Tomlin talked about the future of the Steelers’ quarterbac
The government of Mali is under heavy pressure after insurgents carried out coordinated attacks two days ago, targeting a major army base near the capital and killing the defence minister. These assaults showed an unprecedented level of cooperation between the al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the Tuareg‑
Brazil’s health system faces a common problem: turning scientific studies into everyday care. A new effort called Grand Challenges Brazil tries to fix this by taking ideas that work elsewhere and fitting them into the country’s own context. The project studies what helps or hinders this “knowl
Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000
Bryn Mawr College, a 141‑year‑old women’s institution in Pennsylvania, is reshaping its future with bold experiments and a clear long‑term plan. Last spring the school tested a program that paired senior students with alumni mentors through Zoom, offering guidance on life after graduation. The pilot
Scientists have found a way to make a gout drug less likely to trigger the immune system. The drug, uricase, normally comes from a fungus called Aspergillus flavus and can cause allergic reactions in some patients. Researchers attached very small particles, called carbon dots, made from citric acid
A team of chemists set out to make bright, useful light‑emitting molecules by tweaking tiny parts of a common chemical framework called anthracene. They linked the anthracene core to other groups that can either donate or withdraw electrons, creating a family of “donor‑acceptor” dyes. By changing wh
A fierce night of weather struck Texas, bringing big hail and wind that could reach 90 miles per hour. Many people in North Texas saw tornadoes, and the National Weather Service is now checking damage to confirm each report. The storm forced twenty families out of their homes and left several peo
