A Jewish student at the University of Virginia had a scary night. His roommate, Robert Romer, had been sending antisemitic messages in their group chat. On October 21, Romer sent a threatening text about \""freeing Palestine. \"" The Jewish student felt this was a threat against him. Two days later
In New York City, a recent study looked at how police actions and violent crimes impact student attendance. The research used data from public schools over six years, from 2013 to 2019. It focused on two main things: arrests made by police and reported violent crimes. The study found something inte
Testosterone levels dropping in men can lead to muscle loss, especially in the limbs. But why does this happen? Scientists have been digging into this question. They found that when testosterone levels drop, the body's internal clocks in muscles get messed up. This mess-up is linked to higher levels
Climate change is making our oceans hotter. This is bad news for bivalve mollusks like mussels and clams. They are struggling to cope with these new conditions. Scientists wanted to see how these creatures manage their energy when temperatures rise. They looked at two types: the Mediterranean musse
A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize t
A Texas senator, Ted Cruz, found himself in hot water after taking a trip to Greece while his home state faced a terrible flood. The flood, which happened on July 3, caused a lot of damage and sadly took many lives, including children. Cruz was spotted enjoying his vacation at the Parthenon in Athen
Special education professionals in Saudi Arabia are starting to see the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there are still many hurdles to overcome before AI can be fully integrated into the diagnostic process. One of the biggest challen
Nina, a 17-year-old with severe autism, is a familiar face in Newburyport, known for her outgoing personality and her service dog, Raja. She loves her daily outings with her mom, Sarah, whether it's cycling together or swimming at the YMCA. The community has welcomed Nina with open arms, but there's
In central Texas, heavy rains led to deadly floods, sparking a closer look at the U. S. President's actions against climate research and disaster readiness. The National Weather Service (NWS) did warn about the flood, but many key positions were empty before the disaster. This raised questions about
Burnout is often seen as a result of too much stress at work. But what if it's more than that? Recent studies suggest that burnout is not just about stress or a person's ability to handle it. Instead, it's about a mismatch between what a person can do and what their job demands. Think of it like tr
