North America has a new tiny resident. It's a bdelloid rotifer, a type of microscopic animal that loves cold. They are common in water all over the world. They have even been found in ice in the north and south poles. But until now, no one had found them in North American ice. Scientists thought th
Nursing school can be tough. Students often feel stressed and find it hard to stay motivated. But what if playing games could make learning easier and more enjoyable? A recent study suggests that adding game-like features to lessons can make a big difference. The study involved 163 third-year nursi
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
Depression among teens is a serious concern, and it affects girls more than boys. But why do some young people struggle with these feelings more than others? A recent study explored this question by examining what conditions lead to depressive symptoms in teens. The study involved 292 girls and 164
Nurses are people, not robots. They need time to unwind, and sometimes, that means browsing the internet during work hours. This habit, known as cyberloafing, isn't always a bad thing. It can make their shift more enjoyable and help them manage stress. However, excessive internet use might cut into
Nursing students need to be quick on their feet. They must know how to handle emergencies. But how can they get better at their jobs? A recent experiment tried to find out if 3D tech could help. It split first-year nursing students into two groups. One group learned the old-fashioned way. The other
A recent study looked at how a tech course for nursing students affected their ability to learn on their own and their views on technology. The research involved 109 first-year nursing students split into two groups. One group took a course on using technology in nursing, while the other group took
Nursing students need to practice in real settings. This means they must go to different hospitals and clinics. But arranging these placements is a big task. Teachers have to match students with the right spots. They also need to make sure students don't have to travel too far. This can take a lot o
Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service.
Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
