Imagine you're trying to find a solution to a big problem, like cancer. To make sure your solution works for everyone, you need people from all walks of life to test it out. But sometimes, certain groups are left out. That's exactly what happens in clinical trials. The NHS-Galleri trial is trying t
Imagine learning how to administer chemotherapy without any real-world risks. That's what a group of nursing students did, thanks to a smartphone virtual reality (VR) training program. This study looked into how well nursing students accepted this new way of learning. The VR training was designed t
Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed
President Trump kicked off his term by issuing an executive order that put an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order, titled "Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation, " argued that these programs disadvantage hard-working America
Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could
Just before Donald Trump took over, the Department of Education announced a $75 million grant to attract and keep more nonwhite teachers. This program, called Supporting Effective Educator Development, is about boosting “educator diversity. ” Some believe students of color need teachers who come fro
Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t
President Donald Trump is making big changes in the federal workforce. He's going after employees who focus on diversity and inclusion, as well as those who work on policies. This is happening very quickly, just days after he started his new term. These moves are worrying federal workers and their u
Imagine a world beneath the ocean's surface where some corals are not just stationary builders of vast reefs, but active explorers. Corals are usually known for their diverse shapes, colors, and immobility. Most of the over 6, 000 known coral species are colonial, forming dense communities where ind
Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with
