In many African nations, giving children vitamin A in two doses can prevent blindness and death. But the question is: how should governments deliver these shots to get the most benefit for the least money? A recent study looked at three countries—DRC, Togo and Niger—to answer that. The researchers
The NFL’s free‑agency season has kicked off with teams making big moves before the official start on Wednesday. Several quarterbacks are already on new rosters: Geno Smith joined the Jets, Tua Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons, and Malik Willis is on the Dolphins’ list. Kyler Murray and Aaron Rodge
When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or
The Anchorage School District finished its spring break with a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, but the path to that balance was paved with hard cuts. Facing a $90 million shortfall at the start of this cycle, leaders had to make decisions none wanted. They trimmed administrative costs and cut
The research looked at why students in Hong Kong universities stay up late, even when they know it hurts their health. Twenty people were asked to talk about their habits from September to December, and the answers fell into five key ideas. First, many students try hard to control what they do befor
The Journal of Medical Ethics marked half a century in 2025, sparking thoughts about how the field has evolved and where it should head next. At that year’s Institute of Medical Ethics conference, researchers gathered opinions from attendees to map out the discipline’s future. They asked three key q
The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled
Wild mustard species have found clever ways to live in water‑logged places. When rain turns a field into a pond, these plants do not simply drown. Instead they grow special air‑filled tissues that let oxygen reach their roots. Some species develop extra roots on the surface, while others ch
The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc
A well‑known actor recently shared his take on the future of money. He believes that Bitcoin, still tied to the U. S. dollar, will struggle as the currency weakens. “People don’t want money that can disappear with a click, ” he said, noting he owns less than one percent of his assets in Bitcoin. His
