Work stress can really take a toll on people. It's not just about feeling overwhelmed. It can change how someone thinks and feels about their job. This is what a recent study dug into. It looked at how stress affects workers' minds and emotions. The study used a theory that connects thoughts and fee
Haiti's health system is facing a lot of problems. It's not just about having good ideas. It's also about making sure those ideas can actually work. This is a big challenge, but it's not impossible. With the right support and effort, things can improve. One of the main issues is the lack of resourc
The quest for justice in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has hit another snag. A federal appeals court recently overturned a plea deal that would have spared Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the attacks, from facing the death penalty. This decision has reopened a complex legal batt
Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte
In Texas, Kerr County faced a tough choice: invest in a flood warning system or risk lives. The county knew the danger. Nearby, Wimberley County had already lost 13 people to flooding. Kerr County's officials wanted to act, but money was the problem. They looked to FEMA for help, but the state turne
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
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that can be found in water. They can carry harmful chemicals like PCBs. A study looked at the Langat River in Malaysia. They checked six spots from the river mouth to areas further inland. The study found different amounts of microplastics at each spot. The hig
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
In Gaza, hospitals are facing a severe fuel shortage, which is putting patients' lives at risk. Doctors are forced to share incubators among multiple babies, and some hospitals are shutting down vital services like kidney dialysis. The UN has warned that the situation is critical, with very little f
Major League Baseball is bringing a new tech tool to the All-Star Game in Atlanta. This tool is called the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system. It helps umpires make better calls on balls and strikes. The league is testing it during the All-Star Game to see if it should be used in all games next year
