The University of South Carolina is marking a big milestone this school year—it's the 50th anniversary of women's varsity sports! The university threw a special celebration to honor the female student-athletes who have made a mark on Gamecock Athletics. On Sunday, over 250 former athletes, represent
Have you ever wondered how the food you eat affects your mood, weight, and sleep? If you're making New Year's resolutions, maybe you're thinking about changing your diet to boost your health. U. S. News & World Report has made this easier by ranking the healthiest diets every year. In their report,
In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,
Willows are becoming quite popular for big ecosystem recovery projects. But there's a question: which size of willow cuttings fares best when planted in the field? Scientists compared the survival of willow cuttings from different places, diameters, and lengths over two growing seasons in Alberta, C
It's been a rough few months for the U. K. government's budget plans. Since the Labour party unveiled their first budget back in October, the costs of borrowing money have been climbing fast. The problem? Investors are losing confidence, and that means the government has to pay more to borrow money.
Get ready for a big change in the social media world! TikTok, the popular video app with over 170 million US users, is set to be shut down in the US next Sunday. This is happening because of a law passed by Congress back in April, which requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell it
For over 60 years, we've dreamed of computers transforming education. Now, it's happening. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved Unbound Academy, an online school using AI teaching assistants. They promise 2. 4 times faster academic growth than traditional schools. This isn't just a new t
Tumors are tricky because they don't all look the same. This makes it tough to hit them with the right medicine. But scientists have found a clever way to use inflammation to guide special cells called neutrophils, which carry drugs, right to the tumor site. They do this by causing a tiny, controlle
As wildfires rage around Los Angeles, families and educators are mourning the loss of beloved outdoor learning spaces and the impact on students. Irina Contreras, a program manager, saw her daughter's outdoor education sanctuary go up in flames. The fires have hit various educational settings hard,
You might think that drowning is all about water in the lungs, but there’s another silent killer at play: hypothermia. This study took a close look at how cold temperatures affect drowning victims who have heart attacks outside of the hospital. Scientists wanted to know if hypothermia makes these si
