The Supreme Court is looking at two big cases that could change who can play in girls' and women's sports. The question is: Should states be able to stop transgender athletes from joining these teams? Inside the court, lawyers for transgender athletes say the bans are unfair. They argue that these
The Supreme Court is making waves with two big cases. One is about transgender athletes in women's sports. The other is about tariffs from the Trump era. In Idaho and West Virginia, there are laws stopping transgender girls and women from joining girls' or women's sports teams. The Supreme Court is
A husband-wife duo from Berkeley is blending art and science in a fresh way. Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg, both artists in their own right, have teamed up for a new project. Their work, "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time and Technology, " is set to hit San Francisco soon. This isn
Hard times in childhood can follow a person into adulthood. These tough experiences, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can lead to health and financial issues. But they might also make someone more likely to face or cause violence as an adult. This link is important to understand. It sh
AI tools are becoming common in schools and universities. But how do students' thoughts about these tools affect their learning? A recent study looked into this question. It mixed different research methods to understand the link between what students think, how they use AI, and their grades. First
A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha
Heart problems in women often go unnoticed. Doctors and tools designed to help don't always consider the unique needs of women. This is a big issue because heart disease shows up differently in women than in men. Yet, many digital health tools, like apps and wearables, don't account for these differ
Americans are tightening their belts when it comes to retirement savings. A recent study shows that two-thirds of people have cut back on saving over the past six months. This is largely due to economic uncertainty. More than half have either stopped or reduced their contributions to retirement acco
The world of technology is moving at lightning speed. What used to take years to catch on now happens in months. Think about it: the telephone took 75 years to reach 100 million users, but the internet did it in just seven years. And get this, GenAI reached that number in a few months. This rapid ch
In Canada, a big study is looking at how DNA testing helps people with rare diseases. This isn't just about finding out what's wrong. It's about seeing if this kind of testing actually makes a difference in people's lives. The study is following a group of patients. These are people who have rare d
