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Target Hits Pause on DEI and Pride Festivals

January 26, 2025

Ever wished you could rewind time and change things? Well, Target wants to do just that with their diversity efforts. The retail giant recently announced they’re ending their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. This is big news, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and organizers of the T

health

Polish Kids with Diabetes and ADHD: A Double Challenge

January 26, 2025

Life is tough enough for kids with type 1 diabetes, but imagine also dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is a common situation in Poland, according to researchers. Many kids with type 1 diabetes (T1D) also have ADHD, but it often goes unnoticed. This makes managing dia

health

Psychedelics: A Fresh Look at Mental Health Treatment

January 26, 2025

Psychedelics have been part of human culture for centuries, with strong links to spiritual practices. Now, scientists are exploring their potential to heal mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These drugs work by changing how brain areas communicate with each other, making the br

science

Beyond Basics: New Insights into Bioanalysis from the 2024 Workshop

January 25, 2025

In May 2024, San Antonio, Texas, played host to the 18th Workshop on Recent Issues in Bioanalysis (18th WRIB). This annual gathering brings together over 1, 100 experts from pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory agencies. The week-long event is

sports

Buffalo’s Star Linebackers: A New Challenge for the Chiefs

January 25, 2025

The Buffalo Bills are gearing up to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, and this time, they've got a secret weapon. Unlike last year, the Bills will have both starting linebackers, Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard, ready to play. This is a big deal because last year, they had to

politics

U. S. Brings Back Old Policy on Abortion Funding

January 25, 2025

Imagine you're sitting in a high-stakes meeting with key players from various U. S. government branches. The President has just dropped a memo on the table, reviving an old policy known as the Mexico City Policy. This policy, now back in action, means that U. S. funds won't support international gro

politics

Immigration Laws and Trump's Attempt to Change Birthright Citizenship

January 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, has sparked a legal battle. One of the first tests for this order took place in a Seattle courtroom. A federal judge, John C. Coughenour, temporarily blocked the order and labele

science

Melatonin's Role in Protecting Mung Beans from Cadmium Stress

January 25, 2025

Did you know that melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep, also plays a big role in protecting plants? Scientists found that when mung bean plants are under stress from cadmium, melatonin steps in to help. This tiny molecule boosts the activity of several key enzymes, making the plants more resil

politics

Does Birthright Citizenship Order Leave Babies 'Stateless'?

January 24, 2025

President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship has sparked concern among immigrant groups. The order aims to limit citizenship to children born in the U. S. to parents who are citizens or permanent residents. But what does this mean for asylum-seekers? Imagine a Venezuelan coupl

politics

Judge Halts Trump's Plan to End Citizenship for Kids Born in US

January 24, 2025

On Thursday, a Seattle federal judge halted President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Judge John Coughenour, appointed by Ronald Reagan, blocked the president's executive order, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional. " The order faced opposition from four Democratic-led states