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Why School Safety Matters: A Look at New Laws

November 25, 2024

Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and

politics

Stand Up, Colorado: Protect Our Votes and Voices

November 24, 2024

Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just

lifestyle

Reviving the Forgotten: Malang's Mask Village

November 23, 2024

Once upon a time, a government program called Desaku Menanti relocated homeless residents to create a special village – the Mask Tourism Village in Malang. The idea was to showcase the unique Malangan Mask cultural heritage, and at first, it drew many curious visitors. However, the excitement didn't

health

Seniors Sit Less: A Guide to Setting Goals and Staying Active

November 22, 2024

Ever wondered how seniors manage to reduce their sitting time and stay active? Researchers delved into a specific program designed to help older adults cut down on sitting. They focused on three key aspects: how well the program was followed, if participants were happy with it, and the strategies th

science

Malaria Parasite's Powerhouse: Why Mitochondria Matter in Transmission

November 17, 2024

Malaria has a sneaky way of spreading from humans to mosquitoes, thanks to tiny structures called gametocytes. These act like mysterious switchboards, turning on and off when needed. So, what's the secret to their quick transformation? A team of researchers decided to zoom in on the mitochondria, th

education

Measuring Language Complexity: Do All Methods Point to the Same Thing?

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered how complex a language can be? Scientists have come up with eight different ways to measure this. Some of these methods need lots of special details from the language examples, while others don’t. These methods seem to agree on some things and disagree on others. When we look at them c

politics

Lessons from Trump’s Comeback: Staying in the Game

November 13, 2024

In the aftermath of President Trump’s re-election, many people are experiencing a mix of emotions, from fear and stress to triumph and relief. While these feelings are natural, there’s a crucial lesson to be learned from this outcome. Trump’s victory highlights the importance of persistence and resi

education

Active Learning: The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction

November 9, 2024

Teaching methods have evolved significantly in the past decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic pushed online learning to the forefront. Yet, the effectiveness of online teaching compared to traditional face-to-face methods remains uncertain. A recent study explored the impact of active parti

technology

Hori's New Steam Controller: A Traditional Design with Modern Twists

November 7, 2024

If you're looking for a new controller for your PC games, Hori has just the thing. Their Wireless Horipad for Steam is now up for preorder on Amazon, just in time for the holidays. But don't expect it to be like the old Steam controller from Valve. That one had unique features like dual trackpads in

politics

Midnight Vote in Dixville Notch: Tie Between Trump and Harris

November 5, 2024

Did you know that the smallest town in New Hampshire has a unique tradition? Dixville Notch, a tiny resort town, has been the first to cast votes in every presidential election since 1960. This year, the midnight vote saw an unusual tie. At the stroke of midnight, six voters headed to the polls afte