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The EPA’s Rollbacks: A Question of Science and Health

April 5, 2026

The latest changes from the EPA are shaking up rules that keep air clean. These moves cut back on protections that were built to guard people’s health and the economy from harmful pollutants. The Clean Air Act, a law that was passed with bipartisan support, has saved hundreds of thousands of l

health

Gut microbes and the body’s alarm system: how they stir up PCOS

April 5, 2026

The way our gut bacteria talk to the immune system has become a hot topic in understanding PCOS. Scientists are finding that an unbalanced gut flora can trigger the body’s pattern‑recognition receptors, or PRRs. These receptors normally help detect germs, but when over‑activated by bacterial p

health

Risky Drug Mixes: What Kids in Taiwan Face

April 5, 2026

A new look at how kids in Taiwan can end up in danger after taking medicines shows that certain patterns make serious harm more likely. The study examined records from 1991 to 2020 for children under 18 who were admitted with drug‑related problems. By looking at a full thirty‑year span, researchers

environment

Free Climate Stories for All

April 5, 2026

The organization behind this video is a nonprofit that keeps its climate reporting open to everyone. It does not charge viewers or put ads on its site, and it shares its stories with other news outlets that might not have the money to cover environmental topics. By partnering across the country, it

entertainment

New Disney Take on Classic Sci‑Fi Teen Series

April 5, 2026

Disney plans a fresh TV version of a beloved 90s book line that follows teens who can change into animals to fight an alien menace. The show, still in its early stages, promises a mix of everyday school life and secret battles against hidden threats. The original books were written by a married d

environment

China’s Huge Carbon Flow to the Seas

April 5, 2026

The rivers that run through China carry more than just water; they transport large amounts of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) into the oceans. Scientists have measured that this export is among the highest in the world, showing how human activities and natural processes combine to move carbon across

politics

A Quiet New Home for LGBTQ+ People

April 5, 2026

People who feel unsafe in their own states are moving to a small city in Illinois that offers support and low cost living. A couple, both transgender men, met at an art show in Peoria last fall. Their artwork was beside each other and they talked about how they both had left their previous homes

technology

iPhone’s Secret White‑Noise Trick for Baby Sleep

April 5, 2026

Parents often worry when their little one won’t settle down. A quiet background hum can calm a fussing infant, and the American Academy of Pediatrics says this helps babies sleep better. You don’t have to buy a pricey white‑noise machine if you already own an iPhone. Apple added a hidden feature ca

education

VR Classrooms Help Future Teachers Use Their Voices Better

April 5, 2026

A new pilot study tested a short virtual reality program aimed at students training to become teachers. The goal was to see if speaking in the VR environment would match how they talk when actually teaching. Researchers set up a virtual classroom where participants practiced lesson delivery wh

environment

Water Woes in Pinewood Springs: A Community’s Fight for Clean Tap Water

April 5, 2026

Pinewood Springs, a small town near Estes Park, has struggled with its water supply for decades. The local water district, which serves about 750 residents, has not fixed its aging pipes for a long time. As a result, the water that comes out of many homes is discolored and sometimes leaves sludge be