The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely—a child…
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Too many young people who've been in detention die prematurely. They deserve better, say researchers
Young people in contact with the criminal justice system—be it under community-based orders or in youth…
'I tend to be very gentle': How teachers are navigating climate change in the classroom
Climate change education is increasingly seen as an essential part of schooling. Click here…
A swarm of swimming microbots could be deployed to Europa's ocean
Europa and other ocean worlds in our solar system have recently attracted much attention. They are…
Exploring Io's volcanic activity via Hubble and Webb telescopes
The two most powerful space telescopes ever built, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble…
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: study
Climate change has sharply boosted the risk of fast-spreading wildfires, according to a Californian study published…
Last 'Super Blue Moon' until 2037 rises tonight
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat Wednesday night: a rare “super blue Moon” that won’t…
Researcher combats bullying of students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are often bullied and socially excluded in school at a far greater rate…
Oxygen production from volcanic sulfur dioxide photochemistry: A possible trigger for Earth's great oxidation event
The provenance of oxygen (O2) has been linked to the early Earth’s atmospheric and biological evolution.…
Study charts America's monthly struggle with COVID-19 hardships
As many as one in five Americans experienced multiple hardships during the worst days of the…