Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis refers to a situation where an individual struggles with both a mental health disorder and substance abuse at the same time. This term covers a broad spectrum of conditions, ranging from mild depression triggered by excessive alcohol consumption to the worsening of bipolar disorder symptoms due to heroin use during manic episodes.
War Production
Less than a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress with a bold vision: “Powerful enemies must be out-fought and out-produced,” he declared. “It is not enough to turn out just a few more planes, a few more tanks, a few more guns, a few more ships than our enemies can turn out. We must out-produce them overwhelmingly so that there can be no question of our ability to provide a crushing equipment superiority in any theatre of the world war.”
How Habits Work
Many assume that if science has uncovered how habits work, there must be a simple formula for changing them. Unfortunately, no single solution exists – there are countless ways to reshape habits, as they vary from person to person and behavior to behavior. Quitting smoking differs from adjusting eating habits, improving communication, or managing work priorities. Each habit is driven by unique cravings, making change a personalized process.
World Meteorological Organization Declares Onset of El Niño Conditions
El Niño conditions have emerged in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, increasing the likelihood of rising global temperatures and significant weather and climate disruptions.
Summer Learning Loss: What We Know and What We’re Learning
"Summer learning loss," often called the "summer slide," refers to the academic regression many students experience during summer breaks. Although widely recognized, significant gaps in research demand a deeper investigation into this phenomenon.
Fueling the Climate Crisis: Big Oil’s Disinformation Campaign
In October 2021, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, led by Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney and Subcommittee Chair Rep. Ro Khanna, convened a landmark hearing to address the fossil fuel industry’s role in the climate crisis. For the first time, top fossil fuel executives testified under oath about their decades-long campaign to mislead the public on climate science and block meaningful reforms.
Romantics and Victorians
Uncover 1,200 literary works from the Romantic and Victorian eras, along with insights from 60 experts, 25 documentary films, and 30 inspiring teachers’ notes. The Discovering Literature project has been made possible through the support of Dr. Naim Dangoor CBE and The Exilarch's Foundation since its inception.
What Is Early Childhood Development? A Guide to the Science
Healthy development during the early years, particularly from birth to age three, lays the foundation for future success in education, career, health, community involvement, and even parenting. What can we do in these critical years to help children grow into healthy, successful individuals?
Google and Facebook Tighten Grip on US Digital Ad Market
Google and Facebook’s grip on the US digital advertising market has exceeded projections for 2017, solidifying their status as the "digital ad duopoly." According to eMarketer’s latest forecast, the two companies are expected to account for 63.1% of all US digital ad spending, up from an earlier estimate of 60.4%. This growth highlights their unmatched ability to meet advertisers’ demand for precise targeting. Facebook excels in interest-based targeting, while Google leverages its search data to maintain its competitive edge.
Engineering the Perfect Baby
George Church would be a likely source if anyone had unlocked the secret to creating a genetically modified baby. At his Harvard Medical School lab, researchers are rewriting genetic codes and even working on resurrecting the woolly mammoth. Church describes his lab as a center for pushing the boundaries of biology.