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.
Methodology for Estimated Energy Savings from Cost-Effective Air Sealing and Insulating
Energy efficiency improvements can significantly reduce household energy costs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or 11% on total energy costs) by implementing air sealing and insulating their homes. These estimates are based on energy modeling of cost-effective improvements made to a representative sample of typical U.S. homes.
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.
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated globally every year on May 12, marking the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. This significant occasion is organized by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to recognize nurses' invaluable contributions and highlight their critical role in healthcare systems worldwide. Each year, ICN commemorates this day by producing and distributing IND resources and evidence to raise awareness about the challenges and triumphs in the nursing profession.
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.
New Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
Effective December 6, all air travelers aged two and older, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, must present a negative viral COVID-19 test result taken within one day of their flight to the United States.
About Teen Pregnancy
The U.S. teen birth rate (births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 19) has steadily declined since 1991. Teen birth rates dropped from 17.4 per 1,000 females in 2018 to 16.7 per 1,000 females in 2019, marking a new record low and a 4% decrease from the previous year. This decline was also observed in different age groups: birth rates for females aged 15 to 17 decreased by 7%, while those aged 18 to 19 dropped by 4%