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Students in Rural Colorado Are Left Without Options as Specialized Schools Close

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — At first glance, nothing seems particularly unusual about the four-room school in this western Colorado city. Inside, six students are learning about radioactivity. The walls of their classroom are plastered with motivational messages like “Determination” and “Courage” scribbled onto paper cutouts of stars and moons. A closer look reveals that Hilltop […]

Published on May 12, 2023

The Mind-Bending Magic of Human Eyes

Just like a magician’s illusion, our eyes have the power to deceive our brains with their visual tricks. A recent study has revealed that our human visual system can lead our brain astray when it comes to judging the size of objects. It’s as if our eyes are casting a spell on our perception, making […]

Published on May 12, 2023

New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Cost Medicare $5B a Year

Imagine finding a magical cure to prevent your brain from turning into mushy-gushy oatmeal. Sounds amazing, right? Well, scientists may have just discovered a groundbreaking drug for Alzheimer’s called Leqembi. But hold onto your thinking caps because this drug comes with a hefty price tag! A study led by researchers at the University of California, […]

Published on May 12, 2023