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Researchers at Iowa State University are using stem cells from a persons blood to treat certain types of cancer. Their work could mean the end of bone-marrow transplants. The research boils down to taking the next step in personalized medicine. ...

A new report showed Alabama is among 39 states that "critically underfunds" its K-12 public schools. The report on the state school finance systems from the Albert Shanker Institute found the state is spending less on education now than it did back in 2006, leaving nearly $5 billion on the table which could be going to school districts. Bruce Baker, professor of education at the University of Miami and the reports co-author, said it leaves students at a disadvantage and widen...

Social media platforms are used by practically everyone but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates of stress and suicide among Black youth, ages 10-19. Suicide is already the third-leading cause of death among Illinois teens, so the new findings are troubling. ...

The rise of artificial intelligence is raising alarm bells for election officials across the country. Before the New Hampshire primary, a robocall imitating President Joe Biden called voters and told them not to vote. Its seen as a potential preview of what voters could be in for as the 2024 general election approaches. ...

By Anya Petrone Slepyan for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration When Vivian Montano was in jail, her favorite day of the week was Tuesday. That was the day she, along with a small group of other women, would be transported nearly 90 miles to the Olive Tree Creative Arts and Community Center for a day of behavioral health programming. The Olive Tree “kept me going,” Montano said....

As American Heart Month gets underway this Thursday, experts are trying to create more awareness in South Dakota and elsewhere. But theyre grappling with troubling data about the publics recognition of heart disease as a threat. An annual report from the American Heart Association shows that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. ...

The Bureau of Land Management has released its final Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan, which will guide the use and management of over 658,000 acres of public lands for decades to come. Conservation geographer Alison Gallensky with Rocky Mountain Wild said the plan does a good job of increasing protections for some 300,000 currently undeveloped acres, mostly along the Arkansas River between Salida and Canon City. "By setting aside several hundred thousand acres," sa...

Good news for fishing crews and marine conservationists: Large fishing grounds are reopening, while other areas receive new protections. Some 4,500 miles of ocean fishing grounds off Southern California are now open to recreational and commercial fishing for bottom-dwelling species, and 428 miles of coral and sponge habitat are closed. Geoff Shester, California campaign director and senior scientist for the nonprofit Oceana, said his organization has spent years mapping the seafloor, discoveri...

A program in Washington state is helping young kids with challenging behaviors. Its hoping to secure more funding during the legislative session this year. Holding Hope provides free mental health consultation for children, families, teachers and early education providers. ...

The Bureau of Land Management has released its final Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan, which will guide the use and management of over 658,000 acres of public lands for decades to come. Conservation geographer Alison Gallensky with Rocky Mountain Wild said the plan does a good job of increasing protections for some 300,000 currently undeveloped acres, mostly along the Arkansas River between Salida and Canon City. "By setting aside several hundred thousand acres," sa...