Four small planets discovered around one of the closest stars to Earth – an expert explains what we know

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Barnards Star is a small, dim star, of the type that astronomers call red dwarfs. Consequently, even though it is one of the closest stars to Earth, such that its light takes only six years to get here, it is too faint to...

What food did the real St Patrick eat? Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats and stinky cheese

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Every St Patricks day, thousands of Americans eat corned beef and cabbage as a way of connecting to Ireland. But this association sits uncomfortably with many Irish people. Thats because the dish, while popular in the...

Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school

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Homeschooling has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. But researchers are still exploring why parents choose to homeschool their children. While the decision to homeschool is often...

Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come

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The U.S. Department of Education cut its workforce by nearly 50% on March 11, 2025, when it laid off about 1,315 employees. The move follows several recent directives targeting the Cabinet-level agency. Within the...

When algorithms take the field – inside MLB’s robo-umping experiment

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Baseball fans tuning into spring training games may have noticed another new wrinkle in a sport thats experienced a host of changes in recent years. Batters, pitchers and catchers can challenge a home plate umpires ball or...

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study

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Knowing which vaccines older adults should get and hearing a clear recommendation from their health care provider about why a particular vaccine is important strongly motivated them to get vaccinated. Thats a key finding...

The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?

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Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether theyre...