The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

With 2026 right around the corner, we asked nine designers—Harshita Agarwal, Christian Bense, Christopher Brandon, Rachel Cannon, Bradley Hüsemann-Odom, Aymee Kuhlman, Sam McArdle, Jonathan Mount and ...

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Sitting in a recent district administrator meeting, I found myself excited about a new student data platform my district is rolling out. This new tool, called by a catchy acronym and presented on a ...

A citizen initiative introduced in opposition to Menlo Park's plan to build affordable housing in downtown parking lots will head to voters next year. The City Council unanimously voted this week to ...

This study developed and validated an instrument to assess the personality masks of mothers of young children, addressing a gap in the developmental psychology. Using a mixed-methods approach grounded ...

Brandee Gruener is a digital editor and writer with 20 years of experience. Her articles on gardening, homes, food, and health have appeared in Hunker, American Gardener, and other national and ...

A "yes" vote supported issuing $10.15 million in bonds for the construction and rehabilitation of low-income housing. A "no" vote opposed issuing $10.15 million in bonds for the construction and ...

A "yes" vote supported issuing up to $350 million in bonds for the development of school buildings and facilities, providing equipment for the schools, or matching funds for capital outlay projects. A ...

For decades, customer service was treated as a cost to be minimized — a department that existed to fix problems rather than fuel progress. But in today’s connected economy, every customer interaction ...

You’re reading Open Questions, Joshua Rothman’s weekly column exploring what it means to be human. I like to talk, and, sometimes, when I find that I’m droning on and on, I rein myself in by ...