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Four Bard College students just won competitive federal scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to study everywhere from Bhutan to Berlin. The Gilman Scholarships help students with financial need experience the world without debt holding them back.
Twenty-two University of Connecticut students just secured more than $75,000 in prestigious Gilman Scholarships to study everywhere from South Korea to South Africa. These awards specifically help students who otherwise couldn't afford to experience the world.
Two Missouri students just earned prestigious federal scholarships to study overseas, bringing their university's total to 12 winners since 2022. Their stories show how global experiences are becoming more accessible to students with financial need.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
University of Miami senior Kieran Nardi-White landed a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania this fall. He's the first UM student to earn the national security scholarship since 2018.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
A new study shows just five minutes of in-person prayer brought greater relief from pain and anxiety than listening to music, with benefits lasting up to six weeks. The results surprised researchers because the prayer helped people regardless of their faith or expectations.
A massive new study of over 1.5 million children has confirmed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not cause autism, offering reassurance to expectant mothers who need safe pain relief. The research contradicts recent claims made without scientific backing.
People who do a variety of exercises live longer than those who stick to just one activity, according to a 30-year study of 110,000 Americans. Mixing aerobic activities with strength training and flexibility work reduces death risk by 19% more than single-sport devotion.
A major study reveals AI-generated text now makes up over a third of new websites, but the real story isn't what most people think. The internet is getting cheerier and more uniform, yet many feared problems haven't appeared.
People who never married face up to 85% higher cancer rates, according to a massive new study of over 100 million Americans. The findings highlight how social connections may be just as important as traditional health screenings.
A groundbreaking study of nearly 16,000 men reveals that the vast majority don't subscribe to harmful attitudes often labeled as toxic masculinity. The research offers hope that healthy masculinity is thriving, even as extreme online movements grab headlines.
A groundbreaking study of nearly 700 math teachers and 17,500 students across eight countries reveals that teacher happiness directly correlates with student success. When teachers enjoy their work, students score higher on tests and develop greater confidence in their abilities.
A groundbreaking study of 17,000 people across 12 countries reveals overwhelming support for equal gender representation in government. Even when quotas are needed to achieve balance, citizens view it as more democratic than male dominance.
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