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New research reveals retirees don't have to choose between risky withdrawals and rigid annuities. A hybrid approach combining both strategies delivers better income and security for most people heading into retirement.
After facing divorce, job upheaval, and a parent's Alzheimer's diagnosis, a 44-year-old writer turned to mindset research and discovered science-backed strategies that transformed his outlook. Stanford psychologists are proving we can reshape our thinking, even when life feels overwhelming.
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.
Aaron Lugo just secured a $30,000 scholarship to study Environmental Studies at Howard University, thanks to a century-old garden club investing in the island's green future. The Berkeley Institute graduate earned the award through academic excellence and dedication to his community.
A University of Virginia study discovered that abandoned mines, not just farms, are releasing toxic metals into Lake Anna. The research opens the door for new cleanup strategies that could restore water quality across the watershed.
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.
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.
South Korea just launched an ambitious 20-year plan to become a global science and technology powerhouse by 2045. The strategy brings together top scientists, sci-fi writers, and young researchers to reimagine the nation's future in AI, quantum computing, and space exploration.
As Nigeria prepares to launch its own artificial intelligence strategy, the nation is studying both the successes and struggles of Ghana and South Africa to build a roadmap that works. With Africa's largest population and a growing tech scene, Nigeria has a unique opportunity to lead the continent's AI future.
Israel just unveiled an ambitious five-year AI plan that bets big on being the first country to weave artificial intelligence into every corner of public life. The strategy focuses on practical applications over competing with tech giants, turning the startup nation into what leaders call a "full stack nation."
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.
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals the exact strategies that make managers say yes to remote work requests. The best news? Parents and non-parents have equal chances when they frame their pitch correctly.
A massive study across 125 countries reveals that people cooperate far more than they think others will, offering scientific proof that humans are wired to work together. The findings arrive at a time when division feels overwhelming, yet cooperation quietly thrives.
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.
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.
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.
A massive new study tracking over 124,000 siblings has delivered reassuring news for expecting mothers: taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD. The research helps replace fear with facts after misleading claims created anxiety for hundreds of thousands of pregnant women.
A groundbreaking study of 11,500 neighborhoods across America found that areas with growing undocumented immigrant populations saw property crimes and assaults fall, not rise. The research challenges widespread assumptions and reveals what's really happening in communities nationwide.
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