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Anitha Rao: Busting Taboos One Period at a Time

"When I belong to an educated family and nobody told me about menstrual hygiene, how would those living in rural areas and slums know," Anitha Rao says. That's why the 40-year-old social...more

Chikamhi'S Book Inspires, Empowers Smes

"When I came to Harare from Zaka, I had nobody and knew nobody, but I had to define my career path and carve my own niche, hence the confidence that all these important people here now have in...more

Science Research Program at Joplin High School Recieves $5000 American Water Grant

A Joplin, Mo., high school's science program is going to be able to keep going thanks to a $5,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. The money will be used to fund future...more

Nsf Emphasizes Quantum'S Importance in Congressional Showcase

The National Science Foundation held a "quantum technology showcase" on Capitol Hill this week to highlight research funded by the federal government into things like quantum computing and...more

People Building Stronger Communities

Young Entrepreneurs\' Philanthropy Is More Results-Oriented

Turning Swimming Pools Into Food Gardens

Milwaukee County Lands $5 Million for Innovation Campus Development Site

Medication, Therapy Lead to Longer Alcohol Abstinence

Regular Cocaine and Cannabis Use May Increase Impulsive Behavior

Homeless Count Growing in New Hampshire

Mindfulness Practice Can Reduce Stress and Burnout Among Teachers

Bread for the World Urges Congress to Pass Unemployment Insurance Bill

Stimulating Opportunity: Subsidized Employment Helps Long-Term Unemployed Get Back into the Workforce