What exactly are GLP-1 medications and how do they work?

Are you thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication? About 1 in 8 US adults have used GLP-1s to manage diabetes, treat heart disease, or lose weight.  “At this time, there is no other medication like ...

How Do Pilots Know Where They Are In An Empty Sky?

Even without roads or landmarks, pilots always know where they are, thanks to a layered navigation system built for precision ...
Wall Street Journal

Who Are High-Net-Worth Individuals, and How Do They Manage Their Wealth?

From investment strategies to tax and estate planning, high-net-worth individuals face unique financial priorities—here’s how their wealth needs differ from the average investor’s Written By Written ...

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get into the body?

Experts analyzing microplastics in tissues and bodily fluids often use a two-pronged approach: a microscope reveals particles ...
Education Week

How Do Teachers Learn Best? Here’s What They Say

Like it or loathe it, professional development is part of most every teacher’s job. State laws might mandate training to prepare for new curricula. Districts often require attendance at “in-service” ...
Food & Wine

What Are Microplastics — and How Do They Get Into the Food We Eat?

Findings show that shellfish, beer, salt, and even produce carry some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the human diet. But there are ways to mitigate exposure. Microplastics — plastic ...