3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire
Texas state lawmakers board a bus following a press conference at the DuPage County Democratic Party headquarters in Carol Stream...
Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
Isador Lubin, chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presents data to a Senate committee in 1937.Library of CongressMany financi...
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Darius I of Persia, center, and his court, from a vase painted between 340 and 320 B.C.E., on display at the National Archaeologic...
Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery
Scientist Aubrey Hillman, one of the authors of this article, extracts a core of mud from the bottom of Black Pond in June 2025. P...
AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching
Artificial intelligence can bring a host of benefits, such as individualized learning, but can also encourage kids to sh…
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law…
The stark landscape of the Moon as viewed by the Apollo 12 astronauts on their return to Earth.NASA/The Planetary Societ…
The ASX’s rookie error is just the latest of many blunders. Investors are losing confidence
It was the latest blow to the credibility of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This time, the nation’s sto…
Are you in a mid-career to senior job? Don’t fear AI – you could have this important advantage
Have you ever sat in a meeting where someone half your age casually mentions “prompting ChatGPT” or “r…
Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new…
Two-party control of U.S. politics runs contrary to the vision of the Constitution's framers.Douglas Rissing/Getty Image…
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan was arguably WWE's biggest star in the 1980s.Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty ImagesHulk Hogan’s death by…
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used…
Palestinians crowd to get food in Gaza City on July 30, 2025. Abdalhkem Abu Riash/Anadolu via Getty ImagesSince World W…
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
Researchers are in the earliest phase of piecing together how the shingles vaccine could play a role in lowering the ris…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging
'KPop Demon Hunters,' released June 20, 2025, is Netflix’s most-watched original animated film ever. Netflix&ldquo…
Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
Summer is the riskiest time of year for teenage drivers.Martin Novak/Moment via Getty ImagesThe last few weeks of summer…
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
The right terms can help you properly express your views about Alligator Alcatraz.Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty ImagesA J…
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
Lake Mead, impounded by Hoover Dam, contains far less water than it used to.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesThe Colorado River …
A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare
There's a lot to explore out there. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty ImagesEnjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running i…
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Transgender and nonbinary people report negative attitudes toward AI.alvaro gonzalez/Moment via Getty ImagesAI seems to …