You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research
Male zebra finch calls attract mates – and maybe, coincidentally, you?Raina FanAnimals do all sorts of things to attract eac...
Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states
A view of the liquefied natural gas production at the Ras Laffan facility in Qatar.Stringer/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe U...
Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war
Staff members watch as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on March 2, 2026. AP Photo/Ma...
Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping
Pittsburgh's air pollution not only led to increased deaths, but it also had other negative effects, from lowered IQ in children t...
Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
Students play with toys in a basin of soapy water at a child care center in New Britain, Conn., in March 2025. Mark Mirk…
Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended
Boosting pay for food delivery drivers is proving hard to pull off.Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesIf you’ve ever ordered…
Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth
Capstone Copper's Pinto Valley Mine in Miami, Arizona.Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesDemand for cop…
Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
Sorting through the nuances of copays, deductibles, premiums and other jargon can be frustrating.Tfilm/Moment via Getty …
Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways
The messages children receive about how to properly perform their gender carry into adulthood.Fotografia Basica/iStock v…
Moral metrics: Are corporate algorithms becoming our new moral authorities?
Scores help give us a sense of how we're doing – but they're not always neutral.Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Gett…
Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?
Former Treasury Secretary and chair of the Henry Tax Review, Ken Henry, has described the intergenerational injustice bu…
Why a Buyers Agent Adelaide Helps You Navigate the Property Market With Confidence
Buying property is one of the most significant financial decisions many people make. Whether purchasing a home to live i…
Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at…
Suspending the Jones Act allows foreign-based oil tankers to sail between U.S. ports. AP Photo/Eric GayThe Trump adminis…
Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case
It looks like a scam. But if you’ve received an unexpected email or text message, starting withThe Supreme Court o…
Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach…
Trajectories of mosquitoes flying around a human target.David L. Hu, Georgia Tech“Four minutes is too long.”…
How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism
A woman gathers children as law enforcement responds at a Michigan synagogue after an assailant drove a vehicle into the…
More and more teachers and students are using AI – even though it might do more harm than good
An estimated 85% of K-12 public school teachers recently reported that they used AI during the 2024-2025 school year. is…
Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities…
Many older adults rely on electric-powered medical equipment, such as portable oxygen and nebulizers that help them brea…