Congress passes legislation that will close off presidential election mischief and help avoid another Jan. 6
Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., center, and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, right, take cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress…
Travel Trends Break from Routine in 2023
Travel in 2023 will be about saying “no” to normal, breaking routines and searching for experiences without compromises. Whether it’s…
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t. scaliger/iStock via…
That annoying ringing, buzzing and hissing in the ear – a hearing specialist offers tips to turn down the tinnitus
Worldwide, more than 750 million people have tinnitus. Victor Habbick Visions/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Bradley Kesser, University of…
About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets
Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. ATU Images via Getty Images Brian E. Roe, The Ohio…
Twitter in 2022: 5 essential reads about the consequences of Elon Musk’s takeover of the microblogging platform
It’s safe to say that Elon Musk has transformed Twitdis Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images Eric Smalley, The Conversation Twitter…
Is Donald Trump’s tax avoidance ethical or honorable? 4 essential reads
Is trying to pay zero taxes ok? AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, Pool Bryan Keogh, The Conversation The tax records of…
5 wintry books to read during long nights
Walden Pond was Thoreau’s sometimes chilly muse. Lane Turner for The Boston Globe/via Getty Images Liz Rosenberg, Binghamton University, State…
Inflation, unemployment, the housing crisis and a possible recession: Two economists forecast what’s ahead in 2023
Inflation, unemployment, the housing crisis and a possible recession: Two economists forecast what’s ahead in 2023 Although a recession is likely…
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them
Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals. Cyndi Monaghan/Moment via Getty Images…
How are books made?
Making a book takes lots of brainstorming and writing, but there are many steps to printing it, too. sykono/iStock via…
Does the Past Still Exist?
Does the Past Still Exist? Albert Einstein taught us that space and time belong together to a common entity: space-time.…
China’s new space station opens for business in an increasingly competitive era of space activity
Three taikonauts rode aboard the Shenzhou 15 mission on their way to China’s new Tiangong space station. Xinhua News Agency…
Population COLLAPSE is Coming – Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; co-founder…
How does a television set work?
The TV in your home is very different from the television sets of just a few years ago. moodboard/Image Source…
6 Struggles of Being Overly Intelligent
Intelligence like anything else is really hard to measure. Even though we have what is known as general intelligence or…
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season – For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving –…
What’s a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
Given the complexity of polycules, it’s important for participants to be on the same page. Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post via…
Jobs are up! Wages are up! So why am I as an economist so gloomy?
Why so sad, George? Chuck Savage via Getty Images Edouard Wemy, Clark University In any other time, the jobs news…
This course takes a broad look at failure – and what we can all learn when it occurs
Failure can be helpful if it’s understood correctly. Maria Korneeva via Getty Images Robert Kunzman, Indiana University Unusual Courses is…
How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read
Emotions can get in the way of knowing what’s true. Elva Etienne/Moment via Getty Images Bob Britten, West Virginia University…
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending – acting…
Flexible AI computer chips promise wearable health monitors that protect privacy
Flexible AI computer chips promise wearable health monitors that protect privacy A device like this could one day monitor and assess…