Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American…
A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and…
Pointy shoes have been all the rage across cultures for centuries, and their role as status symbols continue today.
There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all…
Longtime mob reporter George Anastasia explains how intensive electronic eavesdropping revealed dialogue that surpassed…
From 19th century British navy to US destroyers in the Caribbean, diplomacy at seas has been accompanied by military might.
Once a modest fall festivity, Halloween has transformed into a monthslong commercial phenomenon. You can hardly blame retailers.
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AI agents are poised to do your online shopping for you, with major consequences for the e-commerce industry – and your…
Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce…
Pennsylvania has been without a state budget for over 100 days, and House Democrats and Senate Republicans are $3 billion…
Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning…
Foreign-born doctors account for 1 in 5 physicians in the US – and they often practice in regions where the physician…
Blueberries, walnuts and dark green leafy vegetables head the list, but diversity is the key to getting more antioxidants…
80 years after Japanese Americans were imprisoned at the Manzanar Relocation Center, descendants are returning to play the…
All children have the right to an adequate education. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services helps…
Common chatbots produce generic lesson plans that are unlikely to improve learning, a study finds. It shows how teachers…