Astronomers have for the first time detected the background hum of gravitational waves likely caused by merging black holes.
The meaning of the Constitution’s preamble, which begins with the words “We the People,” has evolved over time as…
Three legal experts weigh in on what the Supreme Court’s ban on race in college admissions means for students, colleges…
After recent cases in Florida and Texas, authorities are advising the public to drain standing water sources to keep mosquitoes…
China has provided Russia with economic support during the war in Ukraine. But Beijing may be concerned over recent events…
As violent attacks against gay people continue to increase in the US, Black transwomen face ongoing battles against discrimination…
A newborn bison calf in Yellowstone National Park had to be euthanized after a visitor handled it in May 2023 – a recent…
The government and some producers are pushing to industrialize the sugar cane-based spirit to boost its popularity around…
The US is home to more international migrants than any other country. But even though immigration is an actively debated…
The short answer: It’s complicated – and depends, in part, where you live.
The flood of misinformation on social media could actually be worse than many researchers have reported. The problem is…
The Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate affirmative action programs sent shock waves across the US and is expected to…
New data from the IceCube collaboration shows neutrino emissions from within our Milky Way galaxy – but figuring out where…
Biobanks collect and store large amounts of data that researchers use to conduct a wide range of studies. Making sure participants…
Debates have played an important part in the American political process. And when candidates don’t participate, democracy…
Imagine an NBA game played outdoors in August, with no substitutions and players wearing snowsuits, gloves and ski masks.…
Glaciologists are discovering new ways surface meltwater alters the internal structure of ice sheets, and raising an alarm…