A global catalog shows how creatures across the tree of life balance rigidity with flexibility in remarkably consistent ways ...

Thomas Paine published “Common Sense” in 1776 as an argument for independence. Americans across the political spectrum have been citing it ever since. By Joseph Rezek Joseph Rezek is an associate ...

Traveling occurs when a player with possession of the ball takes illegal steps without dribbling. While the rule may seem simple, differences in pivot foot usage, gathers, and movement after stopping ...

When the world stopped in 2020, cellist Yo-Yo Ma started thinking about how music can reconnect people to the natural world. In this limited podcast series, Yo-Yo goes around the country to places ...

Update: A minibus spending package passed by the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, effectively cancels the Mars Sample Return program by eliminating almost all funding for future missions.

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Cancer fighters know that losing their hair is often part of the battle, but Michigan State University researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been tested in animal models and could ...

Jennifer Hudson’s professional career has been nothing short of amazing. Her personal life has been dotted with triumph and tragedy, though. Over the years, she’s talked about what keeps her grounded ...

Jennifer Hudson is telling you she’s not goin’ away from Common. Nearly two years after confirming her relationship with the “Glory” artist on her eponymous talk show, the American Idol alum reflected ...

Stanford scientists have solved a long-standing challenge in growing brain organoids by using a simple food additive to keep them from sticking together. The breakthrough enables the production of ...

Discover white-collar crime, its types, and real-world examples such as securities fraud and money laundering, with cases ...

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