Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio − it should also use this opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past
The radio industry has been fighting back, lobbying for legislation that would force carmakers to install AM radios as a matter of public interest. These efforts led to the AM Radio for Every Vehicle ...
Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff
Researchers have long known that being mindful causes physical and mental benefits such as better brain health, decision-making and stress resilience. Major companies such as Google, Aetna and Intel ...
You can count female physics Nobel laureates on one hand – recent winners have wisdom for young women in the field
The three woman physicists receiving Nobel Prize honors in the 21st century are Donna Strickland, who won in 2018, Andrea Ghez, who won in 2020, and Anne L’Huillier, who won in 2023. All three made ...
Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
Our latest research reveals that teens who are bullied in ninth grade become more pessimistic about their educational and career prospects beyond high school. Specifically, being bullied increases ...
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help
(THE CONVERSATION) You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what ...
Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm
While people often stop to think about and discuss race or gender, comments about intelligence do not typically get much sustained attention. People either agree with Trump or laugh along with Jost, ...
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday
James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924 in Plains, where he has lived more than 80 of his 100 years. He is expected to ...
Paychex: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.14 per share.
What to know as Israel says it has launched ground incursion into Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said its ground troops crossed into Lebanon overnight, launching what the military described as ...
Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism
Between 2022 and 2023, the number of work stoppages rose 9% to 466 strikes and four lockouts, according to figures maintained ...
Nearly $32 million awarded for a large-scale solar project in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A solar project benefitting the University of Arkansas system is receiving nearly $32 million for what's expected to be the largest commercial and industrial solar project in ...
A copy of this space painting by Chesley Bonestell sold for $302,400. What makes it so special?
"Saturn as Seen from Titan" by Chelsey Bonestell still sparks wonder from observers decades after the famous space painting ...