50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers
A protester holds a banner with pictures of people who went missing during the Spanish dictatorship of Francisco Franco.John Milne...
How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops
Climate finance is meant to help low-income countries adapt to climate change and recover from disasters like Hurricane Melissa.Ya...
Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars
Some exoplanets, like the one shown in this illustration, may have atmospheres that could make them potentially suitable for life...
The Dayton Peace Accords at 30: An ugly peace that has prevented a return to war over Bosnia
World leaders clap as, from left, Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic, Croat President Franjo Tudjman and Bosnian President Alija...
Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination
Orthodox Jewish women attend an event celebrating the completion of the 7 1/2-year cycle of daily study of the Talmud, t…
Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search
The work of seeking and synthesizing information can improve understanding of it compared to reading a summary.Tom Werne…
Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
Cardiovascular medical technology evolved rapidly over the past half-century.Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/iStock via Gett…
Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows
Younger Floridians who spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more anxious on average than other adults in the S…
Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels
New data show wages have risen by a bit more than inflation, but overall real wages are still languishing near 2011 leve…
Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump
MAGA hats are placed on a table at an election night party in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2024.Ricky Carioti/The W…
Why MAGA is obsessed with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump
MAGA hats are placed on a table at an election night party in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2024.Ricky Carioti/The W…
Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest
The blue and red boxes with white dots are immediately recognisable as containing Domino’s pizzas. The pizza chain…
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut
Pecan pie is a popular holiday treat in the United States.Julie Deshaies/iStock via Getty ImagesPecans, America’s …
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
These faces are fake – generated by artificial intelligence – but useful for training other AI systems about…
Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work
At the University of Minnesota, researchers, scientists and other supporters protested against proposed cuts to scientif…
Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
It's not always enough to put on another sweater.Grace Cary/Moment via Getty ImagesRising energy costs consume a bigger …
Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community
Members of the Black Student Union at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pa., march in a protest in April 2015. Ben Hasty…
Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning
It's important for older adults to plan for their care as they age.Maskot/Maskot via Getty ImagesHollywood legend Gene H…