Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices: study
Arlington Research/Unsplash, CC BYSince the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t...
What to Look for in an Everyday Banking Account
Daily banking is something most people don’t think about until it becomes inconvenient. Whether it’s paying bills, transferring ...
How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections
Georgia General Election 2020 ballots are loaded by the FBI onto trucks at the Fulton County Election hub on Jan. 28, 2026, in Uni...
Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?
Hoping to preserve his narrow majority, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned alongside Matt Van Epps, who narrowly won a Dec...
The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Several Olympic figure skaters have spoken publicly of their eating disorders in recent years. aire images/Moment via Ge…
3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories
The 3D scan of a mask fragment matches up with the scan of a different well-preserved mask.Carlo Rindi NuzzoloToday the …
Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows
The number of women on S&P 500 boards has increased in recent years.Fang Xia Nuo/Getty ImagesDo women board members …
OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI…
AI poses new safety risks to humanity.sarayut Thaneera/Moment via Getty ImagesOpenAI, the maker of the most popular AI c…
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways…
Actor James Van Der Beek died from colon cancer at age 48.Andrew Toth/Getty ImagesAn increasing number of people are dyi…
Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks
A Mexican law enforcement officer demonstrates a drone jammer.AP Photo/Eduardo VerdugoWhen the Federal Aviation Administ…
Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise
Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of heat stroke on hot days, among many other human harms.Ronda Church…
Trump says climate change doesn’t endanger public health – evidence shows it does, from extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses
Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of heat stroke on hot days, among many other human harms.Ronda Church…
As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices
A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to al…
FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law
In December 2025, Moderna submitted an application to the FDA to approve the first mRNA-based flu vaccine.Catherine Fall…
Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers
Between 5% and 15% of children have symptoms of dyslexia, but schools are often slow at identifying and responding to it…
Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states…
The House has passed a new version of an election security bill, but it faces an uphill climb in the Senate.Getty Images…
How the 9/11 terrorist attacks shaped ICE’s immigration strategy
Tear gas fills the air in south Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026, after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti.Aaron Lavins…
Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it
Portland cement, widely used for concrete, is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.Photovs/iStock…