
MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes
RNA is more than just a transitional state between DNA and protein.Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesThe Earth fo...

LGTBQIA+ sanctuary declarations help cities take a stand to defend rights -- but may not have much actual legal impact
Minnesotans hold a rally at the state capitol in St. Paul to support trans kids in March 2022. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images ...

Stoicism and spirituality: A philosopher explains how more Americans' search for meaning is turning them toward the classics
Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation.utah778/iStock via Getty Images PlusS...

A brief history of the US-Israel 'special relationship' shows how connections have shifted since long before the 1948 founding of the Jewish state
U.S. President Harry Truman holds a Torah given to him by Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel, in May 1948.Bettmann via ...

Australia's inflation rate now starts with a 4, allowing the RBA to hold fire on rates
ShutterstockAustralia’s inflation rate has dived from 5.6% to 4.9% in October, pushing it below 5% for the first time in 20 ...
It can be hard to challenge workplace discrimination but the government's new bill should make it easier
Alex Gutierrez worked for MUR Shipping and its predecessors for nearly 30 years. But in 2018 he was told, in line with c…
New research shows how Indigenous-owned businesses are creating better outcomes for their employees
We are seeing more Indigenous businesses in Australia. This is important, given these businesses produce social impact, …
Cultural Mosaic & Melbourne's Comedy
Showcasing comedic talent Melbourne, greatly known with respect to its vibrant cultural scenario and highly diverse…
Writing instructors are less afraid of students cheating with ChatGPT than you might think
Many educators say they are worried about being unable to keep up with advances in AI. Guillaume via Getty ImagesWhen Ch…
Merriam-Webster's word of the year – authentic – reflects growing concerns over AI's ability to deceive and dehumanize
According to the publisher’s editor-at-large, 2023 represented 'a kind of crisis of authenticity.'lambada/E+ via G…
After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department shut off water to thousands of homes after the city declared bankruptcy in 201…
Philly parents worry about kids' digital media use but see some benefits, too
Parents can model good media habits, like using online tools to connect with family and friends. Ridofranz/iStock/Getty …
Unwrapping Uranus and its icy secrets: What NASA would learn from a mission to a wild world
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, orbits in the outer solar system, about two billion miles (3.2 billion kilomete…
A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians
Humility among health care providers can help prevent burnout.Cecilie Arcurs/E+ via Getty ImagesBetter health care for p…
Governments have been able to overrule the Reserve Bank for 80 years. Why stop now?
Pay close enough attention to parliament these next few days, and you’re likely to witness something truly remarka…
Meet Andrew Hauser, the outsider from the UK who'll be deputy governor of the RBA
Andrew Hauser, currently executive director for markets at the Bank of England.Australian TreasuryIn a significant step …
Next on the United Auto Workers' to-do list: Adding more members who currently work at nonunion factories to its ranks
Will Tesla's workers be the next to approve a UAW contract?AP Photo/Godofredo A. VásquezHaving negotiated “…