
Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day
Prince Siddhartha with his foster mother Mahaprajapati.A 1910 painting by Maligawage Sarlis. Photo by MediaJet, 2009 via Wikimedi...

Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
'Calling of Saint Matthew,' in Chapel San Luigi.Virginia Raguin, CC BYPope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciati...

A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
Pope Francis stands at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on March 13, 2013, just after being announced as...

Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Pennsylvania is considering legislation that mandates cursive instruction in public schools.Angela Guthrie/iStock via Getty Images...
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Piles of rare earth oxides praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium.Peggy Greb/USDA-ARSEvery …
Religious charter schools threaten to shift more money away from traditional public schools – and the Supreme Court is considering…
The Supreme Court is considering whether to allow churches to operate charter schools that teach religious topics like t…
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
The Seattle Times currently funds 30 reporter positions through philanthropy.AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenRepublicans in Washin…
Even judges appointed by Trump are ruling against him
Judges appointed by Donald Trump are ruling against him during his second presidential term.Zolnierek - iStock/Getty Ima…
Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
Peace Corps volunteers pose with the U.S. flag after they are sworn in during a 2002 event in Burkina Faso. Issouf Sanog…
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice …
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
Data like this seven-day crime map from Oakland, Calif., feeds predictive policing AIs.City of Oakland via CrimeMapping…
Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
Running with a stroller can alter running form, but a few simple tricks can reduce chronic injury risk.iStock via Getty …
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been…
A panorama created from images taken by the rover Curiosity while it was working at a site called 'Rocknest' in 2012.NAS…
As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step …
Office design isn’t keeping up with post-COVID work styles - here’s what workers really want
Flexible work has become the new norm, despite the best efforts of companies calling workers back to the office. Some em…
Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder
FotoDax/ShutterstockPeople coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society – …
We’ve heard the promises. Now it’s up to Labor to deliver its housing, wages and other economic policies
With a convincing win for a second term of government, the pressure is now on the new Labor government to deliver the ec…
Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm
Windy days can mean more pollen and more sneezing.mladenbalinovac/E+ via Getty ImagesEvolution has fostered many reprodu…