
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 Washington ...
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 is Austra...

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 only nativ...

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 and bigger...

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…

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…

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…

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision…
Reanalyses of earlier research have shown that hormone therapy is safe and effective for many women going through menopa…

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…

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here
A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia&rs…

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds
Burst/UnsplashOver the past few years, we have repeatedly been told artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for our jobs…
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your…
For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, …
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge o…

Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too
A wider look at ethical questions around generative AI brings in much more than academic integrity. Huaxia Zhou via Gett…

Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty…
Students don't need to be protected from others' views, but they can benefit from support to keep those conversations re…
Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing
Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influe…

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
A technician walks through a solar farm in Goma, Congo, in 2025.AP Photo/Moses SawasawaYou might not know it from the he…

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving
Inuit people such as these Greenlanders have evolved to be able to eat fatty foods with a low risk of getting heart dise…

