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A scene on the Erie Canal painted in 1842, two decades after the canal opened. Bettmann/Getty Images

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Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever

Staff Writer - October 15, 2025

New limits on federal loans could create new obstacles for students. Nirat/Getty Images Plus

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New student loan limits could change who gets to become a professor, doctor or lawyer

Were these protesters in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 16, 2025, inspired by Thomas Paine? Alex Brandon/AP

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In 1776, Thomas Paine made the best case for fighting kings − and for being skeptical

A new AI research center opening in North Carolina: Colleges and universities are embracing AI technology, often through corporate partnerships. North Carolina Central University via Getty Images

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Why higher ed’s AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence

An aerial view of homes in pricey Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows

A Massachusetts ballot initiative would get rid of the state’s tipped minimum wage. AP Photo/Marta Lavandier

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Massachusetts could be the next state to get rid of the...

Staff Writer - November 1, 2024

Noted economic nationalist Alexander Hamilton. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images

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Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade...

Staff Writer - October 31, 2024

Money disputes abound between players and universities. Aksonov/E+ via Getty Images

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Student-athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports

Staff Writer - October 26, 2024

AI language models are getting pretty good at writing – but not so much at creative storytelling. Moor Studio/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

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Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but...

Staff Writer - October 24, 2024

A controlled scary experience can leave you exhilarated and relaxed afterward. gremlin/E+ via Getty Images

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Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world...

Staff Writer - October 18, 2024

Made you look. Zhen Li via Getty Images

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Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new...

Staff Writer - October 15, 2024

A Nissan Leaf charges at a station in Pasadena, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

Staff Writer - October 13, 2024

At what price? Charly Triballeau/AFP Getty Images

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If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of...

Staff Writer - October 11, 2024

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The world’s largest geothermal power station is under construction in Utah. Business Wire via AP

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Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including...

Staff Writer - October 8, 2025

Moones Alamooti, University of North Dakota As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of...

Xerius Jackson, age 7, gets an MMR vaccine during the Texas measles outbreak in March 2025. Jan Sonnenmair via Getty Images

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead...

October 7, 2025

How do kids figure out how to sort things by order? Celeste Kidd

Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had...

October 5, 2025

About 20% of patients report experiencing a fever during pregnancy. John Fedele/Tetra images via Getty Images Plus

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen...

October 3, 2025

A roadside assistance vehicle is swamped by floodwaters on a Houston highway in 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water

October 1, 2025