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The Declaration of Independence did more than assert the Colonies’ independence from Britain. iStock/Getty Images Plus

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1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

Staff Writer - April 7, 2026

The first basic income proposals were a reaction to the seizure of common fields by English landlords. George Stubbs/The Yorck Project, CC BY

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Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken...

A lawsuit brought by six medical organizations seeks to block several changes that federal health officials made to vaccine policy. Jackyenjoyphotography/Moment via Getty Images

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Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran on March 2, 2026. AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji

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‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

American soprano Renee Fleming performs at a dress rehearsal for a Metropolitan Opera production of ‘The Merry Widow’ in New York in 2014. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images

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Opera is not dying – but it needs a second act for the streaming era

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Scientists at work: my other office is on Mars

Staff Writer - November 7, 2014

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Why room temperature needed to be taken down a notch

Staff Writer - November 5, 2014

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Five space travel accidents that shaped the modern era

Staff Writer - November 5, 2014

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Pilots of Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo deserve our admiration and honour

Staff Writer - November 3, 2014

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Hardware alone won’t solve the world’s communication problems

Staff Writer - November 3, 2014

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SpaceShipTwo cost a life, so why do we still use human...

Staff Writer - November 3, 2014

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To make gas-absorbing ‘sponges’, start with a whole lotta holes

Staff Writer - October 29, 2014

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Investing in people not tools: how to fulfill the promise of...

Staff Writer - October 29, 2014

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EXPLORING NATURE

Boat strikes can harm or kill whales and are one concern about the oil industry’s environmental impact. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...

Staff Writer - March 28, 2026

Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...

The Artemis II crew poses during a ground systems test ahead of launch. NASA/Frank Michaux

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when...

March 27, 2026

The snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter. Mario Tama/Getty Images

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the...

March 26, 2026

Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment...

March 26, 2026

Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study...

March 25, 2026