
Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid
Charitable crowdfunding is on the rise, but the IRS hasn't caught up yet.wassam siddique/iStock via Getty Images PlusHave you ever received some money through a GoFundMe campaign or Venmo or CashApp t...
Shelly Tygielski, Doctoral Student in Philanthropic Leadership, Indiana University

Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate
Bitter vegetables can be an acquired taste.d3sign/Moment via Getty ImagesIt’s 5:45 p.m. and you’ve just arrived home after a long day at work. You’d like nothing more than a glass of...
Kathleen Keller, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State

What is Bluetooth and how does it work?
Her earbuds are connected to her tablet by radio waves.Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty ImagesCurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answe...
Shreyas Sen, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University

Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare
Could AI algorithms sway the public mood?Paper Trident/iStock via Getty ImagesWhen a coupon suddenly…
How transparent policies can protect Florida school libraries amid efforts to ban books
Florida has ranked No. 1 in the United States when it comes to banning books for the past three year…

Colleges face a choice: Try to shape AI’s impact on learning, or be redefined by it
While many colleges have guidance on how students should use AI, specific policies tend to vary acro…

Michelangelo hated painting the Sistine Chapel – and never aspired to be a painter to begin with
From a young age, Michelangelo prized drawing and sculpture above painting.Ian Nicholson/PA via Gett…
How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly issuing administrative subpoenas to identify …

Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that deserve…
Meekness used to be considered a positive trait – not being powerless, or a doormat.Halfpoint …

Why Stephen Colbert is right about the ‘equal time’ rule, despite warnings from the FCC
CBS says it warned Stephen Colbert that an interview with a politician could trigger an FCC rule req…

