
Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years
The Taurus molecular cloud is a relatively close star-forming region at 450 light-years away. It has been the site of many astromolecule discoveries.European Southern ObservatoryAstronomers can use te...
Olivia Harper Wilkins, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dickinson College

Why is water wet?
Evaporating water is essential to helping your body cool down.Imgorthand/E+ via Getty ImagesCurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answ...
Yunyao Li, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington

Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’
Slack's embrace of a ‘fail fast’ approach helped it become the world's dominant intra-office messaging app. AP Photo/Kiichiro SatoAcross the business world, companies often double down on ...
Scott Friend, Professor and Schaefer Endowed Chair in Marketing, University of Dayton

Texas proposes Bible readings for K-12 students, reigniting century-old legal battle over their plac…
A proposed list of required reading for Texan public schools includes several stories from the Bible…

Donkeys are a symbol of endurance for Palestinians – they are also a target of settler violence and …
A young Palestinian rides a donkey in the occupied West Bank on Sept. 30, 2025. John Wessels/AFP via…

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Chri…
Student artwork on display at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2019, marks the o…

Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research
A study found that voting, like good nutrition and exercise, could extend your lifespan.Jeff Swensen…

Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility
In March 2026, OpenAI announced the closure of Sora, its video generation software, to redirect the …

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US
President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on April 25, 2026, after the cancellation of the an…

