California’s plan to hit its richest residents with a one-off wealth tax is a long shot, and its design has problems. But a look at who picks up the tab when billionaires scrimp on taxes, and how ...

Elementary school teachers report increasing behavioral problems among young students. Schools are helping to better train teachers to deal with classroom behavior issues. Elementary teachers say they ...

A sign in a classroom at Lead Elementary encourages children to take a break when feeling big emotions. Teachers across the country say student behavior is still challenging post-pandemic, and more ...

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right? When you purchase ...

After Austin auto executive Erik Maund's conviction in a murder-for-hire conspiracy, a judge had ordered a retrial due to procedural errors. Now an appeals court has determined the errors don't ...

"Insanity is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs, it is the rule." - Friedrich Nietzsche Something feels profoundly wrong with our world, doesn't it? That constant knot ...

Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog Cactus are Cool on February 12, 2026. I don’t have as many succulents that tend to bloom this time of year anymore, but I still have enough that I ...

From ecosystem change and soil quality to hydrology and natural hazards, Earth studies have never been so important. But in a crowded field of concerns, how can researchers prioritise the most ...