From its origins—whether in Ancient Rome, medieval England, or Renaissance Europe—to today, April Fools’ Day has always capitalized on a long-held human tradition: silliness.
When ‘K’ Is Not ‘Okay’: Behind the Many Generational Differences in Texting
With so many Americans working from home, even if only part of the time, the stakes for digital communication, whether over text or via professional messaging platforms, are higher than ever.
With so many Americans working from home, even if only part of the time, the stakes for digital communication, whether over text or via professional messaging platforms, are higher than ever.
These Are the Climate Grannies. They’ll Do Whatever it Takes to Protect Their Grandchildren
After reading a list of extreme climate events that would materialize in the coming decades, she looked down at the baby she was nursing, filled with dread.
After reading a list of extreme climate events that would materialize in the coming decades, she looked down at the baby she was nursing, filled with dread.
7 Strategies To Help Gifted Autistic Students Succeed in College
One student stated, "My mother was told that I was too smart to have a disability, so I did not really believe that I had a disability."
One student stated, “My mother was told that I was too smart to have a disability, so I did not really believe that I had a disability.”
Are Most Employers Tracking Diversity in Hiring and Recruitment?
Between 2019 and 2022, positions for chief diversity and inclusion officers rose almost 170%, according to a LinkedIn study.
Between 2019 and 2022, positions for chief diversity and inclusion officers rose almost 170%, according to a LinkedIn study.
Why Does Fentanyl Exist? The History Behind the Substance Driving Record Overdose Deaths in the US
The highly addictive synthetic opioid has infiltrated illicit drug supplies and left holes in families across the nation.
The highly addictive synthetic opioid has infiltrated illicit drug supplies and left holes in families across the nation.
Who’s Counting? A Glimpse Into the World of Math Teachers
The potential impact of math teacher shortages on student achievement is a concern, especially as math scores have been on a decline for 13-year-old students in the 2022-23 school year.
The potential impact of math teacher shortages on student achievement is a concern, especially as math scores have been on a decline for 13-year-old students in the 2022-23 school year.
How US Wedding Costs Compare To Other Countries—and Where Spending Is Changing the Most
Americans have typically spent more on their weddings than couples in other countries.
Americans have typically spent more on their weddings than couples in other countries.
The 10 Most Dangerous Things Inside Every Home May Surprise You
The risk of serious injury and death due to unexpected, even shocking, interactions with the fundamental items inside every American home is higher than you might think.
The risk of serious injury and death due to unexpected, even shocking, interactions with the fundamental items inside every American home is higher than you might think.
The State of Virtual Mental Health Care in 5 Stats
While many policies increasing the availability of telehealth services were temporary
While many policies increasing the availability of telehealth services were temporary
How Electrolytes Like Potassium and Magnesium Can Boost Your Cognitive Health
When we think about electrolytes, we often associate them with keeping athletes hydrated and smooth muscle function.
When we think about electrolytes, we often associate them with keeping athletes hydrated and smooth muscle function.
Single-Use Plastics Revolutionized the Medical Industry. Now, They’re Raising Concerns About Sustainability.
Around 700 species of animals in the sea have been found to interact with plastic daily.
Around 700 species of animals in the sea have been found to interact with plastic daily.
How Much Does It Cost To Win Best Picture? Breaking down the Biggest and Smallest Budgets.
Movies of certain genres, like dramas and historical epics in particular, are more consistently favorable towards the tastes and sensibilities of Academy voters than comedies or thrillers.
Movies of certain genres, like dramas and historical epics in particular, are more consistently favorable towards the tastes and sensibilities of Academy voters than comedies or thrillers.
These 10 States Have Issued the Most Speeding Tickets
Speeding is a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities, according to the most recent National Safety Council (NSC) data.
Speeding is a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities, according to the most recent National Safety Council (NSC) data.
A Death Sentence: Native Americans Shut out of the Nation’s Liver Transplant System
Compared with their total number of deaths from liver disease, White people gain a spot on the transplant list almost three times more often than Native Americans, the data shows.
Compared with their total number of deaths from liver disease, White people gain a spot on the transplant list almost three times more often than Native Americans, the data shows.
How Worried Are Workers About AI?
Recent reports from organizations trying to assess the looming impact of AI job displacement have produced a wide range of estimates.
Recent reports from organizations trying to assess the looming impact of AI job displacement have produced a wide range of estimates.