By Dr. Regan Dunn is Assistant Deputy Director & Associate Curator of the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research La Brea Tar Pits and Adjunct Professor of Earth Sciences at University of Southern California. Originally published at The Conversation. Fifty-six million years ago, Earth’s forests reached a tipping point. They had grown dense,…
At some point, my reporting colleagues and I began referring to them as the “100% schools.” We were following the money that flows from states’ public coffers into private schools through vouchers when we noticed a subset of educational facilities where tax dollars cover all or a big part of the tuition for every student….
When tourists visit the gentle, sun-kissed beauty of Aswan, one of the most cherished experiences is stepping inside the warmth of a Nubian house. The door is adorned with geometric motifs of crescents and triangles, complemented by a strand of colorful beads that hangs softly against its surface. The walls of the home come…
Sydney Airport is facing intensifying scrutiny over air traffic control staffing after a cluster of runway and taxiway incidents exposed pressure on a system already struggling with delays, overtime and shortages of experienced controllers. Three safety events within two weeks have prompted investigations by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and raised questions about whether staffing…
By Dr. Regan Dunn is Assistant Deputy Director & Associate Curator of the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research La Brea Tar Pits and Adjunct Professor of Earth Sciences at University of Southern California. Originally published at The Conversation. Fifty-six million years ago, Earth’s forests reached a tipping point. They had grown dense,…
At some point, my reporting colleagues and I began referring to them as the “100% schools.” We were following the money that flows from states’ public coffers into private schools through vouchers when we noticed a subset of educational facilities where tax dollars cover all or a big part of the tuition for every student….
When tourists visit the gentle, sun-kissed beauty of Aswan, one of the most cherished experiences is stepping inside the warmth of a Nubian house. The door is adorned with geometric motifs of crescents and triangles, complemented by a strand of colorful beads that hangs softly against its surface. The walls of the home come…
Sydney Airport is facing intensifying scrutiny over air traffic control staffing after a cluster of runway and taxiway incidents exposed pressure on a system already struggling with delays, overtime and shortages of experienced controllers. Three safety events within two weeks have prompted investigations by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and raised questions about whether staffing…
Explore the Benefits of Raised Garden Beds If you’re eager to embrace gardening this spring, raised garden beds are an excellent choice to enhance your outdoor space. These elevated gardens provide better drainage and protect plants from pests and weeds, allowing your flowers, herbs, and vegetables to thrive without extra hassle. One of the greatest…
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Today we regale you with mid-August delights from the EMA, ICER, and a federal appeals court. Hope you had a lovely weekend. My kids went to Disneyland, an aquarium, and the beach — but…
No one likes coming in second place over and over. Certainly not Scottie Scheffler, even though he has already collected more wins on the PGA Tour than most see in a lifetime. The best golfer in the world hadn’t won a tournament since January, when he made his season debut at The American Express in…
1 Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Giannis Konstantelias from Greek side PAOK, the club has announced. The attacking midfielder completed his medical last Sunday, with both clubs already in full agreement over the transfer. The 23-year-old Greek International will sign a contract until 2030 and sign for a fee of €26m gauranteed, plus…
Yves here. No, this post is not about corralling rampaging members of the elite but actual wild pigs. Invasive species are problems all over the world but only occasionally is harm reduction possible. Feral hogs may seem far afield for this site (even though we have had a very intermittent feral hog watch in Links),…
Politics / August 17, 2026 Public goods were meant for us, but corporate interests want to take them away. Ad Policy Public goods like housing, healthcare, and education are under an unprecedented assault by private interests.(Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Kaaha Kaahiye is showing me around Glendale Homes, where she grew…
