By combining ultrasound with a concept called nonlinear acoustics, you can create sound that stays silent until it reaches a specific location.
The layoffs further complicate staffing shortages at the Office for Civil Rights, which plays a vital role in promoting a fair education for public school students.
Since its start in 1935, roller derby has evolved from a Depression-era fad to TV spectacle to an unabashedly feminist sport that subverts gender norms.
3D printing in outer space and on alien planets comes with otherworldly challenges.
Some observers compare FBI Director Kash Patel to J. Edgar Hoover. A better historical match is the politically motivated William J. Burns.
Kennett Square, Pa., is considered the mushroom capital of the world. The industry depends heavily on immigrants, who work physically demanding jobs in tough conditions.
Donald Trump’s moves to install loyalists in US security agencies and the military echo the actions of strongmen worldwide who prioritize personal loyalty over competence and respect for the law.
The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern.
A fractious meeting in Washington has left Ukrainians wondering what will become of relations with the US.
The latest floods exposed the deep vulnerability of many mountain communities in eastern Kentucky, where land ownership patterns and other barriers to recovery can leave residents with few options.
Recreational cannabis legalization has both Democratic and Republican champions in Harrisburg, but they face significant political hurdles.
Ukraine’s leader and opposition leaders have said ‘no’ to elections during wartime – and they have the backing of the majority of Ukrainians.
In 2023, approximately 51 million foreign-born people lived in the United States. Almost three-quarters were in the country legally. Half of the rest had some legal protection from deportation.
A pro-business National Labor Relations Board under President Trump could embolden Whole Foods and other companies to delay negotiations with unionized workers.
When water warms, it holds less oxygen, and this can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality. A new study finds that climate change is driving oxygen loss in hundreds of US and European rivers.
On the wall of an orphanage in Venice, a musicologist encountered a fresco featuring an aria written for an opera. She’s since embarked on a project to bring this forgotten music back.
Policymakers rely on models during uncertain times to figure out how their choices could affect the future. Over the pandemic, an ensemble of many COVID-19 models outperformed any one alone.
A newly discovered planet that should be too big to have formed around a tiny star is throwing into question what researchers know about planet formation.
Barring evidence of moral turpitude or excessive absenteeism, former administrators are very hard to force out.
Social robots can be useful tools to help students learn about programming, but here’s why they won’t be replacing classroom teachers anytime soon.
Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.
Israel and Hamas are running through countless weapons in the ongoing war − but where are those weapons coming from?
An air traffic safety expert explains why humans will remain central to managing the nation’s airports and airspace even as AI promises to improve air traffic control.
Purdue Pharma files new bankruptcy plan for $7.4 billion opioid settlement
Central banks take the limelight, briefly
Turkey detains Erdogan's main rival on array of charges
Bank of Korea's Chang says need to monitor household debt growth
Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit
March Madness: Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four
