How dandelions rig the odds for catching upward gusts

New images reveal microstructures that, depending on how the wind blows, help give a dandelion seed lift-off or the grip needed...

NBA preseason is here! Let’s run down what’s worth watching, including these 7 teams

Here are some things to look for to enjoy the action once the preseason tips off.Read More

What the shutdown means for Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs

Core programs will keep running because their funding is built into law. But a popular Medicare benefit has already ended, and...

With S&P 500 near record highs, it’s time to reconsider the set-it-and-forget-it strategy, some experts say

Even as the S&P 500 index has climbed to new highs, experts say a diversified portfolio will likely be the long-term...

Looking for stocks that can triple? Why pricey names must be on your shopping list, too

A stock’s price by itself will not help you identify stocks that can become major winners.Read More

Tax changes for charitable giving: Here's what to know

Many non-profits are facing financial challenges due to federal funding cuts and termination of contracts. Now the government shutdown is adding...

Saturn moon’s hidden ocean reveals more evidence of favorable conditions for life, study finds: “Simply phenomenal”

The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn’s moon Enceladus harbors complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further...

Layoffs across the U.S. this year are at their highest level since 2020, new data shows

Employers across the U.S. cut nearly 950,000 jobs this year through September, the largest number of layoffs since 2020, according to outplacement...

Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane likely located in lagoon, expedition team claims, citing “very strong” evidence

Researchers from Purdue University are set to travel to the South Pacific to determine if a “visual anomaly” on a remote...

The shelves at this Uptown bookstore open to reveal a delicious new NOLA brunch restaurant

One minute you’re looking over cookbooks; the next you could be sitting down to a ricotta and clementine toast or taking...