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Getting SNAP benefits can already be hard, and due to legal changes Congress approved in 2025 it could get harder for many Americans.

From bioweapons to biblical plagues, the bacteria that cause anthrax can persist for decades in harsh conditions and wreak havoc on people and cattle.

Has our culture's begrudging acceptance of ghostwriting paved the way for everyone - not just the rich and famous - to offload the hard work of writing?

News that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at a US military base in the Indian Ocean was startling, but how much of a threat does the development represent?

Growing up amid Sri Lanka's civil war, I saw pluralism in action - but didn't have a name for it. Today, I study the virtues that help people sustain relationships across faiths and cultures.

Swasthani holds a central place in Nepali culture. Its female characters uphold ideals of faithful wifehood - seen by some as patriarchal and by others as a source of strength.

Fiber optics allow you to search the internet, text your friends and check your social media feeds. They also have geological, security and manufacturing applications.

Drones with the right sensors and AI analyzing the data could quickly find a person lost or stranded in the wilderness, crucial to keeping them alive.

People use cognitive shortcuts to make choices that sometimes have outcomes that don't serve their own interests or preferences. But to call these choices irrational might be missing the big picture.

Finding ways to communicate effectively with men about vasectomies is key to persuading them to have the procedure.