Waiting in line isn’t always bad—it can actually be good for you. Taking time to wait can help you stay calm, think more creatively, and make better decisions. When you wait, your brain has a chance ...

Have you ever wondered why certain foods taste so good? Chef Janon explains the science. Trump’s National Guard moves hit legal roadblocks Formal charges have been filed against Mark Sanchez over ...

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. This month, foster a spirit of gratitude in your classroom and school ...

Krystal Sheehan’s hobbies include walking dogs at the U.S. National Arboretum, feeding dogs cups of whipped cream and cuddling with dogs on her couch. Yet Sheehan, 23, doesn’t own a dog. She loves ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s an evening of fashion, science and philanthropy on October 9th as Couture for a Cure celebrates its 20th anniversary! Carol joins us from the Van Andel Institute ...

The S&P 500 now trades at a stretched price-to-earnings ratio of more than 25, while the Nasdaq Composite sits at about 33. Some growth favorites look priced for perfection today. But not all stocks ...

We asked doctors, chemists and beauty industry insiders what’s good for your skin and the environment, too. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel ...

If you have a young child, you know how difficult a trip to the pediatrician can be. Call the doctor’s office to set up an appointment. Please listen closely as our ...

President Donald Trump spent several days promising Americans that “an answer to autism” was imminent. Instead, his big reveal on Monday offered families distorted science, false hope, and unproven ...

Created in 1991, the prestigious Ig Nobel Prizes spotlight unconventional studies from around the world that combine scientific rigor with humor. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

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In April, China imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements, crippling American manufacturing across dozens of critical sectors. Ford temporarily shuttered production lines while European ...