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Tracking one of these items to your door has been possible since 2017 – tracking the other is all new.

The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut

The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution. more

Lorelei Kelly, Georgetown University, The Conversation | 1/24/25

A farmer harvests corn near McIntire, Iowa, on Oct. 31, 2023.

Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign. more

Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University, The Conversation | 1/23/25

Stick to your 2025 goals while relieving yourself of financial stress by switching to phone service provider TextNow.

Financial Wellness in 2025: Start with These Simple Steps

(NAPSI)—Now that 2025 is here, it’s time to tackle resolutions for a financially healthier year. The self-improvement journey can be expensive so go for goals that will help keep you on track, … more

1/22/25

TikTok users fleeing to the app RedNote are mingling with Chinese social media users.

What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there

A digital media scholar and longtime RedNote user gives a firsthand account of US and Chinese social media users interacting on the app. more

Jianqing Chen, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation | 1/20/25

A single page from a book lies on the charred remains of a home that burned down in the 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles.

How the literature of fire can help readers find hope among the ashes

Reading and maintaining a human connection have a vital role to play as extreme events that have long served as the stuff of dystopian fiction simply become a part of everyday life. more

Grace Moore, University of Otago, The Conversation | 1/17/25

Wayfarers around the world have used the stars to navigate the sea.

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers ? an astronomer explains how these methods work

Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows. more

Christopher Palma, Penn State, The Conversation | 12/20/24

Dylan and singer-songwriter Mimi Farina relax at the Viking Hotel in Newport, R.I., in July 1964.

Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music

Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against industry forces intent on pigeonholing him and his work. more

Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University, The Conversation | 12/20/24

Toni Collette, right, and Milly Shapiro in 'Hereditary' (2018).

The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain

Disturbing ideas about motherhood are pushed into our collective unconscious, a film scholar writes. Little wonder they’re at the heart of several chilling films. more

Kerry Hegarty, Miami University, The Conversation | 11/19/24

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin. more

Silas Laycock, UMass Lowell, The Conversation | 10/28/24

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably. more

Michael Leamy, Georgia Institute of Technology, The Conversation | 10/28/24

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets. more

Kate O'Neill, University of California, Berkeley, The Conversation | 10/28/24

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Nearly a million Florida property owners are facing a deadline, as associations are required to have their buildings inspected and assess the funds for repairing them. more

Bill Hughes, University of Florida, The Conversation | 10/25/24

Planning to improve your home can be easier when you know you can cover the costs.

Tips for Homeowners to Make Summer Home Projects More Affordable

(NAPSI)—If you’re like most American homeowners, you are eager to enhance and update your living space. According to a 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home study, the median planned budget for most … more

7/25/24

Before you travel with kids, it’s a good idea to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against measles.

When Planning International Travel, Measles Vaccination is Peace of Mind for the Whole Family

By Dr. David Sugerman (NAPSI)—As a parent, I know that preparing for international travel with kids is more than just packing a suitcase. Whether we are visiting relatives we haven’t seen for a … more

7/19/24

Military families can master their next move with support from SmartMove’s online resources.

Moving Resources For Military Families

(NAPSI)—Military families and veterans know that relocating loved ones when PCS orders arrive can be stressful—but there are steps you can take to make things easier. Keeping Military … more

5/2/24

Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why

Five out of the six biggest U.S. airlines have raised their checked bag fees since January 2024. Take American Airlines. In 2023, it cost US$30 to check a standard bag in with the airline; … more

Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, The Conversation | 3/15/24

3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

For all the attention on flashy new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, the challenges of regulating AI, and doomsday scenarios of superintelligent machines, AI is a useful tool in many fields. In fact, it has enormous potential to benefit humanity. … more

Joe Hollis, Iowa State University, The Conversation | 1/1/24

Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in southern France, overseen by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

One Hundred Years Of Honoring Heroes

(NAPSI)—A century-old mission takes on new meaning and you can be part of it. Then One hundred years ago, America was undertaking a solemn national responsibility unlike any it had … more

12/22/23

Outside storytelling

Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, … more

3/10/23

Purrr-fectly enjoyable

In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, … more

3/10/23

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What a roommate can save you in 100 US cities

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the average savings for someone who splits a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate versus renting a one-bedroom apartment by themselves.