Nation May 28 The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in World War II This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of Memorial Day, we look at the lesser known story of U.S. Army Capt. Francis Brown Wai and his heroic service to…
Science Apr 22 What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we don’t know what’s being lost until it’s too late. This Earth Day, we begin…
Science Mar 25 How amateur fossil finds translate into scientific discovery For fossil hunters, the thrill is often in the hunt. For 9-year-old Molly Sampson, her prehistoric shark tooth discovery along a Maryland beach is considered the find of a lifetime. And the dinosaur footprint English archaeologist Marie Woods spotted has…
Science Jan 22 Earth’s ozone layer continues to recover, scientists report In one of the great environmental success stories of our time, scientists say that a 35-year-old agreement has resulted in the steady and promising recovery of the Earth's ozone layer, a critical protective shield that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation from…
Arts Dec 11 How a celebrity photographer saved picture day for this New York school For many students, school picture day is a rite of passage. For parents, it's a way to hold on to memories of their children through the years. But for one New York City school, picture day almost didn't happen —…
Arts Oct 23 How women have influenced HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ HBO's "House of the Dragon" — a prequel to the popular "Game of Thrones" series — is a massive hit, averaging nearly 30 million viewers per episode. Gender, power and sexism are among the show's central themes, and women play…
Arts Oct 01 Why a grandmother and grandson are visiting every U.S. national park 92-year-old Joy Ryan and her grandson Brad Ryan have spent the past seven years crisscrossing the U.S. with the goal of visiting every national park. “Grandma Joy’s Road Trip,” as they call it on social media, began after Brad found…
Nation Sep 17 Why low-income families are struggling to afford diapers The high cost of diapers is an often invisible part of poverty in America. Although more than 5 million babies and toddlers in the U.S. live in low-income families, most government programs don't provide diapers or funding to purchase them.
Science Jul 30 Monarch butterfly declared endangered amid declining numbers Last week, the monarch butterfly was officially designated as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Scientists estimate that the species' population has dropped between 20% and 90% over the last several decades. Scott Hoffman Black, executive director…