When composers write music, it can be a mystery why one piece endures and is considered timeless, while another might not live past a premiere performance. When Handel wrote "Messiah," did he know it ...

Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams took a break to talk about their favorite hacks last week. You can drop in to hear about articulated mirrors, triacs, and even continuous ...

Protesters in two countries have taken to the streets in an attempt to overthrow their established governments. See if you can spot the differences. In Country A, protesters seek the overthrow of a ...

It’s been two years since I wrote about books that I’ve read. Following is a list of the relatively few (10 if you count a small kids’ book) that I finished in 2025. Why should you care? I’m ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. One of the most important political stories in American history — one that is particularly germane to our current, ...

The Palm Beach County Library System has launched a yearlong initiative called Rediscover Reading. Reading for pleasure has declined significantly among Americans over the last two decades. Research ...

Jerry Brewer, who has been writing columns for 22 years, has joined The Athletic and wants to raise his game in an era that favors attention over nuance. Courtesy of Lydia Brewer For the last six ...

WASHINGTON — Array Labs, a Silicon Valley startup developing radar-based Earth observation satellites, announced Jan. 5 it raised $20 million in a Series A round as it pushes to bring lower-cost ...

"I want us to return to a place where journalism means listening before speaking, where facts matter more than opinions, where stories are told to shine light, not to inflame," writes Bill Marcil Jr., ...

Recently I took a train trip from Chicago to Glenwood Springs. I sprung for a roomette with a fold out bunk bed for the night. (And sleeping on a train was just as much fun as I hoped it would be!) As ...

Abby doled out plenty of advice for frustrated wives, worried parents, sad grandparents and disgruntled employees in 2025, but the top columns this year asked many unique questions including what to ...