Big Lots adds stores in Troy, Binghamton to closure list
Big Lots last month agreed to be purchased by an investment firm, Nexus Capital Management LP. As part of the deal, Big Lots ...
Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff
Researchers have long known that being mindful causes physical and mental benefits such as better brain health, decision-making and stress resilience. Major companies such as Google, Aetna and Intel ...
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio − it should also use this opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past
The radio industry has been fighting back, lobbying for legislation that would force carmakers to install AM radios as a matter of public interest. These efforts led to the AM Radio for Every Vehicle ...
You can count female physics Nobel laureates on one hand – recent winners have wisdom for young women in the field
The three woman physicists receiving Nobel Prize honors in the 21st century are Donna Strickland, who won in 2018, Andrea Ghez, who won in 2020, and Anne L’Huillier, who won in 2023. All three made ...
Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm
While people often stop to think about and discuss race or gender, comments about intelligence do not typically get much sustained attention. People either agree with Trump or laugh along with Jost, ...
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help
(THE CONVERSATION) You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what ...