The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions has scheduled a virtual confirmation hearing for surgeon ...

Amid growing concern about academic freedom, a faculty group wants UNC officials to be more precise about what activities are protected.

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The word “predilection” means a preference or special liking for something. It is a noun that can also mean a bias in favor ...

The word “ennui” means a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. It is a noun and it is a feeling often compared with boredom. However, the term ...

Dictionaries are deceptively simple, and incredibly ambitious. NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Stefan Fatsis about his book, "Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) The Modern Dictionary." ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The pilot (there is also space for a passenger) is enclosed in a very car-like space, complete with seat belts and an ...

A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

The new edition might remind people that a physical book from a source with a two-century-old pedigree might be more ...

For many years, treatment of asthma has focused on symptom management and control. As the understanding of disease processes has improved and treatments begin to target underlying mechanisms, there is ...

Michigan parents and teachers might be stumped when Gen Alpha kids — those born from 2010 to 2024 — toss out terms like "delulu," "rizz" or "6 7." The slang terms, born from the internet and social ...