Analysis - South Africa has a paradox when it comes to food availability. Its supermarkets are overflowing. But it continues to record high levels of stunted growth.

From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.

Explore the geographic quirks that make Europe unique, from fragmented borders to diverse landscapes, and discover the historical and natural forces that shaped the continent. Image claiming to show ...

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For decades, the global financial landscape was dominated by a handful of major hubs. Cities such as London, New York, Zurich, and Hong Kong became synonymous with international banking, wealth ...

Customers line up outside a branch of Indymac Bank, which failed in 2008. When people think of a bank failure, they typically picture a crowd of anxious depositors demanding their money back. The bank ...

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Scientists who study chronic pain have long puzzled over a particular type of scenario: A man and woman get into a car accident and sustain the same injuries. But the woman experiences long-lasting ...

The narrative around nearshoring is shifting—and fast. The first wave of nearshoring promised faster routes, cheaper freight and shorter delivery cycles. But many companies are discovering a harder ...

California was the first state in the nation to require students to take an ethnic studies class as a condition of graduation. But that requirement has not yet gone into effect. That requirement, ...

Dr. Ellen Foxman still remembers her young son struggling to breathe as he battled an asthma attack that tightened his small airways. For any parent, it’s a frightening moment – one that has stayed ...