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  • Ants treat certain leg injuries with lifesaving amputations
    Medical amputation isn't a uniquely human form of medicine, it turns out. Some ant species will cut off the limbs of injured buddies when it's necessary to save them.
  • In this April 23, 2018 file photo, supporters of a rent control initiative march near the Capitol calling for more rent control in Sacramento, Calif. .Californians will vote on whether to let cities expand rent control as the state grapples with soaring housing costs and a dire need for more home construction.
    With Proposition 33 voters could give counties and cities more power to limit rent increases. Should they?
    Proposition 33 could allow more local rent control. Supporters say it's a matter of survival. Opponents say it could make the housing crisis worse.
  • Alex Morgan, the generational soccer star who helped lead the U.S. to two FIFA Women's World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal, announced on social media that she will retire.
    Alex Morgan, the face of American soccer for a generation, says she will retire
    Morgan led the U.S. to two FIFA Women's World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. At age 35, she has now bid farewell to a career that she said was "more than I could have ever dreamed of."
  • Tired of presidential politics? Here's where power could shift in state capitols too
    With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice.
  • Pillars at the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Sanliurfa, Turkey, are seen in May 2022. Located on a rocky hill in southeastern Turkey, overlooking the plateau of ancient Mesopotamia, Gobekli Tepe, is the world's first known sanctuary and may have housed the world's oldest solar calendar.
    The world's oldest solar calendar may have been unearthed in Turkey
    Researchers say an ancient calendar discovered in southern Turkey may also memorialize a devastating comet strike that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago.
  • The student center at Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo on Jan. 10, 2024.
    The Cal Grant expansion for California college students is in jeopardy as the state deficit grows
    The Cal Grant fully covers tuition at the University of California and California State University, and legislators planned to offer it to an additional 137,000 students.
  • Star-Spangled Fascism: Extremists and the First Amendment
    AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring whether the First Amendment and its near absolute protection of free speech makes Americans more vulnerable to political extremism. This conversation is inspired by the new film "Nazi Town, USA." Panelists will discuss the contours of the First Amendment's free speech protections, and the extent to which they have been used to permit public hate speech and other extremist beliefs, contrasting these legal precedents with those of other Western countries. Featured guests: Dr. Mary Anne Franks: Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Civil Rights Law at George Washington Law School and the President and Legislative & Tech Policy Director of the nonprofit organization Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Steven J. Ross: Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the University of Southern California’s Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life The discussion will be moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate Professor of History at Duke University, where she teaches courses on the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives, Modern America, and History in Fact and Fiction. RSVP NOW The conversation will also be streamed live on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's Facebook and YouTube channels.
  • Real Estate and Economic Update Free Webinar
    Join us for an exclusive webinar on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. as we delve into the future of the San Diego real estate market and what it means for potential home buyers, sellers, and investors this year! ⁠Gain valuable insights as we discuss the unique trends and opportunities shaping the real estate landscape in San Diego. Whether you're looking to buy, invest, or sell, this webinar will provide actionable information to help you make informed decisions.⁠ Key Topics:⁠ Market Trends: What's Driving the San Diego Real Estate Market?⁠ Insights into Opportunities and Challenges⁠ in the 2024 real estate market. Tips for Homebuyers, Investors, and Homesellers: Navigating the Market Successfully⁠ ⁠ Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the real estate market! Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards unlocking the potential of San Diego's real estate landscape.⁠ The Kappel Realty Group is a Diamond Real Estate Team (highest level) in San Diego County, placing it in the top 1% percent of all real estate groups in the County and top 1% of all real estate teams in the United States. This webinar is taught by Patrick Kappel, named by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 50 most influential residential real estate leaders. Patrick is a top 1% Realtor in San Diego County and the 2020 San Diego Team Realtor Leader of the Year by the San Diego Association of Realtors. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor's degree and continued his education at UCLA, where he received his MBA with a focus on finance and entrepreneurship. He then earned a Masters Degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. His combined years of academic and practical knowledge have given him the necessary skills to become a trusted teacher and advisor to his clients. Find all our latest webinars at kappelrealtygroup.com/webinars Patrick Kappel⁠ Kappel Realty Group, Compass "We use data and education to move you" patrick.kappel@compass.com⁠ www.kappelrealtygroup.com DRE#: 02017034⁠ Equal Housing Opportunity For more information visit: kappelrealtygroup.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram
  • An image released by University of Tokyo researchers shows a robot smiling, with the help of mechanical actuators beneath a flexible layer of living skin.
    A robot gets a face of living ‘skin’ that allows it to smile
    If humanoid robots make you a bit queasy — would it help if they had fleshy faces that can smile at you?
  • Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Gwen Walz, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and presidential candidate Kamala Harris walk across the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport after their first rally together on Tuesday.
    What to know about Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz
    Gwen and Tim Walz met while teaching high school in the '90s, and she's now a vocal advocate for expanding educational opportunities in prisons. Here's what else to know about Minnesota's first lady.
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