Trumps test positive for coronavirus
The president is infected with Covid-19 and is said to be on the job and in good spirits. We pray for his quick recovery.
Academics
Exploring the constellation Pegasus
In October, before we start seeing the bright constellations of winter at a decent hour, the winged horse flies across the sky.
Bacterial enzymes degrade plastic soda bottles
Recycling plastic is an important step in eliminating the pollution that fills our landfills, oceans, and our food supply. Enzymes can help.
Busy pictures hinder reading comprehension
When extraneous illustrations are used less, children can have an easier time focusing on text and better reading comprehension.
On constitutional flat taxes in Illinois
An important ballot question in IL involves the elimination of the flat tax in favor of a graduated income tax structure.
How citizens prefer to fund environmental action
Growing demand for countries to combat climate change, less consensus on how to fund it. New study offers insight from the US, UK, Germany, France.
Tim Kaine talks to Fairfax Co. seniors
In Virginia, protesters intimidated citizens at an early voting center in Fairfax Co. Sen. Tim Kaine talks about voting to students.
Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is certain to bring a political battle between the president, the Senate, and Democrats.
Scientific American endorses a candidate
It's rare that a science journal would endorse a presidential candidate, but it has happened, due mainly to Pres. Trump's rejection of science.
Smoke from Calif. paints the East Coast sun
The sunrise this morning in Baltimore and Chicago was cooled by smoke from the Calif. wildfires, which created a thick haze aloft.