Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...

A new study has warned delegating decisions to artificial intelligence can breed dishonesty. Researchers found people are more likely to ask machines to cheat on their behalf, and that the machines ...

Wheat has a very large and complex genome. Researchers have found that different varieties can use their genes in different ways. By studying RNA—the molecules that carry out instructions from ...

Pre-order the Planet Money book here for your free gift. Our sister show, The Indicator, is chronicling the evolving business of crime for its Vice Week series. Today, we bring to you two cases of ...

Firefighters will conduct demonstrations throughout the day, including a Jaws of Life presentation, CPR instruction, and rope tying techniques.

SHARON - There were large dogs and tiny dogs; brown and white spotted ones and those that were pure white. No matter the size or breed, they all seemed very congenial during Sunday's blessing of the ...

Black women's unemployment rate is hovering at 6.7% — higher than the rate for white workers. Is it a sign the broader economy could sour? These economists say yes.Black women are the 'canary in the ...

For the first time in Punjab, an ostrich breeding project has been launched at Lahore Safari Park on the special instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, marking a significant step in ...

Nearly 100 Illinois high schools are part of an initiative to strengthen civics education. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin went to their annual conference to talk about how Democracy Schools can help when ...

We've all been tempted to make purchases that we later regret. To help save money in the future, here are useless things you don't need to buy.