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Most Americans express confidence in their ability to do various practical tasks, but they are much less confident in their ability to do other tasks that require more specialized knowledge.

In "Mapmatics," a mathematician tells the stories of how math helps us track epidemics, map the seafloor, and plot a complex delivery route.

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As of October 8, we’ve hit our eighth day of the government shutdown over President Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” As more ...

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Known for her roles in film, the actress built a second act off-screen, turning the homes she renovated into another stage.

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You can make paper in Minecraft and use it to craft books, maps, and even fireworks when combined with other material.

My wife and I were hunting the big woods near the Boundary Waters when we concluded our guest might be lost, or worse ...

Stellantis is investing over $600 million to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant, which could restore up to 3,300 jobs and boost the local economy.