|By Jennifer Stock| Science Fiction Day is January 2, 2023. This day marks the birth of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov and honors the history of the genre and its creators. Sci-fi is a rich genre dealing with science and technology and the effects of these advancements on human existence. Science fiction authors explore … Read more
|By J. Robert Parks| December 27 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Pasteur. Pasteur’s contributions, especially in the fields of chemistry and microbiology, are foundational to modern science, and his developments in the areas of vaccines and immunology are particularly relevant today. Gale In Context: World History has a rich collection of … Read more
|By Gale Staff| How can you give students a better view of the global economy? Ensure they’re connected to resources that cover both mature and emerging markets around the world. The recently published second edition of the Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets provides profiles, maps, and macroeconomic data on the world’s currently identified emerging markets. What … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | For many high school students, thinking about what their next steps will be after high school can be daunting. Some students may feel anxiety about making decisions that will potentially affect the rest of their lives. One way that teachers can help students who are unsure about the path they … Read more
|By Chilton Staff| Winter’s snowy, wet, and windy weather plus cold temperatures put added stress on our vehicles. How can we protect our vehicle and those riding in it? Regular maintenance is key to preventing some of the most common automotive issues. In addition, check these items before travel to help save you from a … Read more
| By Dr. Sarah Ketchley, Senior Digital Humanities Specialist | This November, I was fortunate to join the team of Dr. Donald P. Ryan’s Pacific Lutheran University Valley of the Kings project on the West Bank in Luxor, Egypt, whose focus during the 2022 dig season was tomb clearance and accessibility work. My visit coincided … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Elementary and middle school students undoubtedly have a challenging time getting back into the swing of things after the long holiday season in December. Let’s be honest—the return to the classroom after winter break is a struggle for all school employees too. Make use of Gale resources to plan engaging … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Does your institution have access to Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean? Upcoming changes to the platform will help organize available content and upgrade the user experience. Currently, Gale World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean is available in two parts—a digital archive that covers the historical primary … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Want to inspire your students to read, explore, and use their imaginations? Celebrate Science Fiction Day in your K-12 classroom on January 2, or the week after returning from the long holiday break. By combining science fiction with real-world examples of scientific concepts, you can help your students become more … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | The Kyoto Protocol was adopted 25 years ago this week, on December 11, 1997, as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was a system of regulations and requirements that 154 countries agreed to follow in order to reduce the global emissions of greenhouse gases … Read more