| By J. Robert Parks | The phrase “trial of the century” has become a common trope for satirical outlets that comment on the news. The adoption of the phrase occurred primarily through the twentieth century as newspapers and, later, radio and television outlets dedicated resources to covering dramatic proceedings in U.S. courtrooms. The 1921 … Read more
Space exploration is a high-risk endeavor, demanding substantial financial investment and meticulous calculations. Since the first successful manned launch in 1961, more than 700 people have traveled to outer space; these astronauts have demonstrated courage and resilience in the pursuit of knowledge. Two of the early pioneers in the Space Race hailed from Russia. In … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale’s Access My Library (AML) mobile app will no longer be available starting in August. After a close review of usage data, we’ve decided to end service for AML on August 22, 2025, to eliminate redundancies in resource access points. All Gale resources are mobile responsive, meaning any user can … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Almost everyone experiences a headache now and then—whether from too much screen time, skipping a meal, or getting stuck in traffic after a long day. But for those who suffer from migraines, the experience is much more intense. Understanding the difference between a headache and a migraine is essential to … Read more
For more than two decades, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) has been the backbone of digital scholarship in the eighteenth century. It remains one of the most frequently cited and widely adopted archives in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, contributing to both faculty research and the development of interdisciplinary scholarship at academic institutions worldwide. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A new academic year is on the horizon, and so are improvements for the Gale platform! At the end of July, we’re launching an updated experience for Gale topic pages. Topic page users can expect a streamlined design with improved navigation on the following platforms: What’s Changing on Gale Topic … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Although 10-year-old Sid excelled in school subjects like math, he struggled consistently with reading. In addition to being affected by widespread reading proficiency declines from COVID-19, Sid was diagnosed with ADHD and saccadic eye movement disorder, a visual processing disorder that causes rapid, jerky eye movements. These conditions make tracking … Read more
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Every August, the night sky comes alive with streaks of light known as the Perseid meteor shower, one of the easiest and most exciting sky shows to spot with the naked eye. In 2025, this dazzling annual event peaks from midnight on August 11 into the pre-dawn hours of August 12. But what exactly is … Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, provides educators with an opportunity to showcase the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx communities. In literature classrooms, exploring those contributions encourages students to think more critically about how Latinx authors use the written word to share stories of their communities and cultures while expressing … Read more