AI Hallucinations and Other Erratic Behaviors

| By K. Lee Lerner | Despite the fact that there has been a revolutionary integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into apps and other programming, many of the generative AI programs recently released are still considered experimental programs. An understanding of the limitations of generative AI programs is, increasingly, an urgent concern. Users, especially teachers … Read more

Detecting and Understanding Bias in Gale Primary Sources

| By Brittany Pope, Gale Ambassador at the University of Wyoming | Bias exists in everything—even the most careful journalist or observer will have an element of bias because human perception is subjective. By understanding how bias can creep even into objective works, those who wish to use primary and secondary sources in their academic … Read more

Sonia Sotomayor Appointed to Supreme Court

| By J. Robert Parks | The growing influence of women and people of color has often been noted by their ascension to positions of power: the first governor, the first U.S. senator, and the first Supreme Court justice. The first Black Supreme Court justice was Thurgood Marshall in 1967, while the first female justice, … Read more

Reach Car Owners with ChiltonLibrary Marketing Materials

| By Chilton Staff | What’s the best way to connect car owners in your community with authoritative automotive information? Let Gale’s free marketing materials help you drive car owners to ChiltonLibrary. You’ll find a plethora of ideas to use as is, or as inspiration for your own creativity. Tell your community about ChiltonLibrary with … Read more

The Importance of Immunization

| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Immunization is a cornerstone of public health and preventive medicine. It’s the process by which people are protected from infectious disease through the administration of vaccines. Vaccines stimulate the body’s immune system to recognize and fight pathogens (disease-causing agents) such as viruses and bacteria without causing the disease itself. … Read more

A History of US Conventions      

| By Carol Brennan | Every four years, the US presidential election season enters into its dramatic 15-week final stretch, a phase that starts with the first of two nominating conventions from the two major parties. Since 1956, both the Democratic and Republican leadership have followed an unwritten rule that allows the party whose candidate … Read more

Easily Share Content with Improved Deep Linking in Your LMS

| By Gale Staff | Your Learning Management System (LMS) is an essential hub for sharing materials with students inside and outside of the classroom. With seamless LMS integrations, Gale makes it easy to share content from your Gale resources directly within your LMS to support research and learning. This experience is powered by deep … Read more

The Importance of UV Safety

| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | In our daily lives, ultraviolet (UV) radiation surrounds us from the sun and various artificial sources. Although UV rays are essential for processes like vitamin D synthesis in the body, overexposure can pose significant health risks. Practicing UV safety is crucial for safeguarding our health and well-being. First, it’s … Read more

Major Events in History from 50 Years Ago this Month   

| By Carol Brennan | “The G.O.P.’s Moment of Truth” proclaimed the cover of Time magazine on its issue dated July 29, 1974, as Americans followed with consternation the unprecedented crimes of the Watergate scandal involving multiple Republican officials in the White House of President Richard M. Nixon (1913–1994). The two-term California Republican would resign … Read more