Tara Blair

In 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released alarming news: more than 44,000 species worldwide face extinction, an approximate 5% increase from the previous year’s measurements. The IUCN, which tracks global biodiversity, blames climate change and human-created hazards, like pollution and urbanization. These endangered species—including plants, fungi, and insects—balance ecosystems, reflect environmental … Read more

| By Gale Staff | As summer break approaches, teachers of all grades are seeking out exciting classroom topics to keep students engaged. With National Space Day on May 2, look no further than Gale In Context for space-related content, discussion starters, and activity ideas! Designed to nurture students’ curiosity, Gale In Context offers educators … Read more

| By Gale Staff | Jazz thrives on spontaneity. It never stands still, pushing musicians—and the audience—to respond to the music in real time. As a genre, jazz draws on the influence of the polyrhythmic beats of West African music, the soulfulness of the blues, and the offbeat bounce of ragtime. Its dynamism makes the … Read more

| By Gale Staff | The United States is experiencing a youth mental health crisis. Many potential factors contribute to the concerning situation, ranging from pandemic-era social isolation and political instability to social media use and financial uncertainties. The statistics are staggering: in 2020, one in six U.S. adolescents experienced a major depressive episode, and … Read more

| By Gale Staff | On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Power Complex in Ukraine became ground zero for the worst accidental nuclear plant disaster in the world. While only two workers perished in the immediate aftermath, hundreds more suffered injuries and radiation exposure, which led to dozens of deaths. Nearly 40 years on, the … Read more

| By Gale Staff | The world we know today was once unimaginable. Before the first light bulb flickered to life, nightfall meant darkness. Before vaccines, diseases ravaged communities unchecked. Before the telephone, messages could take weeks to arrive. Every invention begins with someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it … Read more