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| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Food allergies are more than just a dietary inconvenience—they’re a serious and growing public health issue that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, an estimated 1 in 13 children has a food allergy, and adults aren’t immune either; some develop new food allergies … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Once reserved for Santa Claus and starry-eyed explorers, the North Pole has become an increasingly urgent matter of political concern. Thawing permafrost and retreating ice have already spurred conflict regarding newly accessible shipping corridors and untapped energy reserves. As the ice recedes, what was once an isolated region draws the … Read more
Between 2015 and 2024, the United States experienced 190 separate billion-dollar disasters. Data from NOAA shows that, when adjusted for inflation, annual billion-dollar disasters averaged 3.3 events per year throughout the 1980s, but surged to 13.1 from 2010–19. So far, that number looks to be going up at an astounding rate, as the average has … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A century ago, in the summer of 1925, an electrical engineer named Francis Houdina debuted one of the first self-driving car prototypes. The demonstration, which occurred on Broadway Avenue in New York City, required two vehicles: a driverless sedan rigged with a radio antenna and a second car trailing behind … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Prevention and early detection reduce the risk of developing cancer and improve the odds of identifying it early, when it’s likely to be more amenable to treatment. Making healthy lifestyle choices plays an important role in reducing the risk of developing cancer. Participating in recommended screenings and taking preventive … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Do your students recognize Mindy Kaling from The Office? Maybe they know Bowen Yang, the first Chinese-American comedian to star on Saturday Night Live, from his appearance in the movie Wicked. How about former presidential candidates Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Andrew Yang? May is Asian American and Pacific Islander … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Malcolm X was born in 1925, at a time when the promises of Reconstruction had given way to the systemic oppression of Jim Crow. By the time of his assassination in 1965, Malcolm had become one of the most formidable voices of the Civil Rights Movement, equally revered and feared … Read more
| By Gale Staff | May 8 begins Teacher Appreciation Week, and we at Gale want all educators to know how much we value them. We recognize how hard teachers work and the dedication they have to our students. This May, we are highlighting some of the many ways that teachers support America’s kids and … Read more
| By Dr. Bequita Pegram | In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea … Read more
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