| By Gale Staff | In 2024, roughly 1.4 million high school seniors took the ACT.1 As one of the top two college readiness exams in the United States, the ACT is essential for evaluating proficiency in core high school subjects to assess eligibility for college admissions and scholarships. After considering feedback from students, educators, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Exciting updates have been made to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, providing libraries with enhanced tools to support students and professionals in achieving their educational and career objectives. New Test Added: Classic Learning Test (CLT): This online college entrance exam, designed for 11th and 12th graders, serves as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more
According to the American Association for Cancer Research, cancer mortality in the United States dropped by 33% between 1991 and 2020. Much of this decrease can be attributed to public health campaigns and early cancer detection, highlighting the transformative power of equitable access to medically sound information—a driving principle behind Gale Health and Wellness. As … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | When you have skin in the game, the materials used for automobile interiors matter. Our bovine friends don’t have to ruminate over it: Cattle would stampede to alternate upholstery coverings like cloth or synthetic leather. With American drivers spending an average of more than 10,000 minutes each year behind the … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. It’s about more than just looking good in your favorite jeans; it’s about feeling good, improving your overall health, and enhancing your quality of life. Many people start the New Year with … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Welcome to 2025! While we usually adhere to a specific theme each month, it’s a delight to pick a broader topic and see what gems are discoverable inside Gale In Context: Biography. For January, we wondered what was happening in the world 100 years ago this month, and once again, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1867, Wladyslaw and Bronislawa Sklodowska welcomed their fifth child, a girl named Maria. Growing up in Poland, Maria was a motivated and curious student. However, despite excelling academically, she could not attend the all-male University of Warsaw. In her early 20s, Maria left Poland to enroll at the prestigious … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Libraries strive to serve everyone in their community, from engaging readers to offering accessible online learning opportunities to hosting events for all age groups. Over the past few years, librarians have adapted to an array of evolving needs spurred by the pandemic. Although in-person visits are still 35% lower than … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder, a type of depression that usually occurs during specific seasons, most often beginning in late fall or winter as the days get shorter and there’s less daylight. It sometimes coincides with the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, … Read more