Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Catholic Church entered a period of mourning—and transition. The death of Pope Francis and the election of his successor, Pope Leo XIV, is a rare opportunity to witness a global leadership transition informed by rituals that have guided the Church for nearly 2,000 years. … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Imagine you’re watching a quiz show, and the category “4th Century Events” pops up on the screen. How confident are you that you’re going to be able to get the answer? You might guess in the category for Rome, deeming it will be an easier question. If you remember … Read more
In April 2025, a new digital ID program was launched in three communities in New South Wales, Australia. Instead of flashing a driver’s license or pulling up a mobile pass, participants verify their identity using facial recognition technology integrated into the Service NSW app. Users take a live selfie to match against a government-held reference … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB) series has been a cornerstone of literary research for over four decades, providing scholars, students, and literary enthusiasts with highly readable, in-depth biographical and critical information on authors and their works. As the DLB continues to evolve, we are pleased to announce the first … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As communities grow and change, libraries have an opportunity to evolve alongside them, meeting the needs of all patrons at every stage of life. While early literacy and youth programming remain foundational, many libraries are beginning to explore new ways to support an increasing and vibrant population: older adults. Adults … Read more
| By Darren Person | As most students and many educators have embraced various academic applications of generative AI, some education companies have rushed to integrate the promising new technology into their products and services—whether it makes sense or not. As we’ve seen in the two years since the launch of ChatGPT, generative AI is … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The American Revolution arguably receives the most attention when students are taught U.S. history, beginning with Paul Revere’s ride and the Declaration of Independence in elementary school to Thomas Paine and John Locke in high school and college. That’s likely to become especially true over the next several years, as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As far as mental health conditions are concerned, borderline personality disorder (BPD) remains one of the most misunderstood. Each May, Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month challenges these misconceptions, bringing much-needed awareness to a condition that affects an estimated 1.4% of American adults. For many, the road to diagnosis is long … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The United States is older than ever before. According to the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), the median age of the United States increased by nearly a decade from 1980 to 2022—from 30.0 to 38.9 years. And with an aging population, the risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Backing up can be one of the trickiest maneuvers typical drivers perform. Just ask a driving instructor about parallel parking. Backup cameras can make reversing easier and safer. When you shift into reverse on newer vehicles, an image of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen. Lines … Read more