Last week, the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub, or iFAB, made some headlines when U.S, Senator Tammy Duckworth visited, along with a representative from a congressional ...

Scientists set out to understand all the ways the animals use their eight appendages. It wasn’t easy. By Kate Golembiewski The eight arms of an octopus are right there in its name. But these ...

What once seemed like a foregone conclusion is suddenly in jeopardy. The Mets’ stunning slide now has them essentially eliminated from the NL East race and just two games ahead of the surging Giants ...

A preexisting condition usually refers to a health issue you had before the date new health coverage starts. People may also use it to refer to health conditions you had before a new one began. Since ...

Europe’s breadbasket isn’t just cultural—it’s a $122.8 billion industry rising with every loaf. Ever notice how bread tells the story of a place? Walk through Europe and you’ll find each country has ...

No two dumplings are alike, and these 11 prove it. Spicy, savory, soupy, or crispy, they represent the flavors of regions across China. Tasting them all is like experiencing a country’s culture in ...

Word association time! Quick, when we name a decade, you shout out the bands that come immediately to mind. Ready? The 70s! Okay, we hear you. And those are some of the same bands that we think of, ...

Generative AI has quickly shifted from experimental novelty to everyday utility – and with that shift comes growing scrutiny. One of the most pressing questions is how these systems decide which ...

Week 1 is finally here and the Washington Commanders are gearing up for their Week 1 clash with the New York Giants. After an offseason filled with fresh faces and big moves, there’s a sense of ...

The time I used to spend on Twitter I now spend on Substack, and my life is much better for it. There are a lot of interesting, eclectic writers in the world. This week, for example, I stumbled across ...

This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. The definition of "roguelike" is one of those topics of conversation that will keep die-hard fans debating ...

'Skibidi' is among this year's new entries to the Cambridge Dictionary, but many people are still baffled by its wide-ranging meaning. The gibberish slang term was popularised by social media, along ...