New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution sheds light on the timelines and pathways of evolution of fungi, finding evidence of their influence on ancient terrestrial ecosystems. The study, ...

UC Berkeley turned lecturer Peyrin Kao’s name over to Trump, but that hasn’t stopped Kao’s solidarity organizing.

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Fungi may have shaped Earth’s landscapes long before plants appeared. By combining rare gene transfers with fossil evidence, researchers have traced fungal origins back nearly a billion years earlier ...

Acting as a digital janitor for family, friends, and coworkers, constantly sweeping misinformation debris, is exhausting. The role pays nothing, but the hidden labor costs dearly.

Academic hiring panels must manage the tension between effectiveness – hiring the right person for the job – and efficiency – making the search process reasonably quick and low-cost. Some universities ...

HOPE – October isn’t just about pumpkins and fall colors; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of protecting your digital life. With data breaches, phishing ...

KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/FOR THE EXPRESS Lt. Governor Austin Davis, right, receives a flu vaccine at River Valley Health in Williamsport on Tuesday. WILLIAMSPORT — It seems like 2025 is just barreling ...

Researchers tested AI on hundreds of high-value professional tasks and found models are improving—but not yet ready to do the jobs themselves.

Enrollment at the University of Kansas has set another record, according to figures released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. KU’s overall enrollment increased to 31,169 students, topping by ...

ChatGPT is not yet causing the massive upheaval in the US labor market that many have feared since the chatbot’s launch in 2022, according to a new study by a research center at Yale University.

Illinois State University has launched an AI learning lab that combines nursing and computer science students to predict atrial fibrillation, which can potentially lead to stroke.