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A scientific case for climate optimism with ecologist Tom Crowther Negative feedback loops, which amplify the effects of climate drivers, are among the scariest processes in climate science. Melting ice in one example exposes darker water and land, which absorb more heat, causing more ice to melt. But ecologist Tom Crowther focuses on their opposite—positive feedback loops—as one of nature’s most powerful engines of repair. Crowther, a professor of ecology at the Department of Envir...
The hidden work behind every ‘overnight’ AI startup The myth of the overnight AI startup is an easy sell. It’s inspirational. It’s dripping with genius. One day, no one has ever heard of the company, and the next day, it’s plastered across every media channel and about to turn into a unicorn. The thing is, every “overnight” success has a long backstory you don’t see: the months’ or years’ worth of work, the users who didn’t convert, the messaging that had to be rewritten, and the models that d...
How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social feeds before it ever reaches a doctor's office. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2025 found that half of U.S. adults under 50 get health and wellness information from influencers or podcasters, while fewer than 1 in 5 of those creators are conventional...
The security challenges behind America’s biggest party Independence Day is one of America’s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projected that 72.2 million people would travel at least 50 miles from home during the 2025 Ind...
1 most expensive states to buy rental property in 2026 As housing prices soar, homebuying has become harder across the country. Naturally, some places are hit harder than others. The gap between the least and most expensive states to buy rental property has widened substantially, and it’s impacting how and whether people can afford real estate. There are a few different reasons for the discrepancy, ranging from limited housing supply to restrictive zoning laws. Sudden jumps in job and p...
Is it back-to-school butterflies or something deeper? Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for students. As you think about navigating your class schedule, friend dynamics, academic pressures, and other responsibilities, it’s normal to feel a little nervous. If this happens to you, you’re not alone, and there are ways to feel better. Feeling anxious at the start of a new school year doesn’t mean you have a mental health condition. But if your anxiety doesn’t go away and negativ...
European student housing is 30% more competitive than last year. US students who act now still have the advantage. Nearly 7.3 million students are studying outside their home countries right now, and about half of them are in Europe, according to UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report, published in 2026. The same report projects that number to reach nine million by 2030. For U.S. students planning to join them this autumn, the housing market is more competitive than ever, but...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.43 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.49 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$1.11 (+32.7%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.54 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$0.73 (+26.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.5%) - Year change: +$0.94 (+27.3%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.38 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.3%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.30 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.4%) - Year change: +$0.88 (+25.7%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.44 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$0.64 (+23.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $4.65 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.8%) - Year change: +$1.28 (+37.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.32 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.13 (-3.8%) - Year change: +$0.62 (+23.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.37 - Week change: -$0.24 (-5.2%) - Year change: +$1.05 (+31.7%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.34 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.09 (-2.5%) - Year change: +$0.57 (+20.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.57 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.22...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.47 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.07 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$0.67 (+23.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $4.61 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.9%) - Year change: +$1.10 (+31.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.36 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%) - Year change: +$0.52 (+18.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.38 - Week change: -$0.14 (-3.1%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+28.5%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.38 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.61 (+22.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $4.40 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.06 (+31.8%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.48 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: +$0.67 (+24.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $4.55 - Week change: -$0.17 (-3.5%) - Year change: +$1.08 (+31.2%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.45 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$0.65 (+23.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $4.30 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.6%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+28.5%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 29. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.34 --- Alabama average: $3.46 - Week change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) - Year change: +$0.59 (+21.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $4.40 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.8%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+29.6%) -...
Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Anniston in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become...
fast-stock // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Auburn in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become...
Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Birmingham in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become...
fizkes // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Daphne in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become the...
Ivanko80 // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Decatur in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become...
fast-stock // Shutterstock Are homes selling in Dothan in 2026? The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn't played out evenly across the country, though. As buyers searched for affordability, some lower-cost areas heated up and have become...
