The campaign behind a proposed 2026 ballot measure to establish rent control across the state says it has cleared the highest signature-gathering hurdle in the initiative petition process, submitting ...

The dome of the Massachusetts State House. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) Ballot questions about rent control, all-party state primaries and funding for water and nature conservancy are among those expected to ...

We live in an age where conversation can often feel like a chess match, each move calculated for maximum effect. Ever found yourself walking away from a chat feeling strangely off-kilter? That may be ...

A shark net captures more than just shark... often, it captures other innocent animals, like marine mammals, as seen here. However, the plan has sparked immediate backlash from scientists, ...

There are countless posts on social media about taking a “break” or doing a “cleanse” from birth control, and how hormonal birth control is “unnatural” – but this is not helpful advice. If you are on ...

Baltimore voters will again be asked to weigh in on local control of Baltimore Police at the ballot box — this time in the form of Question E. One of the numerous questions on city ballots this ...

Abstract: In this study, we experimentally verified a robust control law based on variable structure control and the computed torque method on a laboratory motion system. Variable structure control is ...

Mangroves on the islands along the Java Sea play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and sequestering carbon. However, there is a lack of information on mangrove ...

As an important structure supporting the wind turbine, the wind power tower is faced with the complex environmental impact of wind load and seismic load during operation. This paper reviews the ...