There is no definitive explanation for how a dream neurologically transitions from being ordinary to becoming lucid or vivid, ...

In the coming years, an unprecedented number of people will leave planet Earth—but it’s becoming increasingly clear that deep ...

Many women seeking abortion are disbelieved or discriminated against based on the contraception choices they make or do not ...

Carver County is no longer “somewhat of an island” detached from COVID-19’s damage, Carver County Public Health Director Richard Scott said. After months of seemingly keeping the virus ...

Palestinians in Gaza have rejected on Thursday (February 6) the Israeli defense minister’s order to the army to prepare a ...

Be it from tap water on a vacation, some dodgy chicken, or something the kids have brought home from school, we've almost all ...

The League of Shadows is an ancient clan that believes it helps civilization maintain “balance.” When a society becomes too ...

The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this ...

Grassroots efforts in places like North Carolina show what we can—and increasingly must—do in a world plagued by climate ...

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

Around the new year, many people set goals for better health. People ages 65 and older can kick off a healthy new year by getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These respiratory infections can ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...