A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away

Yet academics are now routinely using tools such as ChatGPT to assist them in their research in much the same way they might ...

Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. Advocates say ...

Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

These wetlands, these alligators ... it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Best Online Learning Courses (2026): Coursera Named Leading Platform for Career-Focused Education by Expert Consumers

Coursera has been named a leading platform for career-focused education in 2026 by Expert Consumers, reflecting sustained growth in demand for flexible online learning options that connect directly to ...
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AI is redefining entry-level tech roles — here’s what IT leaders need to change now

We’ve all seen the headlines announcing the end of entry-level jobs, especially in tech. Given my role as President of Per Scholas, a nonprofit that provides no-cost training and then connects ...

Reptiles slither into library for March break visit

Browning Reptiles owner Sarah Brown introduces Ray Sunshine, a seven-year-old, 12-foot Burmese python weighing 27 pounds, to ...