Many scientific problems entail labeling data items with one of a given, finite set of classes based on features of the data items. For example, oncologists classify tumors as different known cancer ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

If you’re staring at a bare Christmas tree and a tight budget, you’re not alone. Surveys this year show nearly a third of people are spending less on holiday decorations, mostly to save money, and ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange forms. In December 1848, an illustration showed Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their children admiring a Christmas tree ...

Mr. Currell was a deputy undersecretary and senior adviser at the Department of Education from 2018 to 2021. He is a trustee of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. This week, about 200,000 ...

Hardwoods, known as broadleafs, are trees classed as angiosperms with ovules enclosed for fruit protection. When appropriately watered on good fertile sites or fed in the landscape with a unique tree ...

Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate ...