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  What Is the Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack? 　　 　　Defibrillation The administration of electric shocks to the heart with a defibrillator can reset normal heart rhythm in persons who are experiencing cardiac arrest or whose heart function is endangered because of severe arrhythmia (abnormality of heart rhythm). (more) What Is the Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack? Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor...
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  Today in History—March 12: When Gandhi Took On the Salt Tax 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 12: When Gandhi Took On the Salt Tax Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...
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  When gas spikes, your budget notices first ...
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  Today in History—March 11: A Raisin in the Sun Makes Theatrical History 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 11: A Raisin in the Sun Makes Theatrical History Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Pi in Nature 　　 　　Shape of Earth (more) Pi in Nature A visual exploration of an infinite constant Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and has more than seven years of experience in science communication... Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  Possession 　　 　　A.S. Byatt A.S. Byatt, author of Possession (1990). (more) Possession novel by Byatt Written by Carola Campbell Carola Campbell's work appears in Encyclopaedia Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with the publisher of 501 Must-Read Books, where the work originally appeared. Carola CampbellAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have...
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  Antinous of Ithaca 　　 　　Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus One of the 108 suitors of Penelope, Antinous, about to assault an elderly beggar, who was really Odysseus in disguise. (more) Antinous of Ithaca Greek mythology Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by...
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  news as narrative 　　news as narrative journalism Written by Thomas R. Schmidt Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Thomas R. Schmidt Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  How Many Times Has the United States Declared War? 　　 　　The U.S. enters the war in Europe Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the declaration of war against Germany while Sen. Tom Connally (standing, right) marks the time of the signature with his pocket watch, December 11, 1941. (more) How Many Times Has the United States Declared War? Written by Michael Ray Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who...
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  penny press 　　penny press Inexpensive newspapers that transformed 19th-century American journalism Written by Debra van Tuyll Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Debra van Tuyll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  When a family member steals your identity ...
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  literary journalism 　　literary journalism nonfiction genre Also known as: creative nonfiction, literary reportage, literature of fact(Show More) Written by Nancy L. Roberts Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Nancy L. Roberts Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they...
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  1975 invasion of East Timor 　　 　　East Timorese resistance fighters Members of Falintil, the armed wing of the East Timorese resistance movement, march during a military exercise. (more) 1975 invasion of East Timor Written by Agathe Demarolle Agathe Demarolle was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. She is studying at the University of Chicago, where she's majoring in political science and creative writing. She's also...
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  Today in History—March 10: The Day the Planets Aligned—and the World Didn’t End 　　 　　March 10, 1982: Could planetary alignment predict doomsday? (more) Today in History—March 10: The Day the Planets Aligned—and the World Didn’t End Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on...
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  What Is the Epstein Files Transparency Act? 　　What Is the Epstein Files Transparency Act? Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  blacklisting 　　blacklisting The practice of denying employment based on alleged political affiliations, particularly prominent in American broadcasting during the Red Scare era Written by Susan L. Brinson Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Susan L. Brinson Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  Aaron Hernandez 　　 　　Aaron Hernandez Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was brought into court following his arrest for the murder of Odin Lloyd, 2013. (more) Aaron Hernandez NFL football player and convicted murderer Written by Jason Tuohey Jason Tuohey Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  blue-ringed octopus 　　 　　Greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) Although potentially deadly when disturbed, blue-ringed octopuses, such as this tiny creature, are nonaggressive and reclusive, preferring to remain concealed in rock crevices, empty mollusk shells, or even discarded bottles. (more) blue-ringed octopus mollusk Also known as: Hapalochlaena Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD...
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  Is Magnesium Good for Sleep? 　　Is Magnesium Good for Sleep? Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  2026 Iran conflict 　　 　　U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran Plume of smoke rising from the Iranian capital, Tehran, from U.S.-Israeli strikes on March 3, 2026. (more) 2026 Iran conflict Iranian history Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for...

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