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MBAsA Master of Business Administration is a graduate degree that prepares students for a career in business management. Graduates pursue a variety of professions, including roles in finance, entrepreneurship, and consulting. The degree typically takes roughly two academic years to complete, and approximately 200,000 MBA students in the US are enrolled in a typical year. Joseph Wharton established the first undergraduate business school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1881 to address the growing need for dynamic professional business managers amid the Industrial Revolution. Dartmouth's Tuck School introduced the Master of Science in Commerce, the MBA’s predecessor, in 1900. In 1908, Harvard Business School pioneered the first modern MBA format. People often decide to get an MBA to facilitate a career change or add more credibility to their existing résumés. An MBA helps graduates earn an additional $662,290 over 10 years, according to one recent study—although that number varies significantly based on the MBA program’s prestige, as well as one’s pre-MBA salary and chosen industry.Explore MBAs

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Scientists used mass spectrometry to determine the materials in a 1690 paintingPreviously used to map the distribution of molecules on biological tissue samples, researchers combined the technique with machine learning to uncover six layers of pigments, binders, and a thin gold leaf layer within *The Marriage of the Virgin*, from a collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The technique may help identify and track artists' material use to learn about pieces of unknown provenance. (Some readers may experience a paywall.) Chemical & Engineering News Read biographies of 3 generations of the Adams familyThe Massachusetts Historical Society provides biographical profiles covering three generations of the Adams family—using its extensive archive of family papers and correspondence to trace one of the most notable dynasties in American political history. Adams was so involved as first lady that some nicknamed her 'Mrs. President'As first lady, Adams took an active role in her husband's presidency—advising on appointments, critiquing his speeches, and corresponding extensively with politicians. She supported the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts and pressed for war with France during the XYZ Affair. Augusta Savage's masterpiece was destroyed after a limited exhibition"Life Every Voice and Sing," sometimes called "The Harp," debuted at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Based on the James Weldon Johnson poem (and eventual unofficial Black national anthem) of the same name, the massive, 16-foot-tall sculpture depicted a kneeling Black man holding a bar of music in front of 12 chorus singers. After the fair ended in 1940, Savage was unable to pay to preserve it, so it was destroyed. The New York Historical Mass protests in 2004 overturned a rigged Ukrainian electionDuring the Orange Revolution, Ukrainians protested against election fraud favoring pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovych. Weeks of peaceful demonstrations led to a rerun vote, bringing Viktor Yushchenko to power and weakening Moscow's influence in the country. NBC News See a massive collection of Norman Rockwell's paintingsRockwell's works sought to capture authentic scenes from American life and, in the process, came to define the American ideal. This collection includes 244 of his paintings, from his early days at the Saturday Evening Post through his more socially minded work for Look, to the end of his career. Below is 1951's "Saying Grace." WikiArt The body's master clock has 20,000 neuronsThe suprachiasmatic nucleus, the master clock in mammals, has 20,000 neurons that help maintain the light-dark cycle in the body. Among its jobs: It receives light input information from the retina and then signals peripheral body clocks to act on this information, driving everything from body temperature to hunger. News Medical Mechanical watches measure the passage of time via the vibration of a quartz crystalWhen electricity from a battery passes through the crystal inside a watch, the crystal vibrates, creating an electrical signal with a precise frequency of one vibration per second. This signal moves the hand of the watch so that it ticks once per second, allowing it to track the passage of time. Hamilton Jewelers Most part-time MBA students finish the degree in about 2 to 4 yearsIn addition to the classic full-time MBA, there are a few variations to this degree. These include Executive MBAs (for senior managers), 4+1 MBA programs, and more, which are detailed in this article. College Advisor A post-MBA salary calculatorThe median starting salary for MBA graduates is roughly $120K. That’s significant when compared to the $69,320 median salary for bachelor’s degree grads. After inputting specifics (e.g., work experience and the country one studies in), this MBA salary calculator figures out a more accurate estimate tailored to you. MBA.com Most MBA programs require between 2 and 5 years of professional experienceThere’s no blanket rule for MBA programs about how much work experience an applicant should have. However, an admissions officer at an Ivy League business school said that while they’ve seen great candidates with only a year of experience, they also saw applicants who would clearly benefit from more. US News Early MBA curricula were influenced by a movement in ‘scientific management’The Scientific Management movement was pioneered by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the early 1900s and posited managers should take a scientific approach to work, studying each task and system in the workplace from an objective lens. It’s still considered the backbone of modern management practices. PubAdmin.Institute The MBA has been the most popular graduate degree in America since 2010Referring to MBA programs as “corporate America’s breeding ground,” comedian Dan Toomey recently interviewed experts on MBAs like Adam Grant, as well as MBA students themselves, to get a better idea of why the degree is so popular. Warning: profane language and content. YouTube Women were barred from MBA enrollment for half a centuryIn 1908, Harvard launched the first modern MBA—and only admitted male candidates. The first full-year traditional female MBA students wouldn’t enroll at Harvard until 1963. Learn more about the history of the first women to receive their MBAs on Harvard’s website. Harvard Business School An MBA return on investment calculatorOn average, the total investment for an MBA degree is more than $200K, which includes tuition, living expenses, lost income, and potential interest on student loans. This calculator can help you figure out your own future MBA degree’s estimated ROI based on your unique situation. MBA.com Japan committed mass war crimes during its invasion of ChinaDuring the 1937 invasion, Japanese forces carried out systematic atrocities—including mass executions, rape, torture, forced labor, and chemical warfare. The Nanjing Massacre alone killed tens of thousands over a span of six weeks, with some estimates claiming 300,000. Into the Shadows Jane Maas was one of the first prominent female ad executives on Madison AvenueJane Maas started as a copywriter at the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather in 1964. She’s known for working on the famous "I Heart NY" tourism campaign alongside artist Milton Glaser. This interview provides a glimpse into what life was like for women like her on Madison Avenue. YouTube Massive objects can significantly bend light to produce gravitational lensingThe theory of general relativity posits that mass and energy bend space and slow down the passage of time. One consequence is that massive objects, such as black holes, curve spacetime to such an extent that light from background sources can loop around them, producing multiple images or ring-like patterns. Space.com Measles evolved from an ancient cattle disease as early as 3,000 years agoGenetic analysis suggests that the closest modern relative of measles is a livestock virus known as rinderpest, with the viral strains diverging between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago. The timing coincided with the rise of major cities above 250,000 people, offering a novel transmission route for the newly mutated measles virus. UC Museum of Paleontology Measles reached global transmission during the 15th- and 16th-century Columbian exchangeDevastating diseases like smallpox, influenza, measles, and other viruses were largely introduced into the Western Hemisphere beginning with the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus and the ensuing age of exploration. History.com Measles symptoms range from fever to pneumonia and encephalitisWhile less common, most measles-related deaths come from secondary conditions such as pneumonia (one to six cases per 100 patients) and encephalitis (one case per 1,000 patients). Blindness, which is rare, may arise from corneal ulceration. New England Journal of Medicine Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000Following a decades-long vaccination campaign, health officials declared victory over measles. This formal definition does not mean limited outbreaks no longer occur, but that ongoing endemic transmission for longer than 12 months has been prevented. National Library of Medicine Measles is one of the most contagious preventable diseasesThe virus’s ability to persist in the air for up to two hours means an infected person could enter a room, leave, and two hours later infect someone else entering the room. Its location in the body’s upper respiratory tract also makes it easy for viral particles to be sneezed or coughed into the air. SciShow The measles vaccine has saved an estimated 94 million lives since its introductionMeasles killed an estimated 2.6 million people globally in 1980, after the development of a vaccine but before its widespread dissemination. By 2014, that figure had dropped to an estimated 73,000. Our World in Data Measles attacks the body’s immune system, leaving it vulnerable to secondary complicationsA measles infection begins in the lungs, where it hijacks cells known as macrophages and begins to replicate itself. It then uses a Trojan horse method to enter the lymph nodes, where it attacks vulnerable T and B cells. Symptoms include fever and rashes. Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell Measurements of an electron’s magnetic moment help test the Standard ModelA particle’s magnetic moment quantifies how it responds to the presence of an external magnetic field. An electron’s value can be measured down to 14 decimal places, with certainties in the first 12 allowing it to be used to assess the accuracy of predictive models. Wired Humans were forced to adapt to survive a supervolcano eruption 74,000 years agoThe Toba supereruption ejected 2800 cubic kilometers of ash, resulting in global cooling from blocked sunlight and acid rain. Archaeological sites show that humans developed bow-and-arrow technology to survive in arid conditions by fishing in seasonal waterholes. The Conversation The engineers proposing massive airbags for airplanesThough they are famously rare, airplane crashes are some of the most shocking catastrophes when they occur. These researchers are dreaming up an implausible safety feature to help crashing planes land safely. Popular Science Misleading measurements and fear-based reporting often exaggerate radiation risksDaily exposure to radioactivity is common but occurs in low doses outside of locations near nuclear accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Researchers have detected radiation in tuna, bananas, and the human body because of increasing instrumental sensitivity, not growing concentrations. Fermilab A massive list of wildly specific museumsThe definition of a museum varies depending on who you ask and where you find yourself. Need proof? Check out this list of over 80 museums—dedicated to niche interests like hand fans, hovercrafts, and celebrity leftovers (really). Atlas Obscura ‘The Giant Pool of Money’ remains one of the most acclaimed accounts of the 2008 housing bubbleThis Peabody Award–winning "This American Life" episode traces how cheap global money, subprime lending, and Wall Street engineering inflated the housing bubble. Through vivid reporting and real voices, it became one of the defining works of 2000s financial journalism. This American Life The massive gathering that rang in the first Earth DayEarth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and helped inspire a significant nationwide environmental movement. In Philadelphia, the holiday was rung in with a gathering in the city’s Fairmount Park featuring musicians, speakers, and over 10,000 attendees. This video from CBS offers remarkable footage from the day and explains why Philadelphians were especially drawn to the environmental cause. CBS Philadelphia Current US measles outbreak data from the CDCThis data portal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks current cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from measles. A 2025 outbreak in Texas and New Mexico drove US cases to their highest levels since the early 1990s. CDC Winning a Grammy significantly impacts an artist's sales and streaming2023 album of the year winner Harry Styles returned to the top 10 of the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart, with "Harry's House." It's also not just the winners; Grammy performers also get a boost, like the 100% increase in Spotify streams that Bad Bunny's "Después de la Playa" saw after he sang it on the telecast. GRAMMYs King has published more than 60 novelsSince 1974, the writer has published a staggering number of books, often releasing a title a year (and sometimes more than that). This comprehensive list from King's official website lists everything the man has ever done, including unpublished stories, long-forgotten television specials, and limited edition novels. It's a fascinating look into the artistic life of one of America's most successful writers. Stephen King's Official Website George Westinghouse purchased Tesla's AC technology patents for $60,000 The seven patents in alternating current motors and power transmission formed the basis for a system of technologies including generators, transformers, and lighting. Nikola Tesla spent half the funds on a new laboratory to develop new inventions. PBS Some companies like to make their IPO day antics uniqueAn article details some of the wildest bell-ringing day stunts in recent history, from Clifford the Big Red Dog ringing the opening bell to one company's employees roasting marshmallows in a campfire on Wall Street as it went public. Inc.David Stern had a hand in starting the WNBAFor years, NBA Commissioner David Stern had been planning for an NBA-supported women’s basketball league. When the US Women’s Basketball Team captured gold at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, he began putting them into motion. ESPN Master the banking basicsBefore deciding on a credit union, it’s important that you understand the basics. That way you can know exactly what’s happening with your hard-earned money behind the scenes. Flip through these flashcards to make sure you understand key terms like “deposit” and “checking account.” Then, you can read up on top banking products and start to find a credit union that works for you. Click here, then scroll down the page to find the cards. Investopedia Epigenetic clock: DNA alterations on cells that predict biological ageEpigenetics refers to a biological process that controls whether certain genes are expressed or not. With a rising interest in the concept of biological age, researchers have discovered a cellular change known as DNA methylation that leaves a fingerprint on our genome as we age. FoundMyFitness A life measured on the backs of coffee receiptsYears ago, a storyteller doodled on the back of a receipt. Hundreds of doodles later, Odding Wang has created a digital diary with a tactile feel. Click through the project's website to peruse the portals into Wang's life and mind. Hovering over a comic will reveal the receipt on the other side. Coffee Receipt Stories Astronomers use a star's color to determine how fast it's movingAccording to the Doppler Effect, light from objects moving away from Earth shifts toward the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum, with the severity of the shift correlating to recession speed. Due to the universe's expansion, light from the most distant galaxies can be moved from ultraviolet to infrared. Las Cumbres Observatory How massive cargo ships fight off modern piratesPiracy on the high seas costs a reported $16 billion each year from either theft or damage incurred during an attempt to pirate massive cargo ships. This video breaks down several ways companies attempt to fend off would-be thieves. Pirate crews are... YouTube The massive sinkholes of ChinaParts of China's limestone-rich terrain is fertile ground for massive caves, where some of the world's largest sinkholes are located. Hidden away in dense, lush forests, geologists are frequently discovering new sinkholes to explore. This piece... Atlas Obscura Measuring which nation has the most baseball fansIt's known as America's pastime, but just how devoted are Americans to baseball? FiveThirtyEight outlines several metrics indicating Puerto Rico may have the most devoted fanbase. See how they used an adjusted metric to rank the world's biggest... FiveThirtyEight Measuring the chance a Roman emperor would die violentlyThe odds of survival for a Roman emperor were like playing Russian roulette with a six-chambered revolver and four bullets, according to this scientific journal article. Of the 69 rulers of the unified Roman Empire between 14 CE and 395 CE, 43 suffered a violent death. This journal article examines Roman emperors' time-to-violent death using statistical tools of survival data analysis. Nature How to mass produce Christmas trees using helicoptersSee how the nation's largest Christmas tree farm uses cutting edge technology to harvest millions of trees each year. YouTube Watch a massive whale swim alongside a paddleboarderA paddleboarder was ‘brought to tears’ after a huge blue whale swam alongside him for more than an hour. YouTube How NASA measures marsquakesMost probes sent to other planets and asteroids focus on surface phenomena, but NASA's InSight Lander is interested in looking deeper. Studying marsquakes as well as the red planet's crust and core, InSight provided four years of insight into how the rocky planets of the inner solar system formed. NASA IBM developed a benchmark to measure the usable performance of a quantum computerDubbed "quantum volume," the benchmark tests how well a quantum computer runs complex tasks. It stops when the computer can no longer correctly select the most likely answers, called "heavy outputs," more than two-thirds of the time. Qiskit

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