Social Media Reveals How Freeways Damage Social Ties
In 1956, the U.S. Federal Aid Highways Act provided $25 billion to create a network of roads across the nation. In today’s money, that’s equivalent to $215 billion.The act had…
A gene mutation turned these fish into intrepid explorers
That behavioral change could explain the remarkable diversity of cichlid fish in Africa’s Lake Tanganyika Source link
Kate Beckinsale hints at ailment that hospitalized her
Kate Beckinsale appears to be out of the hospital and back home after a months-long medical issue. The English actor was all smiles and back to her irreverent self in…
Best Binoculars (2024): Nikon, Celestron, Swarovski, Zeiss
One caveat: Cabela's frequently sells the pre-2018 model of these at a steep discount but doesn't label it as such. I have not tested that model, and while the deal…
Hubble Celebrates 34th Birthday with Brilliant Image of Messier 76
Messier 76, also known as M76, NGC 650/651 or the Little Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula located approximately 3,400 light-years away in the northern constellation of Perseus. This Hubble…
How to Filter Out Harmful ‘Forever Chemicals’ at Home
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing,…
Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state
Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to Washington state’s North Cascades mountain range, the federal government said this week — a decision that followed years of bitterly divided debate.But it may still…
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse
The Lyrid meteor shower is currently underway, with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday.The meteor shower happens annually in mid-to-late April, with this year's peak expected to yield 10…
How Pets and Other Animals May React to the Eclipse
While millions of people are preparing to watch the total solar eclipse that will make its way across North America on Monday, the animals in that affected area — in…
Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know
The Biden administration has effectively moved to end the use of coal to keep the lights on in America. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued four major regulations designed…