A most unusual year-end list
What do a toothy toadstool, a vegetarian piranha, and a tiny pipe horse drifting through the Indian Ocean have in common? They are a few of the extraordinary species scientists named and described for the first time in 2024.
Is THIS the Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
Scientists have uncovered how brain cell stress drives Alzheimer’s, highlighting stress pathways in microglia, the brain’s immune cells. This breakthrough could lead to therapies that slow or reverse the disease.
Are you ready for 2025?
In 2013, Kristen Chenoweth picked Sarah Horn from the Hollywood Bowl audience to sing “For Good” from the musical, “Wicked.” Unknowingly, Chenowith had randomly chosen a voice teacher who delivered a flawless performance—a viral moment that skyrocketed her career overnight.
Where global fans and locals mix and mingle
This place is like Disneyland—a tourist magnet with a devoted trendy following. Shopping here is anything but ordinary, and it’s no wonder America’s grocery store has turned into a global phenomenon.
Book Review: Quiet by Susan Cain
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain explores the undervalued strengths of introverts. Cain acknowledges introverts for their thoughtfulness, creativity, and depth.
Hello moon, do you have the correct time?
Earth clocks tick a tiny bit slower than those on the moon, about 56 microseconds shorter, because of gravity differences. It may not sound like much, but this small variance adds up over time and could cause problems for lunar missions.
This is the little robot that can
This is the little robot that canLet’s talk about being in two places at the same time. For children unable to attend school, an app-controlled robot is an ideal solution to sit in for them, and serve as their eyes, ears, and voice while they participate from home....
A good reason to check your ancestry
Dual citizenship is not exclusively for the rich and famous. Because of changes in requirements, individuals can explore citizenship opportunities through ancestry, marriage, or other means that don’t require substantial financial investments.
It is a “two-for-one” moon special
The latest astronomy headlines are all abuzz about the newly discovered asteroid 2024 PT5 that is currently orbiting Earth until November 25. Why is this mini moon so special?