David Fleury 
Derek Fawcett, a retired British surgeon who was looking forward to pursuing his new hobby of wood-turning, stumbled upon a remarkable discovery that changed the direction of his life endeavors. In 2019, while having a workshop built, workers unearthed a blackened piece of wood that turned out to be the oldest carved wood ever found …
Venmo provides a simple and convenient way to send and receive money electronically, making it a popular choice among younger generations. This digital wallet is linked to your bank account or debit card, allowing you to make quick and easy payments to other Venmo users. The service also offers a social feed feature that adds …
These are no ordinary reservoirs, they’re mega-basins. Unlike traditional dams that create artificial reservoirs by damming rivers or lakes, mega-basins draw reserves from underground aquifers. They are essentially enormous swimming pools that span, on average, 20 acres – equivalent to over 15 American football fields – and are lined with plastic. These basins are meant …
Wildfire smoke from Canada is continuing to wreak havoc on parts of the United States, with air quality not expected to improve significantly for a few more days. According to Jen Carfagno, a Weather Channel meteorologist, a blocked pattern across North America has kept an area of upper-level low pressure stuck over the Northeast, guiding …
Adequate sleep plays a vital role in avoiding cravings for unhealthy food and maintaining a healthy weight. A 2014 study conducted by the University of California found that sleep deprivation leads to reduced activity in strategic brain regions while increasing emotional amygdala activity, resulting in sugary and fatty food cravings. When setting health goals, instead …
Hosting the perfect dinner party requires careful planning and consideration, and according to social interaction expert Professor Robin Dunbar, the ideal number of guests is a multiple of four. This is because four is the maximum number of people who can successfully maintain a conversation at the same time. The “rule of four” can be …
Owen Gingerich, a renowned astronomer with a passion for the history of science, passed away on May 28 in Belmont, Mass. He was 93. As a Harvard professor, he taught astronomy and the history of science and was known for his energetic lectures and memorable classroom demonstrations, such as shooting himself out of the room …
According to whistleblower David Grusch, who has served in the U.S. military and intelligence roles, the federal government has been covering up the existence of multiple craft of “non-human” origin for decades. Grusch claims that the government has retrieved technical vehicles of non-human origin, including spacecraft that have either crashed or landed. He also alleges …
Thousands of fish have been found dead on Texas’ Gulf Coast over the weekend due to a low dissolved oxygen event, according to officials. The cleanup is believed to have resulted in tens of thousands of fish being cleaned up, with the Gulf menhaden having been the species most heavily impacted. A lack of oxygen …
A rare manuscript, dating back to the 15th century and held in the National Library of Scotland, sheds new light on medieval comedy shows. The Heege manuscript provides, for the first time, insight into the forgotten tradition of English minstrel acts. The text was transcribed by tutor Richard Heege in the English Midlands region, around …