Turns out that rare earth elements are not so rare
You’ve probably heard of rare earth elements by now, as they often pop up in news headlines and political discussions. And when you hear that the elements…
Month: May 2023
Are sellers now courting buyers?
Home sellers have been in the real estate driver’s seat for some time, since there was more demand for homes than homes available to buy. However, as 2023…
Ask the Expert: Are there any new home buying programs out there?
If you’ve never owned a house, or haven’t owned one in three years, a new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) mortgage discount program, launched in…
Think small to achieve big goals
If you have big goals that never progress beyond the idea phase — getting healthier or starting your own business, for example — then it might be time…
Five ways to improve your partying skills
It happens to everyone sometimes: Standing on the sidelines at a party with a drink or appetizers in your hand, with no idea what to say or do. But party…
Experiential travel turns tourists into adventurers
If conventional guided tours and museum trips leave you a little itchy, or if you just want to try something totally new, experiential travel might be for…
ChatGPT 3.5 is dead, long live ChatGPT 4
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, and ChatGPT 4 now stands on the shoulders of the wildly popular ChatGPT 3 and 3.5 AI tools. As ChatGPT…
New Zelda promises surprises
After years of anticipation and tantalizing teasers, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives on May 12, 2023. The long-awaited sequel to Zelda: Breath of the…
The secret life of milkweed
Even its name classifies it as unwanted, but milkweed plays a crucial role in nature — and the average garden. Most famous for its role in hosting…
Master swordsmith Goro Masamune forges a katana with an assistant. This painting is from the 18th c
Treasure: The priceless missing sword of Japan The fate of treasures in war: They are intentionally destroyed, stolen, or they simply vanish. One of those…