Scientists turn lead into gold (just for a second)
Medieval alchemists can finally claim a victory after scientists at Europe’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) managed to turn lead into gold. But there’s a…
Month: March 2026
Robert H. Goddard The Times regretted the error
One hundred years ago, in March 1926, a scientist named Robert Goddard ushered in a space age by launching a small liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s…
Robert Hutchings Goddard: Ushering in the Space Age
In 1899, one boy’s tree-top reverie ignited the space age. Robert Hutchings Goddard was 17 when he climbed a cherry tree in his family’s backyard to prune…
Recommended exercises for strengthening hips
1. Chair Squats: Sit on a firm chair with feet flat, hip-width apart. Lean forward slightly (nose over toes), stand up fully squeezing your glutes at the…
Time to get back to those hippie days!
If you were a hippie 60 years ago, you might be surprised to know those hip days are here again. As a senior, it’s time to work on those hip muscles and…
Understanding Medicare’s new TEAM experiment: Better care for seniors after surgery
As a senior on Medicare, you might worry about what happens after a major surgery’like a hip replacement or heart bypass. That’s where Medicare’s new…
Try this great family vacation
For a balanced, enjoyable trip’especially if it’s your first or a family vacation, try the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (straddling Tennessee and…
Mobility challenged? Travel the Great Smoky Mountains
The very idea that mountains could be an accessible for mobility challenges seems false, but in the case of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s…
Do’s and don’ts around strange dogs
Spring weather brings more opportunities for contact with other people’s pets. The Humane Society of the United States gives these tips on a successful…
How St. Patrick’s Day evolved into a party
St. Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century A.D., but it took until the 1960s for Ireland to start celebrating it like Americans….