Where are the parrots?
The beautiful and endangered Puerto Rican parrot should begin nesting this month in tree cavities throughout the El Yunque National Forest. Except the…
Category: General Interest
Quark fusion releases eight times the energy of nuclear fusion
The dream of a near-limitless source of clean energy through nuclear fusion has been the dream of many scientists for years, but practical application has…
Study: Social media causes fatigue in kids
Despite the convenience of full time online connection, it is likely causing youth extra stress and fatigue. According to Dr. Bratt of the Academy of…
Turn left at the hen house; Imagine living without an address
We take for granted the orderly grid of streets and signs and numbers that locate us in the world. But what if there were no addresses? You could get…
Born November 2, 1734 Remembering Daniel Boone, explorer
The late-1700s was a time of conflict and the clash of civilizations. In the east, the American Revolution occupied colonists and, at the same time, some…
The politics of tipping
Just when you thought everything was political, it really is. Even tipping. According to research by creditcards.com, a great tipper is a male Republican…
Cord cutting update: Streaming TV expands
Entertainment is more plentiful than ever — and more expensive. Cable gave everyone a great picture and more choices but it brought along high fees that…
For a beautiful start in spring: You can store your tropical bulbs
The growing season might be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to your tropical plants. With a little effort, you can have twice as many next spring,…
The post office by the numbers
235.2 million – revenue received in dollars 160.2 million – dollars paid to postal employees in salaries and benefits 506.4 million – number of mail…
Raven brains rival apes
Ravens rival apes Humans are capable of planning for the future, though some might think it is a talent rarely used. But humans aren’t the only creature…