Challenges faced by elder orphans
Imagine yourself at age 70, retired or about to retire. Likely, your parents are deceased. Your siblings may be, too. You might be in a happy marriage. Or…
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Four enchanting places to hike in fall
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan) In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Pictured Rocks refers to 15 miles of colorful sandstone cliffs northeast…
Inside the battle to ban TikTok
Is the clock ticking for TikTok? The U.S. federal government has repeatedly threatened to ban the social media app, which is used by roughly 100 million…
Quantum apocalypse now?
The end of encryption Right now, scientists at Google, IBM, Microsoft and other companies are working on quantum computers, aiming to harness the quirky…
Blended-wing aircraft could raise the bar in air transport
The future of aircraft could turn out to be rather blended. Not like a smoothie, but instead by blended-wing airframe designs. For many decades now, most…
Even dogs deserve luxury
Luxury apartments are big business in urban areas, and apartment owners pull out all the stops to entice high-paying tenants — swimming pools, fitness…
Dog breeds to fit your lifestyle
Is there a dog-sized vacancy in your home? Before you adopt, do a little advance research into different breeds to help you find a dog to fit your…
The cold case of the Tollund Man
On May 8, 1950, police in the Danish town of Silkeborg received a message: A body — a murder victim — had been found under more than two meters of peat…
Avoid age-related macular degeneration
Although age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people age 65 and over, ophthalmologists have found that the first…
Plan ahead to wear the right coat for winter
Dressing for outdoor walking requires two things: The right coat and the right layering accessories. For casual walking for more than 10 minutes, you need…