Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw
Roger Sweet was a toy designer who helped bring the muscular hero He‑Man to life, and he passed away at 91. Sweet’s career began in Ohio, where he studied design in Chicago before moving to California in 1972. There he joined Mattel, a company that had recently turned down a license from filmmaker G
In June 2024, a confrontation outside an assisted‑living home in Dover turned deadly. A visitor named Arnold Azamar Jr. , who had been barred from the facility for earlier aggressive acts, arrived to see his mother. After dinner, a disagreement over whether he could leave with her sparked a verbal c
Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
A few weeks back, an Xbox glitch turned Wasteland Remastered into a free download for a short time. Players who grabbed it ended up with a version that wouldn’t even run. Instead of taking it away, the studio behind the game is now giving those players a working copy to replace the broken one. Wast
A disguised door slides open, revealing a dimly lit space that feels like stepping into a forgotten past. This isn’t a fun hide-and-seek spot—it’s where Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, spent over two years hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside, the air feels heavy with fear: blackout cur
Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s
J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genetics and business, passed away at 79 in San Diego after battling cancer complications. His institute, named after him, confirmed the death and noted his recent hospitalization for side effects of treatment. In the early 1990s, Venter challenged a massive $3 billion
Land use has changed a lot between 2001 and 2020 in China, especially as cities grew and forests were planted. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the way certain chemicals form on surfaces and later in the air. They used a computer model that simulates air quality, keeping weather and
Back in the late 90s, a bulky but reliable plug took over creative workspaces. FireWire looked clunky compared to USB, but it worked effortlessly—no messy driver installs, no guesswork. Musicians, video editors, and even Mac users relied on it to move data fast. While USB struggled with simple tasks
