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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fresh Ideas Flowing: The WWETT Show Takes on Water Woes

The WWETT Show is back, bringing together bright minds in the wastewater world. This year, it's happening at the Indiana Convention Center from February 16-19. It's not just about fancy gadgets; it's a chance for experts to share ideas, learn, and connect. With over 500 exhibitors, there's plenty to

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Jan 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Verizon's Network Wobbles: A Bump in the Digital Road

On Wednesday, Verizon's mobile and data services hit a snag, leaving a significant number of users in the lurch. Over 170, 000 users flagged outages on Downdetector, a platform that monitors service disruptions. The issue began around noon, causing some users' phones to display an \"SOS\" where thei

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Jan 11 2026SPORTS

NBA's Social Media Boom: How Teams Like Brooklyn Nets Are Winning Fans Online

The NBA is thriving with a new $76 billion media deal, but local coverage is still a big problem. Many fans rely on local broadcasts, but Main Street Sports Group's payment issues are causing trouble. The Brooklyn Nets are leading the way in social media, especially on TikTok. They have more likes

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Jan 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wi-Fi Woes? Mesh Systems to the Rescue!

Wi-Fi troubles at home? You're not the only one. Big houses often have spots where the signal drops or moves slow. Mesh Wi-Fi systems can fix this. They work like a team of routers to cover your whole place. But they can be expensive. Some even need a subscription to use all their features. Let's t

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Road Work Ahead: What You Need to Know

Driving around Augusta, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties? Expect some delays. Road work is happening all over, and it's not just about fixing potholes. Crews are busy with everything from bridge inspections to installing new traffic signals. In Augusta County, Interstate 81 is getting some major

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Jan 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Fake News: How Communities Form and Spread Lies Online

Fake news spreads like wildfire on social media. It's not just one person sharing a false story. It's a group of people, a community, working together. These communities are not static. They change over time. People join, leave, and new groups form. This makes it hard to track how fake news spreads.

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Jan 10 2026BUSINESS

Big Money Moves into Media and Creators

A new fund is making waves in the world of media and creators. Guggenheim Brothers Media, backed by Abu Dhabi's Ethmar International Holding, has raised $50 million. They plan to invest in startups focused on media, entertainment, and the creator economy. The goal? To pour $2 million to $5 million i

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Millimeter Wave Tech: What You Need to Know

The market for millimeter wave technology is booming, with experts predicting a big jump from 2. 6 billion dollars in 2024 to 14. 8 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the need for super-fast data networks, especially with the rollout of 5G and beyond. Millimeter wave tech is not just about f

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Jan 07 2026SCIENCE

Unseen Connections: How Everyday Chemicals Might Be Linked to Thyroid Cancer

In a recent study, scientists dug deep into how a common environmental chemical, monoethyl phthalate, might be connected to thyroid cancer. This chemical is everywhere, and researchers wanted to figure out how it might be triggering cancer at a molecular level. First, they gathered a list of genes

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Jan 06 2026SCIENCE

Smart Tech Predicts Green Building Material Strength

The building industry is going green, and recycled cement mortar (RCM) is getting attention. It's eco-friendly, but how strong is it? That's where smart tech comes in. Scientists used artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the strength of RCM. They added some smart algorithms to make the ANNs

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