The dusty roads near Brownsville, Texas, once led mostly to bird-watching spots and quiet winter homes. Now they guide visitors to a high-tech hub where rockets rise into the sky. The change started when SpaceX set up shop in an area now called Starbase—pulling workers from far-off cities like Austi
In early June, local leaders in Mill Valley singled out one person for doing something remarkable: volunteering for over fifty years to protect the town’s open spaces and guide its growth. Nona Dennis received the title “Volunteer All-Star” during a city council meeting, but the real story isn’t the
Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Back in 2000, his book about losing his parents young became a major hit, putting him on the map. Now, he’s warning people about a different kind of los
Tech companies are waking up to a harsh reality: artificial intelligence is changing work faster than anyone predicted. The latest to admit this is Anthropic, which just pledged $200 million to study how AI will shake up jobs and the economy. Their CEO isn't just warning about upheaval—he's pushing
The rise of AI tools is changing how Americans start businesses. Since early 2025, applications from one-person firms have jumped over 20%, while hiring-focused businesses haven’t seen much growth. This shift suggests people are using AI to build companies alone rather than hiring teams right away.
Researchers wanted to see if where women with endometriosis live changes how the disease shows up in their bodies. They compared women from big cities to those from smaller towns and rural areas across Australia. The study looked at everyday habits, like diet and exercise, as well as things in the e
Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
Emergency rooms see more patients when the weather acts up. Hotter days bring heatstroke cases. Fires fill lungs with smoke. Storms knock out power and block roads. Even ordinary allergies get worse when pollen counts jump. Doctors in emergency medicine now treat health problems that were once rare
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
