Back in the 1970s, a group of women in rural Oregon decided to create something unique—lesbian intentional communities. They were driven by the back-to-the-land movement and women's liberation politics. Living away from the mainstream allowed them to break free from gender norms and experience natur
The cannabis industry owes a lot to some remarkable people. Let's chat about five of them who have really made a difference. First up is Jack Herer, a legend in the cannabis world. His book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes, " is like a bible for cannabis activists. It's all about why hemp and medicin
These days, biomedical research and healthcare are getting a major boost from digital health technology (DHT). New tech, clever uses of old tech with AI and machine learning, and better data integration are making DHTs super useful. But how well are these tools being funded? A study dived into the N
On January 1, 2025, gaming industry expert Laura Kate Dale discovered a patent filed by Nintendo on New Year’s Eve. This patent reveals Nintendo’s plans to use AI upscaling to enhance game resolution on the upcoming Switch 2. Previous rumors suggested that Nintendo might adopt technology similar to
You might not think of sugar as a cancer fighter, but tiny sugar molecules, called glycans, are actually crucial for our cells to communicate. They help keep our bodies healthy. But when cancer appears, it messes with these sugar structures. Cancer cells start creating odd sugar formations, called "
Heat can seriously mess up your cucumbers. Scientists found that hot weather can change how your cucumber plants grow and what they produce. They studied two types of cucumbers: one that can handle the heat (Gy14) and one that can't (32X). When it gets hot, these cucumbers change how they make cert
In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah, part of the critically endangered southern resident killer whales, made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Recently, she's been spotted doing the same with a newborn that has passed away. Scientists believe this behavior shows her grief. Orcas, like
Scientists have discovered an interesting link between time and energy in quantum systems under observation. Known as the time-energy uncertainty relation, this concept helps explain how often a quantum system returns to its initial state. Previous studies showed that this return time, called the me
As 2024 draws to a close, mortgage rates are on the rise again. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now just below 7%, the highest it's been in six months. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The central bank, however, is less optimistic about further cuts this
Get ready for some beach action! A cold front from the Gulf of Alaska is heading our way, bringing light rain on Friday. But hold on, because the real story is what's happening at the beach. A long period of westerly to northwesterly swells is on its way, affecting the entire Northern California coa
