Science news isn't all doom and gloom. Sure, there are serious issues like climate change and pandemics. But there's also a lot of wonder out there. The Science desk at The New York Times covers both. They report on big threats. But they also share small, surprising stories. One person leading this
Shade Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, is gearing up for a busy 2026. After a quiet January, the winery, which opened in 1999 but started planting grapes a decade earlier, has big plans. The 2025 harvest was a standout year for the winery. The warm, dry weather stressed the
Scientists have been working on making a special enzyme better at producing a form of vitamin D. This enzyme is a mix of different parts, like a custom-made tool. The usual way to improve such enzymes is to tweak small parts here and there. But this time, the team took a bigger picture approach. Th
Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset introduced a game-changing feature called Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology. This tech acts like a tiny heatsink, helping the chip stay cool and perform better for longer. Now, other Android chipmakers are eyeing this innovation to boost their own products. Qualcomm's u
Section V athletes are making waves, and it's time to decide who stood out the most from January 12-18. The vote is open until 8 p. m. Thursday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Friday morning. Anyone can nominate an athlete by sending an email, but only those who play on Section V boys
Scientists have created a new type of muscle cell from a special kind of tilapia. They named it ONM, short for Oreochromis niloticus muscle. These cells were grown using a technique called explant. The cells did well in a special growth environment. They thrived in an L-15 medium with 5% fetal bovin
St. Augustine is buzzing with sports events this winter and spring, offering something for everyone. From running to biking, kayaking to horse racing, there's no shortage of ways to stay active and have fun. Running enthusiasts have plenty of options. The Matanzas 5K & Fun Run is back for its 46th
Sycamore is looking to give its old security cameras a much-needed upgrade. The current systems in place are outdated and not doing their job well enough. This is a big deal for keeping people safe and managing risks. The city has even gotten quotes from three different companies to replace the old
Starting a restaurant chain is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work and planning. Hady Kfoury learned this the hard way. He began his journey in fine dining, working under famous chefs. In 2008, he opened the first Naya, a Lebanese-inspired eatery. The initial success was a big boost. A feature in
Scientists wanted to see how muscles and the brain work together to get better at handling tough exercises. They looked at how muscles react to intense workouts and how the brain helps them recover faster over time. They had 23 people do two rounds of tough leg exercises, with a break of three week
