A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
The Ice Age is often seen as a simple time with snow and big animals. But the new series "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" on Apple TV+ shows a more complex world. This world had big changes in climate, animals moving around, and strange creatures trying to survive. The show moves from the time of dinosaurs to the Pleistocene. This was a time when the Earth had big chan...
For 25 years, the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) program at College of the Canyons has been a game-changer for students aiming to excel in STEM fields. This program is all about giving a helping hand to students who face educational and financial hurdles, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. The MESA program is...
Tether, the company known for its stablecoin USDT, has been on a gold-buying spree. In a short span of three months, it acquired 26 tonnes of gold. Now, its total gold holdings stand at approximately 116 tonnes, making it a significant player in the gold market. But not everyone is cheering this move. S&P Global, a major credit rating agency, recently downgraded USD...
Crypto has always been linked to anonymity, but things are changing. In 2025, user privacy is fading as new global laws demand identity checks for wallets and exchanges to fight money laundering. Advanced blockchain analysis tools now make every transaction traceable. Privacy is a hot topic in crypto. In October, the Ethereum Foundation launched its Privacy Cluster,...
Honduras is gearing up for a tight presidential race. Three main candidates are in the spotlight: Rixi Moncada, Nasry Asfura, and Salvador Nasralla. Each brings a unique background and set of promises to the table. Rixi Moncada, a 60-year-old educator and attorney, is the candidate for the Liberty and Refoundation (LIBRE) party. She has a long history in public serv...
November 27th is a special day for many stars. It's the birthday of Jaleel White and Alison Pill, among others. But did you know that Kathryn Bigelow, the director, is also celebrating her birthday? She just released a new film called \"A House of Dynamite. \" Bill Nye, known as \"The Science Guy, \" is turning 70. This year, he got a star on the Hollywood Walk of F...
In the world of science, truth is everything. But what happens when the truth is twisted? Meet Mike Rossner, a molecular biologist who has taken it upon himself to expose the dark side of scientific research. Rossner is part of a growing group of experts who are on the hunt for researchers who cheat, copy, or make up their findings. His specialty? Spotting manipulate...
A telescope in the Southern Hemisphere has snapped a breathtaking photo of a cosmic butterfly. This isn't your typical butterfly, though. It's a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in space. The Butterfly Nebula, as it's called, is way out there, about 2, 500 to 3, 800 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. To put that into perspective, one light-year is a whopp...
San Diego is buzzing with growth, but there's a big problem: companies can't find enough skilled workers. This isn't just about filling jobs; it's about who gets those jobs and how that affects the community. Local businesses, especially in defense, life sciences, and tech, are struggling to find the right people. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's causing delay...