Fifty years ago, a teenager in Sterling discovered a side hustle that would outlast his school years—and his factory job. Gary Schultz started by building a plating machine in his dad’s garage to customize parts for his motorcycle project. Friends took notice and asked him to plate their parts too.
Scientists tweaked regular starch by adding two types of chemical groups: some that love water and others that avoid it. These groups were attached to the starch molecules to see if they could make the starch cling better to fabrics made of polyester and cotton mixed together. The water-loving group
Diplomatic activity around Ukraine may soon include a trip to Kyiv by two U. S. envoys, according to a top Ukrainian aide. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could arrive later this month, possibly just after Orthodox Easter on April 12. Kyiv’s official didn’t confirm who else might join, but mentioned
Portland keeps chasing the next trendy food idea, but most new spots skip the basics. They push small dishes at high prices, packed with ingredients no one actually picks up at the grocery store. The tables fill up on weekends with tourists taking photos, while weeknights sit empty because the crowd
Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate
Maryland has taken big steps to improve student literacy, but success isn’t guaranteed just by throwing money at the problem. The state set aside $10. 9 million to fund literacy coaches and expand the Science of Reading, a method backed by research. But will this be enough to move the needle? In 202
Willow Park used to be a sleepy Texas town with 7, 000 people. Now it’s growing fast and facing a fight over who controls it. The battle started when a new mayor, Teresa Palmer, won against a long-time leader. Since then, people have questioned where her money comes from and who’s really calling the
India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang
A major satellite imaging company has decided to stop sharing pictures of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle East indefinitely. Planet Labs, which operates dozens of Earth-observing satellites, made this move after being asked by the US government. This policy isn't new - they already delayed sha
For decades, unions shaped how workers negotiated pay and conditions. But the world has changed since the 1950s factory floors. Today’s workforce is more mobile, diverse, and values flexibility. Flat pay scales and rigid contracts don’t fit anymore. Workers now care about performance rewards, career
