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Elton John might be our most prominent ambassador for the magic of vinyl records. His personal collection is famously massive and his taste equally expansive—in a 2020 interview with Goldmine, he claimed to own "over 120,000 CDs and 15,000 pieces of vinyl." Not too shabby! But even if he owns thousa...
Many modern medicines, including insulin and some vaccines, are made from proteins — complex molecules that perform specific functions in the body. Proteins are delicate: If they stick together or break down, the medicine can become less effective. Scientists have long sought ways to keep these drug...
New York is now the first state in the U.S. to require new buildings to be built entirely electric, without hookups to fossil fuels including gas, the New York State Assembly reported. The rule was initially passed in 2023 as the All-Electric Buildings Act and was finalized with the State Fire Preve...
Meton, an ancient Greek astronomer who lived in Athens during the 5th century B.C., is best known for developing the Metonic cycle (although this was also known to the Babylonians). Also known as the enneadecaeteris, or "19 years" in ancient Greek, the cycle is based on the fact that 235 lunar month...
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Many of David Drake's large vessels featured his signature and inscriptions, even though he created them during a time when literacy among enslaved laborers was illegal...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers series. This week, we celebrate those bridging communication gaps and fighting for inclusion. Join us as we learn all about changemakers whose work speaks ...
Generation X (those born from 1965-1980) grew up in the glory days of the shopping mall. Back then, it was *the* place to hang with friends, shop, and of course—indulge in food court classics. Today, while shopping malls still exist—Gen Xers know they don't come close to what they were when they wer...
Social Enterprise Day is coming up in just two weeks time on 20 November! It s a global day created to raise the profile of the social enterprise movement and show the transformative impact it is having across the world. It s a great chance for you to share your stories, learn more about your fellow...
By Olivia Rosane and Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Quick Key Facts Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and is responsible for around one-third of current global heating. Atmospheric methane concentrations have increased by 256 percent since pre-industrial times. Metha...
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New research finds that Hektoria, a grounded glacier in Antarctica, shrank with astounding speed in 2022 and 2023...
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The technology would allow battery-free, minimally invasive, scalable bioelectronic implants such as pacemakers, neuromodulators, and body process monitors. Michaela Jarvis | MIT Media Lab Publication Date: Octo...
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Local residents come together to create a thriving garden that provides fresh food and strengthens community bonds.
