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Moment of Science: Rattlesnake personalities can determine bite venom injection, new study finds
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Moment of Science: Kangaroos developed thicker enamel to eat grasses, new study finds
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Moment of science: New electric current test measures coffee quality without tasting
What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Is it the taste, or the scent, or simply the caffeine perking you up in the morning? Whatever your preference, many coffee-drinkers have been down this road before. “You go to a cafe, you have an excellent coffee, you buy a bag of beans, bring it home, and it tastes different,” said Dr. Christopher Hendon at the University of Oregon. Dr. Hendon has had quite the vested interest in coffee science for several years now.
Moment of Science: New electric current test measures coffee quality without tasting
What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Is it the taste, or the scent, or simply the caffeine perking you up in the morning? Whatever your preference, many coffee-drinkers have been down this road before. “You go to a cafe, you have an excellent coffee, you buy a bag of beans, bring it home, and it tastes different,” said Dr. Christopher Hendon at the University of Oregon. Dr. Hendon has had quite the vested interest in coffee science for several years now.
Moment of science: Using thermal imaging to track birds flying by night
Gautam Apte with Black Swamp Bird Observatory counts migratory birds every morning along northwest Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline. It's one of the most fascinating mass movements of animals out there, yet many of us will never see it in full, given much of it happens at night.
Moment of Science: Using thermal imaging to track birds flying by night
Gautam Apte with Black Swamp Bird Observatory counts migratory birds every morning along northwest Ohioâs Lake Erie shoreline. Itâs one of the most fascinating mass movements of animals out there, yet many of us will never see it in full, given much of it happens at night.
Trane Named Climate Innovation Partner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Multi-year agreement marks KSE’s first cross-property technology partnership; Trane recognized as official thermal management partner SWORDS, Ireland – Oct. 6, 2026 – Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced a new multi-year agreement with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), under which Trane will serve as a Climate Innovation partner and KSE’s official HVAC and thermal management partner.
Moment of Science: Cassowary headgear glows under UV light, study finds
They’re big, they’re fast and they’ve often been called the world’s most dangerous birds when provoked. Cassowaries evolved from ancient theropod dinosaurs, and have striking features that can pack a punch to the eyes... and if you’re not careful, everywhere else. Dr. Todd Green’s research has focused specifically on cassowary “casques”, i.e. that big adornment on their heads, covered in keratin just like our fingernails.
Trane® Introduces New AI and Digital Solutions for Intelligent Building Performance
Latest digital innovations help customers adapt to increasing operational complexity through a more proactive, integrated approach to building operations, improving performance and reducing waste DAVIDSON, N.C., September 17, 2026 – Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, is introducing new AI and digital solutions spanning Trane Cloud applications, connected controls and intelligent thermal management.
Moment of science: Using a high-resolution satellite to track tsunami waves
They're unassuming waves far out at sea, which can turn into a massive wall of water slamming the coast. Tsunamis are among the most destructive natural phenomena on Earth -- and while their impact can become apparent very quickly, there are still many subtleties to pin down.
Trane® Introduces New Electrified and Energy-Efficient Solutions for Building Performance
From central plant to rooftops to multi-story buildings, Trane’s latest innovations help customers improve efficiency, expand electrified heating, and modernize building systems with greater flexibility and confidence DAVIDSON, N.C., September 16, 2026 – Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, is introducing new solutions designed to advance modern building performance.
Moment of Science: Using a high-resolution satellite to track tsunami waves
Theyâre unassuming waves far out at sea, which can turn into a massive wall of water slamming the coast. Tsunamis are among the most destructive natural phenomena on Earth -- and while their impact can become apparent very quickly, there are still many subtleties to pin down.
Moment of Science: Abundant oxygen not enough to explain massive ancient insects, new study suggests
Long before plate tectonics, pterodactyls, or taxes, there was Pangea. The swampy forests of the supercontinent teemed with life, though certainly not as we know it. In an age where the animal kingdom was just getting off the ground (literally and figuratively), let’s just say the ancient versions would win some head-to-head battles against their modern counterparts.
Moment of Science: New study finds humans and animals share certain sound preferences
From the cricket song of the bayou, to the haunting howl of a wolfpack, the animal kingdom has plenty of sound to go around. Charles Darwin once posited that birds ‚Äúhave nearly the same taste for the beautiful as we have.‚ÄĚ It‚Äôs a tough claim to quantify, but we now have an extra connecting piece between the animal world and ourselves.
Moment of Science: No, baby rattlesnakes are not more dangerous than adults
(WTVG) You might hear their warning before you see them, or you might not. Rattlesnakes are the largest venomous snake in the country, a few dozen species strong -- yet your chances of dying from a bite are quite low. According to the CDC, an estimated 7,000-8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes (including rattlesnakes) in the U.S. each year, with an average of 5 deaths -- a less than 0.1% fatality rate.
Moment of science: Ozone
This episode is sponsored by Lake Erie West Regional Council From a walk in the park to cruising altitude, ozone is all around us. It's basically oxygen gas with one extra passenger of an atom, and that small addition has big effects around the world... literally. The ozone layer helps shield us from the Sun's ultraviolet radiation, absorbing a good 95% of harmful UV rays between 10-25 miles above our heads.
Moment of Science: Ozone
This episode is sponsored by Lake Erie West Regional Council. From a walk in the park to cruising altitude, ozone is all around us. It’s basically oxygen gas with one extra passenger of an atom, and that small addition has big effects around the world... literally. The ozone layer helps shield us from the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation, absorbing a good 95% of harmful UV rays between 10-25 miles above our heads.
8/11: Dan’s Tuesday Evening Forecast
The faucet opened again this afternoon, with downpours, lightning, and occasional gusty winds. Any further rain will lead to localized flooding on already-saturated ground (check those sump pumps), wrapping up through the evening. A pre-dawn round will skirt southwestern counties, and many of us will wake up to patchy dense fog for the Wednesday morning commute. Only a few extra thundershowers will reach the Toledo area tomorrow evening.
Moment of Science: Particulate Matter
This episode is sponsored by Lake Erie West Regional Council. (WTVG) - The Great Lakes, Northeast, Pacific Northwest and many other regions have been no stranger to wildfire smoke in recent months and years. As we explored last week, one of the major air pollutants tracked by the EPA is “particulate matter,” often shortened to “PM.” Some of it you can see with the naked eye, others not so much. Some of your finer beach sand can run around 90 microns (μm), or 90 millionths of a meter, in diameter.
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InNova Global Fund Opens Reg D 506(c) Offering to Fund Microlending in Kenya
Verified accredited investors can now participate Clovis, CA, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InNova Global Fund today opened its Regulation D Rule 506(c) offering to verified accredited investors. Money raised through the offering funds microlending in Kenya, where borrowers take out microloans averaging $19 to buy inventory, pay for transport, and keep their microenterprises running.
InNova Global Fund Opens Reg D 506(c) Offering to Fund Microlending in Kenya
Verified accredited investors can now participate Clovis, CA, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InNova Global Fund today opened its Regulation D Rule 506(c) offering to verified accredited investors. Money raised through the offering funds microlending in Kenya, where borrowers take out microloans averaging $19 to buy inventory, pay for transport, and keep their microenterprises running.
Moment of Science: Air Quality
This Moment of Science is sponsored by Lake Erie West Regional Council. (WTVG) There are many things which humans simply couldn’t live without: food, sunlight, fresh water... and fresh air. Today, we’re breaking down the basics of air quality, and how it affects you even on the clearest of afternoons outside. First, a little composition: the majority of Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen, followed by 21% oxygen, about 1% argon and very small amounts of other noble gases and compounds.
7/21: Dan’s Tuesday Evening Forecast
Morning storms have cleared the air, with just a few isolated showers remaining this evening. Thanks to today’s cold front, we’re in for highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s for the next couple of days — and some outlying areas could even dip to the upper-40s Thursday morning. We’ll climb back to typical late-July temps in the mid to upper-80s for the weekend, with just a few pop-up thundershowers both afternoons (isolated east Saturday, a little more likely Sunday and Monday).
Moment of Science: Mount Everest
It’s often regarded as a pinnacle of personal achievement to climb, as it’s literally the pinnacle of Earth’s geography. This week, we’re climbing a mountain of facts about Mount Everest. Its Sanskrit name is “Sagarmatha” for “goddess of the sky,” its Tibetan name “Qomolangma” means“holy mother,” and its English name also carries a story.
7/5: Dan’s Sunday Evening Forecast
Slow-moving thundershowers have been prompting a few flood advisories today, though the evening will see those cells slowly fizzle. More of them will flare up Monday, however, generally along/east of I-75 (riding on a slight lake breeze) and ending before the evening commute. Sunshine will win out through the midweek, with temps rising through the mid-80s again -- feeling closer to 90° with continued summer humidity.
Moment of Science: Bald Eagles
Theyâve been a symbol of the United States of America for nearly 2 and a half centuries. This week, weâre exploring the triumph, tragedy, and triumph again of the bald eagle. * That signature piercing caw you usually hear in movies and TV is actually the sound of a red-tailed hawk. Just like a certain film studio has a tiger roar over a lion face, this one might be blamed on Hollywood executives thinking the former âplays betterâ over what sounds more like a seagull.
Trane Launches New Connectivity Solution to Elevate Customer Experience and Expand Digital Capabilities
DAVIDSON, N.C., June 30, 2026 – Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, is introducing a new connectivity solution that helps customers modernize building operations through secure, simplified access to equipment data and connected services.
Moment of Science: How color influences our perception of music
It’s been said that music is the universal language, yet how we perceive that music is far from a constant. One person’s “magnum opus” could be another one’s “noise”, and there are plenty of avenues of study through the centuries dedicated to striking the right tone. Dr. Stefan Weinzierl at TU Berlin has put a lot of research into room acoustics, like how architecture of a classroom or church or concert hall can affect the quality of music or speech.
6/15: Dan’s Monday Evening Forecast
After a brief dry and pleasant break, we’re eyeing more thundershowers from the west by late Tuesday afternoon (30-40 mph gusts possible). A more powerful system arrives late Wednesday -- our next First Alert Weather Day. High winds aloft will begin mixing down to the ground that night, as the next warm front lifts in. The trailing cold front will then fire up gusty storms with heavy rain, and a brief spin-up can’t be ruled out given the amount of wind shear.
La guerra de Irán pone de manifiesto los límites de la proyección de poder de EEUU
ESTOCOLMO – El desenlace de la actual guerra de Irán sigue siendo incierto, pero una consecuencia ya se perfila con claridad: ha debilitado la capacidad de Estados Unidos para proyectar su poder. Muchos se preguntan quién ha ganado. Quizá la pregunta más importante sea cuánto ha costado la guerra. La posición geoeconómica del Golfo implica que esta guerra, breve y de pequeña envergadura según los estándares históricos, tendrá efectos globales duraderos.
Iran War Exposes Limits of US Power Projection
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Moment of Science: The Prime Meridian
It‚Äôs an invisible line that affects our daily modern lives ‚Äúacross the globe‚ÄĚ. Today, we‚Äôre exploring the where and why behind 0¬į longitude, or the ‚ÄúPrime Meridian.‚ÄĚ Latitude runs on an east-west line, with the equator being 0¬į, and the poles being 90¬į north and south. Longitude runs north-south, with the Prime Meridian being 0¬į there, and the International Date Line coming in at 180¬į.
Animals That Can Live for Hundreds of Years
Humans may count themselves lucky to reach 100, but some creatures have lifespans that make centuries look like a weekend. In the ocean’s depths and the world’s quiet corners, a handful of species quietly defy the clock. This article lists the animals that can live for thousands of years, and why they’ve lasted this long. Glass Sponge – Over 10,000 Years Old Credit: flickr Way down on the ocean floor, the glass sponge quietly racks up birthdays by the thousands.
LiquidStack GigaModular™ CDU Platform Is Now Commercially Available with Expanded 14 MW Capacity
This press release was originally issued by LiquidStack, a Trane Technologies company. Carrollton, Texas, May 21, 2026 – LiquidStack, a Trane Technologies company and global leader in liquid cooling technologies for data centers, today announced the commercial availability of its GigaModular™ CDU platform.
Moment of Science: Quantum Computing
When you hear the words “quantum computing”, maybe you picture an infinite row of machines... or maybe your eyes just glaze over. Let’s take a basic look at a complicated tech concept. Quantum physics involves some of the smallest known bits in the universe: photons, atoms, all that fun stuff. What are the odds that a tiny particle is in this or that spot, or moving this or that fast?
Moment of Science: Amazing oddities of the plant world, from the carnivorous to the overly odorous
The plant world has some downright amazing oddities, from the carnivorous to the overly odorous. Here are just a few you probably wonāt find in many backyard gardens. Letās lead off with a classic: Venus fly traps, hailing from the far-off lands of... North and South Carolina. Charles Darwin once called them āone of the most wonderful plants in the worldā, using sweet nectar to lure flies to their doom.
Moment of Science: Comet observed slowing its spin, then reversing, in astronomical first
The universe outside the confines of the “pale blue dot” we call home is unimaginably vast and ever-changing -- yet big discoveries aren’t limited to big celestial objects lightyears away. Dr. Dave Jewitt, astronomer at UCLA, has plenty of discoveries to his name already -- including 4 dozen minor planets, and the first object aside from Pluto in the “Kuiper Belt”, a ring of icy bodies beyond Neptune’s orbit.
Moment of Science: New research finds corona discharges glowing on treetops during storms
From your skin feeling tingly to your hair standing on end, nature gives a few warning signs that lightning is imminent, but not every sign of an electrical discharge is as flashy or easily visible as lightning. Weâve known about corona discharge for centuries, particularly when it comes to âSt. Elmoâs Fireâ hovering above tall shipsâ masts and the like, but its glowing presence dancing on treetops during storms has been largely understudied, until now.
Ranking the Ten Most Valuable NBA Jerseys Ever Auctioned
Owning an NBA jersey is like holding a piece of basketball history. These jerseys capture the essence of iconic moments, from buzzer-beaters to championships, and they’re worth millions because of the legacy they represent. Here's a look at the ten that have sent collectors and price tags into another stratosphere. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 1984 NBA Finals - $228,6002 Credit: Instagram Fifteen seasons in, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still outmuscling the league’s best.
Moment of Science: New study sheds light on plant immune responses
Plants first took root on Earth some 500 million years ago, surviving and adapting as Father Time and Mother Nature have walked hand in hand. Some plants have defended themselves against animals by changing color or releasing toxins, but they really have to be ready for anything. “It can be really tempting to think of plants as a thing that things just happen to, because they don’t have eyes or brains or things like that,” says Dr. Erin Stroud at the University of Warwick.
10 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip
The average power strip is working way harder than it should. It turns one outlet into six, but it does not magically create more electricity behind your walls. A standard 15-amp household strip maxes out at about 1,800 watts, and pushing past that limit can overheat the wiring fast. The U.S. Fire Administration reports nearly 51,000 home fires each year tied to electrical malfunctions, and overloaded strips are part of that picture. Here’s where things get risky.
10 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
The modern toilet works on simple physics and smart engineering, but most people rarely think about what happens after the handle is pushed. Wastewater systems are designed to handle human waste and toilet paper, which is engineered to break apart quickly in water. Anything else risks clogging pipes, damaging sewer systems, and sending pollutants into rivers and oceans. Here are 10 everyday items that should never take that swirling trip.
Moment of Science: New South Pole seismometers can detect M5.0+ earthquakes anywhere on Earth
From the rumble of volcanoes to cracks of thunder, Earth has always been noisy -- and that was before humans hit the scene. Separating noise from signal is a key task for many scientific fields, but where do you go to get away from it all? How about one of the most desolate places on the planet?
10 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher
Dishwashers are built to save time, but they’re not made for everything in your kitchen. Some items break down slowly with each wash. They lose their shine, warp, or even fall apart completely. Others get damaged in one cycle and never work the same way again. Before you load the next cycle, here are common kitchen items better off staying out of the dishwasher. Cast Iron Skillets Lose Their Seasoning Credit: Canva Cast iron depends on a thin layer of baked-on oil to resist rust and reduce sticking.
9 Things You Should Never Clean With a Pressure Washer
Pressure washers are like the closest thing to a reset button for outdoor grime because they can erase years of buildup in minutes. However, that same force can wreck surfaces that rely on coatings, seals, or thin materials to function. Knowing where pressure causes damage keeps cleaning projects from turning into repair bills and helps surfaces last longer. Windows Credit: pexels It only takes one second of direct spray to turn a dirty window into shattered glass.
Laws That Will Make You Want to Move Abroad
× Home PageDestinationsGetting-ThereCultureNatureMaps About UsTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell My Personal Info Always PetsFamilyMindedFar & WideStadium TalkWork + Money © 2024 Far & Wide, Inc. Credit: Aflo Images Every country has its own standards for daily life, and in some places, the rules feel surprisingly generous. Certain laws go beyond convenience and actively improve people’s lives by offering real benefits in time, public services, and income.
The Best Ways to Spend a Weekend in the Dominican Republic
× Home PageDestinationsGetting-ThereCultureNatureMaps About UsTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell My Personal Info Always PetsFamilyMindedFar & WideStadium TalkWork + Money © 2024 Far & Wide, Inc. Credit: iStockphoto A weekend in the Dominican Republic can feel longer than it sounds, if you know where to go. There’s real history, natural beauty, and coastal scenery within easy reach. The key is to stay local and skip anything that takes hours to get to.
15 Everyday Items Banned from North Korean Stores
× Home PageDestinationsGetting-ThereCultureNatureMaps About UsTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell My Personal Info Always PetsFamilyMindedFar & WideStadium TalkWork + Money © 2024 Far & Wide, Inc. Credits: Wikimedia Commons/Muhammad Farooq/Facebook Ever thought about what a quick shopping trip in North Korea looks like? Spoiler: it’s nothing like what you’re used to. The government controls what’s sold, and plenty of everyday stuff is straight-up banned.
Top European Destinations for Solo Travelers
× Home PageDestinationsGetting-ThereCultureNatureMaps About UsTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContact UsDo Not Sell My Personal Info © 2024 Far & Wide, Inc. Credit: Getty Images/pixabay Traveling alone across Europe is surprisingly easy when a city gives you room to explore. These places are either clearly laid out, create a sense of comfort through routine, or make it easy to settle into your own pace. Here are destinations where solo travelers tend to feel grounded, curious, and entirely welcome.
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