This article was written by Kristoffer Whitney, an associate professor of science, technology, and society at the Rochester Institute of Technology, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. The invader, puffed out into the shape […]
Attending a sporting event is quite the multisensory experience. There’s the sound of cheering fans, the smell of soft pretzels and hot dogs, and the sight of athletes making complex plays. But not everyone can experience all those elements, and for people who are blind or have low vision, keeping up with the ins and
A trip to Seattle, Washington, might take you past several interesting, above-ground attractions, like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Great Wheel. But what if we told you there was a place to visit that actually takes you under the city’s streets and sidewalks while transporting you back in time? Just minutes
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On its maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States shattered the transatlantic speed record, powering across the water from New York to France at an average of 41 mph. Its final trip looks quite a bit different. Pulled by tugboats, the ocean liner left Philadelphia Feb. 19 on a two-week trek down the Atlantic
There are a lot of whimsical food “holidays” celebrated in the United States. You’ve got National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day, held Jan. 14; National Caramel Popcorn Day, observed April 6; and National Cheese Pizza Day, on Sept. 5. But one is particularly sweet — and we’re not referring to sugar content. National Muffin Day is
Stained walls and boarded-up windows mark a dilapidated building wedged between newer developments in Sarasota, Florida’s vibrant Rosemary District. Looking at the Colson Hotel in its current state, you’d never know it was once a safe haven and symbol of resilience for Black Americans — but a local community is out to change that. Following
About a third of Americans strap devices to their bodies to monitor their fitness levels and daily activities, per the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute — but travel to tiny, crescent-shaped Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, and you’ll find gray seals donning Fitbit-like trackers as well. Researchers from the Woods
Alvaro Herrero has been named the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year. The Spanish photog earned the honor for his shot of a mother humpback whale with her newborn calf. His photo, titled “Radiant Bond” and taken in French Polynesia, beat out some 6,700 submissions from around the globe. “The mother is accompanying her calf
In January 2020, HGTV announced that it was launching a new show, Home Town Takeover, that would take on a large-scale renovation and revitalization of a small town in the United States. Show hosts Ben and Erin Napier — an already established design duo with their own HGTV credentials — would be the leads on
This article was written by Mary E. Dozier, an assistant professor of psychology at Mississippi State University, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when
