- Big plans for David Bowie’s childhood home
Daily Edition • January 20, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Ready to get your Johnny Appleseed on? A free video game developed by researchers at the University of Vermont called Race Against Rot simulates what it’s like to be a small-scale apple farmer balancing turning a profit with providing affordable food to community members. For an accompanying study, participating players could earn $1 in real money for every $40,000 in fake orchard profits — but most people sacrificed the cash in favor of “feeding”…Read more
- All about ōsōji, the Japanese year-end clean
Daily Edition • December 23, 2025 SUPPORTED BY What was your favorite song of 2025? This year saw new releases from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Rosalia, and so many more. Everyone’s top 10 list probably looks different — check out one ranking from USA Today, and consider making your own to compare with family and friends. Must Reads A short mantra to help you through the holidays Revisit the best deep-sea wildlife encounters of 2025, as compiled by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research...
- Renewable energy is science’s 2025 MVP
Daily Edition • December 22, 2025 SUPPORTED BY There’s a new addition to awards season, and it puts regular folks — or regular pets, rather — at the forefront. The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards, taking place Feb. 24, will be dedicated to America’s beloved dogs and cats, and the winners will be chosen by fans. The categories include best rescue pet, senior sweetheart, and athletic champion. Here’s how to enter your pet. Must Reads Medicare-negotiated price cuts will take effect Jan. 1 — learn...
- What went right in 2025
Sunday Edition • December 21, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Today is the winter solstice, also considered the official beginning of astronomical winter. Though it’s the shortest day and longest night of the year — due to Earth’s north pole being tilted farthest away from the sun — it also means we’ll have longer periods of daylight from here on out (yay!). The winter solstice represents rebirth and renewal for many cultures: Learn about seven celebrations taking place around the globe. — the Nice News...