- The Postal Service’s new ride is electric
Daily Edition • September 17, 2024 SUPPORTED BY There’s a full moon risin’ tonight, and it’s an extra special one. The Harvest Moon, meaning the full moon closest to the fall equinox, is a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse. Today is also the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Chinese cultural celebration marked by lanterns, mooncakes, and family gatherings. So don’t forget to look up at the sky tonight, and consider snacking on a mooncake or two. Must Reads It’s National Voter Registration Day —…Read more
- 2024’s best countries in the world
Daily Edition • September 13, 2024 SUPPORTED BY The world experienced a rare display of northern lights back in May, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm. And September might bring something similar, if slightly more muted, in terms of aurora sightings. “That’s because of something called the Russell-McPherron Effect, which explains why the periods around Earth’s two equinoxes, in March and September, often tend to have the most colorful auroral displays,” writes Space.com’s Jamie Carter....
- Scientists are cleaning up a mess from WWII
Daily Edition • September 12, 2024 SUPPORTED BY As wildfires rage across Southern California and Nevada and the Atlantic hurricane season ramps up, we have a timely reminder that could help keep you safe in the event of a natural disaster: Don’t forget to sign up for local emergency alerts. Early warning systems have been proven to save lives, jobs, land, and infrastructure, and making sure your phone can receive alerts is as simple as a few clicks. Read a comprehensive guide to the sign-up...
- A simple tip that might shorten kids’ colds
Daily Edition • September 11, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Did you know there’s a pumpkin capital of the world? The small village of Morton, Illinois — population just over 17,000 — processes more than 85% of the globe’s canned pumpkin, thus earning the coveted title. Naturally, Morton celebrates this fact with an annual pumpkin festival, complete with parades, pageants, and plenty of pumpkin-flavored treats. This year’s festivities kick off today, and we’re wishing we could be there. Must Reads Bon...