Newer federal buildings may soon be getting a traditional makeover, NPR reported. Introduced by President Trump, the order calls for “classical” redesigns on federal buildings in downtown Washington, D.C. The president’s order favors buildings like the U.S. Capitol. […]
Despite meeting criteria, monarch butterflies will not be listed as endangered, “USA Today” reported. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will revisit the idea in 2024 after looking at “higher-priority” species. Butterflies and moths differ in surprising ways. […]
Bob Dylan sold his entire song catalog to Universal Music, “The New York Times” reported. The legendary singer-songwriter has penned more than 600 songs and their rights now belong to Universal. Dylan’s early career made him a folk music hero. […]
A humpback whale was spotted in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty, NBC News reported. The marine mammal spent hours swimming along the city shoreline, surfacing every minute or so for breath. Long ago, whales left land and headed back to sea. […]
The Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” received 62 million viewers in four weeks, Tech Crunch reported. The show is based on a 1983 novel that focuses on a young woman’s prodigious chess career. Real chess legends often live extraordinary lives. […]
President-Elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr., fractured his foot while playing with his dog, “Major,” BuzzFeed reported. Biden was taken to an orthopedic specialist where a CT scan showed hairline fractures. Tai chi improves balance and is easy exercise for all ages. […]
A metal monolith appeared in a Utah desert and vanished just as strangely, “Science Alert” reported. The 10-foot-tall, shiny pillar appeared in the Red Rocks area last week like the structure in the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The film excelled in its depiction of space travel. […]
National Novel Writing Month is underway, 2020 style. Due to the pandemic, self-isolating for novel production is different than in other years. NaNoWriMo Executive Director Grant Faulkner told us more. […]
Jigsaw puzzle makers face a COVID-induced shortage of product, NPR reported. Prices and complications of manufacturing puzzles are causing demand to outpace supply. Meanwhile, the classic “slider puzzle” has a secret math-based solution. […]
A British brewery is replacing one-third of its barley with leftover bread, CNN reported. Their goal is to reduce food waste and they’ve inspired other breweries around the world to do the same. Studies show that choosing where to get food affects the food web. […]
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