The Tale of Abra-clam Lincoln
Published on 03/10/2023On February 24th, the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab released Lincoln, a quahog clam thought to be 214 years old, into the Gulf of Mexico. At Florida’s Alligator Point, Americorps member Blaine Parker discovered the 200-year-old mollusk while gathering shellfish for chowder.
The Gates of Hell are Still On Fire....for now
Published on 03/09/2023More than 40 years later, depending on which history of the crate you believe, the Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan are still on fire... for now.
Adopting AI
Published on 03/09/2023Even if you haven’t tried artificial intelligence tools that can write essays and poems or conjure new images on command, chances are the companies that make your household products are already starting to do so.
That Whiskey's Not for Drinkin, its for Investin'
Published on 03/08/2023Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing amount of money for these increasingly scarce premium American spirits - and even bend or break laws.
We've Got THE POWER
Published on 03/07/2023The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has supported the first new nuclear reactor in almost 7... just this years this week.
Health: Eye Drop Recall
Published on 03/07/2023U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.
JetBlue Has the Blues Over Spirit Deal
Published on 03/06/2023The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
Rent Not Musical for Renters
Published on 03/06/2023The cost of renting an apartment is easing after skyrocketing in recent years, though it remains painfully high for many Americans.
Can't Have a Great White in Captivity Apparently
Published on 03/05/2023Have you ever seen a clickbait ad that may have had some legitimate information in it? We did, and that's what had us diving into the deep end of why there is only one aquarium that has been able to successfully house and display a great white shark.
Pharoah's New Digs
Published on 03/04/2023Egypt’s antiquities authorities on Thursday unveiled a newly discovered, sealed-off chamber inside one of the Great Pyramids at Giza, just outside of Cairo, that dates back some 4,500 years ago.
Cosmetic Surgery for Signatures
Published on 03/03/2023A corner of TikTok, Instagram, and other social media is dedicated to signature design, and it’s keeping practitioners busy.
It's No Longer Play Time
Published on 03/02/2023For once, we don’t just blame the internet for this one. This is exactly what happens when children have unsupervised access to the internet.