The Sky is Falling, Brought Down by Murica!
Published on 02/17/2023The downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanes has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose, showing how complicated world events and a lack of information can quickly create the perfect conditions for unchecked conjecture and misinformation.
Maybe no Death Cap for Cutie
Published on 02/17/2023We promise this is the last fungus related article for a moment, but we thought it was worth pointing out how small-scale evolution for one species of mushroom has changed the way that it reproduces and spreads.
It's Hard Out There For the Kids
Published on 02/17/2023Unlike some other countries that mass produce products for their nation and internationally, America does have fairly strict child labor laws. So, of course, if there are reports of child labor abuse they are taken pretty seriously.
The Earthquakes and Twitter API
Published on 02/16/2023Thousands of volunteer software developers have been utilizing a crucial Twitter tool to search the platform for calls for help from people trapped in collapsed buildings, among other things, in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. However, they may soon lose access unless they pay Twitter a monthly fee of at least $100.
Wyoming Said No EVs
Published on 02/15/2023Wyoming is having none of this seemingly greener options mess and has decided to try to ban the sale of new electric vehicles in the state by 2035.
Fungi: More Than Food
Published on 02/13/2023If it’s not one thing to worry about it’s something else. This time the infection isn’t COVID, but something that is hopefully going to be more controllable since it isn’t viral.
Bizarre Thefts Lead to Goonies House and Fish
Published on 02/11/2023A Canadian man, Jericho Wolf Labonte, was arrested in Seaside, Oregon after a series of unusual events along the Pacific Northwest coast.
Lead is Bad for the Environment, Think Before You Shoot
Published on 02/10/2023The bald eagle, symbol of America, is currently being killed by the most stereotypical American thing: lead poisoning from eating bullets.
The Great Grubhub Heist of 2023
Published on 02/09/2023A Michigan man was left with a $1,000 bill after his 6-year-old son ordered food from several restaurants on Grubhub last weekend.
Seaweed Might Be the Food of the Future
Published on 02/08/2023We’re sure you’ve noticed that your grocery bill and well, every other food related bill went up over the last few years. While we don’t know when it will stop, we do know that access to food is something that is top of mind for some politicians and scientists.
ICYMI: Curbing Theft Post COVID
Published on 02/07/2023The increased security measures taken by retailers to reduce theft may have a negative impact on consumers of color, who may feel overpoliced and unwanted.
Google says, "Hey, We've got AI Too!"
Published on 02/07/2023Google is preparing for a competition in AI with its new chatbot "Bard," aimed at challenging the popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT.