Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li
A mining company wants to blast a new granite quarry just six miles from Columbia’s downtown, but locals aren’t welcoming the idea. Heidelberg Materials has asked for permits to dig up 242 acres near Monticello Road, close to colleges and neighborhoods like Haskell Heights. The plan promises to rest
A major fuel leak at a military base in Maryland has triggered a cleanup and investigation, raising questions about how well such facilities protect the environment. Over 32, 000 gallons of jet fuel spilled between January and March from a refueling system that was later shut down. A cleanup crew is
Scientists found that ash from Spain’s 2021 Tajogaite volcano could help make greener building materials. They mixed it with strong alkaline solutions and tested how it behaves in water. The tests showed some metals like molybdenum (Mo) leak out more than allowed for safe landfills. Other experimen
When King Charles lands in the US later this month, his four-day trip will mark 250 years since America declared independence from Britain. Yet this visit isn’t just about history. It’s happening at a time when the UK and US are struggling to agree on major issues, putting pressure on old alliances.
A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle
North Dakota is stepping up as the leader in a new nationwide push to bring smarter technology to farms. The state’s Grand Farm campus, near Fargo, isn’t just joining the effort—it’s running the whole show. This isn’t just another research project. It’s a full-scale test run for farming tech, with t
Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9
The grocery delivery giant Instacart just snapped up Instaleap, a tech company based in Colombia that helps supermarkets run smoother online shops. Unlike Instacart’s usual app that lets shoppers order groceries straight to their door, Instaleap builds the behind-the-scenes tech for nearly 100 groce
Aging often brings slow but steady inflammation, even without obvious sickness. Scientists call this low-grade, long-term process InflammAging (IA). It quietly weakens tissues and slows repair, making the body more vulnerable to diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart problems, and diabetes. For years, exp
