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Commentary: The American West's most iconic tree is disappearing
A profound unraveling is underway in the American Southwest, happening across a thousand-mile arc from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the central Sierra. In an unprecedented calamity, the most widely distributed, most iconic ...Read more
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
CHICAGO — When you look across a field of miscanthus, it’s “hypnotically beautiful,” says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, sun-...Read more
Today's Word "cohort"
cohort \KOH-hort\ (noun) - 1 : A group or band of people. 2 : A companion; an associate. 3 : A group of people sharing a common statistical factor (as age or membership in a class) in a demographic study. 4 : (Roman ...Read more
This Day in History, December 9
On December 9th, 1851, the first YMCA in North America was established in Montreal.
Money in Water
You drop two coins into a muddy river by mistake. You saw one falling in, a 1 euro coin. You know the other one had to be either a 1 euro coin, or a 2 euro coin.
After searching and pulling out one, and discovering its a 1 euro coin, what is the chance that the other is also a 1 euro coin?
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'It was a matter of time': Diseased bats may have arrived in Las Vegas
After avoiding it for nearly two decades, wildlife officials say that the illness wiping out millions of bats may have reached Nevada.
The fungal disease is known as white-nose syndrome, and it’s considered to be the ...Read more
Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s ban on federal permits for wind energy projects in what supporters said was an important victory for the embattled industry.
President Trump issued the ...Read more
Trump ban on wind energy projects ruled illegal by US judge
WASHINGTON — Less than a year after President Donald Trump banned new wind projects, a federal judge ruled the president’s executive order was illegal.
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris said Monday the order is “...Read more
Today's Word "hinterland"
hinterland \HIN-tur-land\ (noun) - 1 : A region situated inland from a coast. 2 : A region remote from urban areas; backcountry. 3 : A region situated beyond the major metropolitan or cultural centers.
"After the plains, ...Read more
This Day in History, December 8
On December 8th, 1609, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, the second public library in Europe, opened.
Man Against Midnight
What does this represent?
mankind vs midnight
View full teaser and answerToday's Word "exegesis"
exegesis \ek-suh-JEE-sis\ (noun) plural exegeses \-seez\ - Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text.
"No variety of love is too trivial for exegesis. No aspect of love is so ridiculous that it...Read more
This Day in History, December 7
On December 7th, 1732, the Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London.
Name That Grafitti
You're heading into class and your classmate Denni sits down next to you and finds the following written on the desk:
K P C O F G s
Wondering why the "s" is lowercase, Denni asks you.
What does the "s" stand for?
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Musk denies reports of SpaceX seeking $800 billion valuation
Elon Musk denied news reports that his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is seeking a $800 billion valuation through a share sale.
“There has been a lot of press claiming SpaceX is raising money at $800B, which is not ...Read more
Activists honor Scientologist Lisa McPherson 30 years after her death
TAMPA, Fla. — Thirty years ago, Lisa McPherson died after spending 17 days in the care of the Church of Scientology at its Fort Harrison Hotel in downtown Clearwater. Throughout the more than two-week period, caretakers ...Read more
'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion
LOS ANGELES — Californians can be excused for being confused about the weather forecast.
Scientists in October said La Niña had arrived, which many associate with dry conditions, particularly in the Southland.
But we ...Read more
Today's Word "nascent"
nascent \NAS-uhnt; NAY-suhnt\ (adjective) - Beginning to exist or having recently come into existence; coming into being.
"This surprising success prompted several other companies to enter this nascent market." -- Ted ...Read more
This Day in History, December 6
On December 6th, 1849, abolitionist Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery.
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