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Almost a year after its first images were released, the James Webb Space Telescope is living up to the hype, and its price tag, by revolutionising our understanding of the universe

We are often told to add used coffee grounds to garden soil to perk up plants. But the science doesn’t support this, says James Wong

What made Doug and Kristine Tompkins quit their corporate lifestyle and start buying swathes of unused land in South America? An engrossing documentary tells their story, says Simon Ings

The La Crosse-based nonprofit Hope Restores has received the 2023 Reg Weaver Human and Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association.

Grasping anything much about our universe depends on complex computer models that can simulate reality. Andrew Pontzen was sceptical about such simulations but now, as his new book shows, he's an enthusiastic guide

From self-driving cars to humanoid robots, the world of robotics is a long way from talk of artificial intelligence causing human extinction. It's a breath of fresh air, says Alex Wilkins

Here are our top Brooks Koepka props for the 123rd US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

For good or ill, dividing people up along generational lines with names and traits to fit seems hard to resist. What's going on, asks a new book that sets out to find the real differences

Politicians think that climate policy is a vote loser because people see it as a "tomorrow" issue. But immediate worries about the air we breathe offer a way to shift the dial, says London's mayor Sadiq Khan

1. Kylian Mbappe transfer latest: Premier League contact, Arsenal admission, Chelsea regret  Football.London
2. "SELL HIM!" Simon Jordan calls for PSG to CUT TIES with Kylian Mbappe!  talkSPORT
3. Transfer Centre LIVE! Emmanuel Macron says he will try to keep Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain  Sky Sports
4. Staying? Kylian Mbappé Gives Clear Verdict on Future Amid Exit, Real Madrid Rumors – Report  PSG Talk
5. Transfer window: Where might Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Victor Osimhen move? Читать дальше...

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A new study shows how non-medical use of drugs like Ritalin leads to more time spent working harder, not smarter.

The era of battery energy storage applications may just be beginning, but annual capacity additions will snowball in the coming years as storage becomes crucial to the world’s energy landscape. Rystad Energy modeling projects that annual battery storage installations will surpass 400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030, representing a ten-fold increase in current yearly additions.  Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are a configuration of interconnected batteries designed to store a surplus of electrical... Читать дальше...

Flamboyant spines, “terrible hands,” and thagomizers — take a tour of fossilized oddities. Discover the bizarre wonders of prehistoric creatures with our collection of the weirdest dinosaurs.

With the female-pastor debate getting the most attention, the slow work to address abuse plods on.

1. Federal Reserve officials announce pause in US interest-rate hikes  The Guardian
2. Battle to tame inflation is not over, warns US Federal Reserve  The Telegraph
3. US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022  BBC
4. Fed Holds Rates Steady but Expects More Increases  The Wall Street Journal
5. Here's what changed in the new Fed statement  CNBC
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Dharatal was commissioned by the Belgian Chapter of the Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) in 2016 to design a Visitors’ Centre for Pateriya ka bagh, Rajnagar in a structure adjacent to an existing Shiva temple where an old kothi once stood. The Center acts as an interpretation center for the Royal Gardens of Rajnagar as well as a training center in organic farming for the local farmers, vocational training for women and youth, and a venue to host the organic seed bank run by the local community. Читать дальше...

After 31 years at the former Grandview Hospital, the Family & Children’s Center is in the process of purchasing a new home base for its La Crosse headquarters.

Local winners have been announced in the 2022 VFW Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by Westby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8021. The theme of this year’s competition was “Why is the Veteran Important.”

From Taylor Swift to the Tonys, the city’s new superstar quarterback has been taking in the sights and taking over the tabloids. The Jets are suddenly a hot ticket, and reporters anticipate a season unlike any other: “It’s definitely going to be a circus.”

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Jay Monahan released a statement late Tuesday announcing of this medical situation and he is currently out of commission.

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The legendary composer talks about revisiting soundtracks, posting about his process, and what he still wants to do in the future.

Tech has found its way into just about every corner of the food industry, from restaurant prep to meal delivery, and most of them are engineered to be perfect (in theory) at a single set of kitchen tasks. However, a new robot on the scene is cooking food in a manner that’s much more relatable to humans: It learns how…

This new Canva Developers Platform consists of a set of APIs and development tools to foster the creation of innovative experiences.

"Despite this, he has been advertising for interns to work for him on Craigslist and social media for $16 per hour," the source shared.

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Charles Oliveira wants Islam Makhachev next — and would love to get his rematch in São Paulo, Brazil.