New Department of Transportation order could have trickle-down effect for Austin projects
The DOT has previously given Austin tens of millions of dollars for things like pedestrian safety, city lighting and intersection improvements. In addition, getting passenger rail between major metros ...
Glass-Steagall Act of 1933: What It Is, Effects, Repeal
The Glass-Steagall Act was part of the Banking Act of 1933. It created a barrier between commercial and investment banking.
Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again
Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But according to DarkSky ...
Short days getting you down? BioLite’s newest “no bounce” headlamp will brighten up your nocturnal adventures
Running and hiking (and even skiing) at night can be a memorable experience, but it requires some special kit, not least of ...
How light affects citrus fruit coloration and the timing of peel and flesh ripening
Citrus fruit rind color has long been used as an indicator of ripeness, but for some fruits such as mandarin fruit in the ...
Price hikes are coming! Nine things to buy before cost of Trump's import tariffs kicks in
President Donald Trump signed an order imposing steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to curb ...
Ageing study reveals common supplement could be the secret to staying young
Scientists might have just revealed the secret to staying young. According to a new study, a daily dose of one common ...
Catch this Mega Pokémon Pokédex building set is under $20
SAVE OVER $16: As of Feb. 3, Mega Pokémon Pokédex building set is available for $18.39 at Amazon, down from $34.99. That’s a ...
7 common outdoor lighting mistakes — and how to fix them
Having the right outside lighting can really boost your exterior and lift your mood when it’s cold and dark outside. And ...
Trump promised to lower gas prices. His tariffs could have the opposite effect.
One chart shows why US gas prices could spike under Trump's tariff plans.
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze's Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
The White House has made it clear that Social Security and Medicare won't be affected by a proposed federal funding freeze. This freeze appeared to be off the table, after the initial OMB memo calling ...