A recent report from the United Nations presents an ethical guideline for climate engineering, acknowledging the dire state of our global climate. As we approach the end of what is likely to be the hottest year ever recorded, this report explores the moral implications of utilizing technological solutions to combat escalating global temperatures. The report…
Every day, a whopping $3 trillion worth of transactions are processed by a programming language that’s older than your grandparents. This language is called COBOL, short for Common Business Oriented Language. Even though it’s been around for 64 years and isn’t taught in most schools anymore, it’s still super important in many industries like banking,…
When California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 (through Proposition 64), the goal was to bring illegal growers into a safe and regulated market. This was also supposed to help protect our lands and water from the damage caused by the illegal marijuana industry. However, instead of small growers becoming legal, the market is now mostly…
Health experts want the government to stop selling cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. This idea comes from a policy in New Zealand, but their new Prime Minister is not going forward with it. Dr. Andrew Pipe, a scientist who helps people quit smoking, thinks Canada should consider this policy. He says it could stop…
Jonathan Smith, the head coach of the Oregon State Beavers football team, has decided to leave his position to become the head coach at Michigan State. This news has left many fans feeling upset and betrayed. Smith, who was named the 2022 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, had done a great job in improving the…
An unusual respiratory illness is currently affecting dogs, causing worry among pet owners and puzzlement among veterinarians. This disease, referred to as an “atypical canine infectious respiratory disease,” has been reported in several states, including Oregon, Colorado, and New Hampshire. Being an Oregon resident myself with 3 golden retrievers I felt the need to take…
Is it truly possible that there has been an ocean below us this whole time, without our knowledge? As it turns out, that’s exactly what researchers at the University of Goethe discovered. Yes, we know water makes up 71% of our planet’s surface, but what about what lurks beneath? And after extensive research, experts have…
The Toyota Prius Is the 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year If you recall we did an article about how the Prius 2023 was the world’s first perfect car, now almost 2 months later Motor Trend is jumping on the band wagon, announcing today that the Prius won their coveted 2024 car of the year…
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a summit with the goal of stabilizing the US-China relationship after a period of tension. The main aim was to restore communication channels, especially military ones, to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to conflict. Biden expressed that a successful outcome would be returning to a “normal…
Following a disappointing performance against Arizona State, questions have begun to swirl around the future of UCLA’s head coach, Chip Kelly. Despite his past successes, Kelly’s tenure at UCLA has been marked by inconsistency and underperformance. Here are some reasons why UCLA might consider parting ways with Kelly. 1. Record at UCLA Kelly’s record at UCLA…
