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A study says your brain shifts attention when plans change: How it chooses what matters nextA University of Iowa study looked at how the brain makes decisions when familiar rules no longer provide clear answers. Researchers found t...- Tesla is browbeating the EU to approve its 'Full Self-Driving' tech. The pressure is workingTesla is involved in a campaign to secure EU approval for its Full Self-Driving technology. The automaker faces criticism regarding the val...
- In 2001, 125 wind turbines went up on Texas land used for sheep grazing and hunting; those uses continued, while the project paid about $930,000 in school taxesIn Texas, large wind turbines coexist with agricultural activities, allowing farmers to maintain traditional crops and livestock. Many land...
- In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...
- Warren Buffett on the difference between investing in real estate and the stock marketBoth purchases were small, and he says so himself. He tells the stories anyway, because between them they contain everything he knows about...
- In 2011, Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary and Ron Burkle invested $2.5 million in Airbnb; 5 years later, their stake was worth about $90 million as the startup became a global giantActor Ashton Kutcher was an early investor in Airbnb, joining in 2011. He and partners invested $2.5 million, which grew significantly. Thi...
- At Iowa's Neal Smith Refuge, turning just 10% of cropland into prairie strips cut sediment loss by 95%, phosphorus runoff by 90%, and total nitrogen loss by about 85%Native prairie strips can play a crucial role in reducing agricultural runoff, which has significant environmental implications. By prevent...
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
- Quote of the day by Ashton Kutcher: "When I was 13, I had my first..." — Inspiring life lesson from a timeless quote on hard work, perseverance, humility, career growth and why ordinary jobs can shape the path to unexpected success, by the actor and entrepreneur known for That ’70s ShowQuote of the day by Ashton Kutcher, “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad...” focuses on the value of hard work and starting small...
- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...
- Australia used concentrated sunlight to split water directly into hydrogen without an electrolyzer; SunHydrogen’s coaster-sized module hit 10.8%, while its 1,200-cm² version reached 9%SunHydrogen and Australia’s Sparc Hydrogen are cutting out traditional electrolyzers to make green hydrogen. By placing semiconductor absor...
- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
- Quote of the Day by Peter Coyote: “I spent ten years de-educating myself to learn to live by...” — Inspiring lessons on de-educating the mind, authenticity, inner resilience and how counterculture icon, actor, and narrator abandoned societal expectations to discover true personal autonomy, providing timeless guidance for navigating modern complexityQuote of the Day by Peter Coyote: Peter Coyote's famous quote, “I spent ten years de-educating myself...” challenges conventional assumptio...
- In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...
- US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...
- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....
- Quote of the Day by Jason Momoa: “I have my ups and my downs like… – Inspiring lessons on authenticity, self-acceptance, resilience, confidence and why life is a journey, not a destination by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on happiness and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Jason Momoa: Jason Momoa’s quote, “I have my ups and my downs like anyone. All I can do is be me,” explores the importa...
- In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi planIn 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the conce...
- Can you get rid of cavities without drilling? Scientists find an 'easy and inexpensive' way to treat tooth decay in secondsA new study highlights silver diamine fluoride as a quick, painless dental treatment. This liquid application effectively stops early child...
- Bye-bye painful dentist visit: A simple liquid could stop tooth decay; no drilling or injections needed for many cavitiesA major US clinical trial has found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more th...
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