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In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...
In 2021, a spacecraft was launched on a first-ever suicide mission to try to deflect an asteroid on impact in space in the revolutionary planetary defense experiment: How NASA’s DART mission changed an asteroid’s orbitIn 2021, a spacecraft was launched on a first-ever suicide mission to try to deflect an asteroid on impact in space in the revolutionary pl...
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...
Put used coffee grounds on scratched wood: West Virginia University says the damp paste does 2 jobs, buffing scratches and darkening exposed wood to disguise themUsing used coffee grounds can be a surprising yet effective way to address minor scratches on wooden furniture. The natural pigments in cof...
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flawsThe result drew gasps of disbelief and laughter. Projected on a large screen was a map riddled with bizarre errors. Mali was spelled "Mail....
In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-...
In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scannerCyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements...
Quote of the day by Jennifer Garner: 'My beauty advice is - look in the mirror less, obsess less, and look at the rest of the world to see…' The powerful life lesson on beauty and confidence by American actressHollywood actor Jennifer Garner once shared her beauty advice focusing on outward engagement. She believes confidence grows by looking less...
Canada man spots unusual circular pit on Google Maps, scientists say it may be a 390-million-year-old meteor impact crater, findings to be presented at global conference next monthA Quebec resident's Google Maps observation led to scientific research in 2024 and scientists believe a remote circular formation could be ...
US Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teamsThe US Supreme Court has affirmed state laws preventing transgender girls and women from participating in school sports, a decision impacti...
Actor Madhavan’s son Vedaant becomes the most-followed athlete in West Virginia. Here’s all you need to know about swimming championVedaant Madhavan, son of R. Madhavan, has become the most-followed student athlete in West Virginia, going ahead of players from more popul...
Who is Sean Payton’s wife Skylene Montgomery? Former Miss West Virginia and Miss USA contestantDenver Broncos coach Sean Payton finds unwavering support from his wife, Skylene Montgomery, a former Miss West Virginia and registered nur...
Beware! These U.S states are to be invaded by giant venomous spiders, alert issued. Know about these arachnidsEastern U.S states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio are most...
US Presidential Elections: Dates, location for debate are here. Check details hereThe dates and location of the Presidential Debates for next year are here. There are seven candidates that Republicans have announced while...
Bob Huggins of West Virginia arrested. Here's whyBob Huggins, West Virginia basketball coach, was reportedly arrested, as per report.
'Two and a Half Men' actress Conchata Ferrell passes away at 77The three-time Emmy nominee died of complications following a cardiac arrest.
23-yr-old Indian-American Niraj Antani is one of the youngest US lawmakers"I am deeply honored to have been elected your State Representative for Ohio's 42nd House District. Thank you all so much for the support.
- Indian-origin Sikh Satyendra Singh Huja elected Mayor of Virginia
Satyendra Singh Huja, a Sikh American, has been unanimously elected as the mayor of Charlottesville, a historic city in Virginia.
- Indian American named Small Business Person of the Year
Indian American businessman Jay Reddy has received the State Small Business Person of the Year award in this year's Small Business Administ...