by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Virginia and CBS News comes the story of an old prison complex turned into gorgeous apartments that sold out within a month of opening. The Lorton Reformatory was opened at the dawn of the 20th century during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Built with the...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here’s a lovely way to celebrate Earth Day, especially if you’re surrounded by concrete buildings or stuck in traffic. Consider tuning into KALW–91.7 FM, where the public radio station is playing the sounds of nature all day and all night—and you can listen live....
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The state-of-the-art Perseverance Mars rover has been sampling and studying the Martian geology at the fastest rate since the mission began after NASA scientists found a special area containing “all they hoped for.” Since its landing in the summer of 2021,...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
From India comes the story of three teen inventors who were looking to improve rural healthcare by creating a portable fridge that needed no electricity or coolant fluids. The result of their inspiration is a small, salt-cooled fridge that needs neither a power outlet...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
After 300 hours of continuous operations, a 3 megawatt demonstration power plant in South Korea has offered a glimpse into the future of natural gas burning. Utilizing technology that offers the potential for natural gas plants to capture an additional 150,000 metric...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tonight (April 21st-22nd) is the Lyrid meteor shower that produces anywhere between 10 and 100 shooting stars per hour. They’re also one of the best for Americans since the point in the sky they seem to originate from is located far in the north of the night sky in...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
A famous American conservation nonprofit is celebrating the acquisition of a very small piece of land with a very big role to play in protecting wildlife in New Jersey. Though 454 acres is hardly anything in the grand scope of American conservation, The Nature...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being. Found in the results of a new twin study, the data...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some of her best childhood memories were filled with revving engines, spinning tires, and cheering crowds while her brother drag-raced—but in those days there were no driving opportunities for women. Yet, she vividly remembers the rush of adrenaline she felt while...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Apr 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
In celebration of National Donate Life Month in April comes an inspiring story of two old friends who were reunited through grief and kindness—and ended up creating ‘the perfect plan’. 15 years ago, Anjie Lynchard moved across the street from Mary Ann Carroll in...
