by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
China has forged a type of steel that can withstand the extremely low temperatures and magnetic fields needed to sustain nuclear fusion reactions. Creating such a material with steel is a feat previously thought impossible by experts working on the famous ITER project...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Jamaican university student has invented a self-cleaning door handle that’s been described as a “life-saving design that fits” the reality of the Caribbean. Using ultraviolet light, similar to various automatic cleaning devices invented and deployed during the...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the far northern reaches of Canada, an agreement has been made to give stewardship over an area twice the size of Florida to a coalition of First Nations. For the purposes of conservation, $375 million will help build sustainable, resilient local economies not...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Mexico comes the story of a heroic diving instructor, who was injured in the process of saving a group he was leading. Manolo Acuña Zepeda, a beloved and experienced divemaster in Cozumel, risked his life to save a group of divers from an oncoming speed boat...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A trio of brave locals were honored recently when a small plane crashed in Florida. Catching fire almost immediately, and with all souls both still alive and yet trapped inside, residents rushed to their aid, receiving the hero’s commendation from the Boca Raton PD....
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
For years, a wasting disease has been turning sea stars to goo off the California coast. Scientists now finally know the cause, and are beginning to fight back. Whether it has over 20 arms like the sunflower sea star, or just 5, billions of Pacific sea stars were...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Government earthquake alert systems are now being supplemented around the world with Google accelerometer data on smartphones and smartwatches, effectively creating a Google-wide early warning system. The system has increased the number of people in earthquake risk...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
His dream was coming true. Stadium lights were shining in the nighttime Carolina sky. Fans dressed in their team’s trademark black and blue colors filled the stands. And 12-year-old Jase Garland was heading out onto the field, going into an NFL game for the Carolina...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
A tortoise that had been missing for a month after escaping her garden was found three miles away—having gone on the run at a brisk pace of 0.0041 miles per hour. The Hermann’s tortoise named Matilda managed to scale a zucchini plant to pull off her daring escape and...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
After 30 years and 1,200 games, the phone call that Jen Pawol was waiting for finally arrived earlier this week. You’re going to the big leagues—and you’re going to make history. Just like that, Pawol became the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history on...
