Day: March 26, 2026

Why People Underestimate The Frequency Of Meteor Impacts

Why People Underestimate The Frequency Of Meteor Impacts

The month of March had seen a startling number of meteor impacts make headline news within the United States, from Ohio to Texas. The response online was mainly one of surprise, and strangely enough, sheer disbelief at such an event occurring. Conspiracy theories rose in surprising speed, alleging that NASA and the US government were […]

How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals

How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals

Regardless of where you live, I am sure one of your local sports teams has an animal for a mascot. And why not? Animals embody much of what we associate with sports: strength, resilience, tenacity, and power. A recent study from Bioscience found that across 50 countries and 10 different sports, “727 professional [sports] organizations […]

The Gateway Tunnel Project Disruptions Is A Major Example Of Why Major US Infrastructure Is So Far Behind

The Gateway Tunnel Project Disruptions Is A Major Example Of Why Major US Infrastructure Is So Far Behind

New York City’s Gateway Tunnel Project, officially known as the Hudson Tunnel Project, is likely one of the most important construction projects in that area’s recent history. When completed, nine miles of new track will be completed alongside a new tunnel from NJ to Penn Station. It’s an expensive but necessary answer to the massive […]

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]

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