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Stars are vanishing from human sight at an astounding rate, according to a stunning analysis by Globe at Night, a citizen science project hosted by NSF's NOIRLab. According to the study, artificial lighting has degraded the night sky more quickly tha...
WNCTIMES wants to Thank All Veterans! We are grateful to everyone whoserved our country in uniform on Veterans Day and every day. The Origins of Verterans Day In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National...
Using cutting-edge airborne photography, NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will map areas of the southwest of the country for vital minerals.In order to better comprehend Earth's geology, biology, and the effects of climate change, scientist...
What's the Word? Well, today we look at how people act, react, and just are... Accismus: the act of acting like you don't care about something when you really do. Example When someone acts like he doesn't want the last donut, when he really does. Fra...
The Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022. (JWHO). The verdict affirmed Mississippi's restriction on abortions beyond 15 weeks of gestation, overturned Roe v. Wade, and abolished the constitutional right...
Life, the ups and the lows .... you can't have one without the other. Sometimes you run into a time where lows seem to just keep on coming! There are times when some may realize, hey things are going pretty good, how many really do absorb that? Focus...
Mornings, they can be hard to get going, like really hard. Sometimes to get a jump start, it just might help to have a Spoonful of Posiitive! We all know the things happening in the news, so here's a little positivity for that: "Peace begins with a s...
Earth Day has been around for over 50 years, in fact, I was 12 in 1970, the very first Earth Day. I remember as it as being looked at like a hippie idea, no idea the real concept of what it was all about. My personal opionion is we should've bee...
Mondays can be hard to get going days, am I right? Weekends are spent by many running around taking care of the home, laundry, yard, whatever didn't get done during the week. Then you want relaxation time, family time, time with friends. Before ...
Well, it's about time for a new What's The Word? Let's look at words that have simple meanings, but sound oh so fancy! Galavant: To travel, roam, or move about for pleasure.Example: They've been galavanting all over town! Parsimonious: Frugal.Example...
Locally and nationwide, catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. Many people believe it is a local issue, a local government or law enforcement problem. Wnctimes looks at the situation close up a...
February 18, 2022Source:University of CambridgeSummary:Researchers have developed self-healing, biodegradable, 3D-printed materials that could be used in the development of realistic artificial hands and other soft robotics applications. FULL STORY R...
Meals on Wheels Asheville & Buncombe County Meals on Wheels provides much needed food for seniors. Did you know they are also feeding the pets in the homes, too? This is amazing! We all know that pets are family, by providing for these wonderful ...
Air fryers make cooking so easy and yummy! I use mine at least once a day, this recipe can be for any meal! Check it out! Let us know if you make it and how it turns out! Air Fryer Shredded Hash Brown Casserole Recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 cup (210 g) shred...
So, I check on Twitter every morning to see what's trending there. I saw something about free land, no way, really? Turns out, it's true! There are rural areas in need of residents to save their towns, so they are actually offering free land! Search&...
A few days ago, we reported that Spotify was nolonger streaming Neil Young's music. Young no longer wanted his music on the platform over its relationship with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan's comments about conspiracy theories regarding vaccin...
Positive Quotes Everyone can be down at times, so lets lift ourselves up with some positive quotes! "Keep looking up, that's the secret of life." Charlie Brown "Small steps motivate. Big steps overwhelm." Maxime Lagac...
What's the Word? Well, it's fun to learn new words and do our best to find odd words. Words you may find useful for scrabble, crossword puzzles, word search ... and today's words may be all that along with using to be confusing! ...
Happy 2022! Holidays are over, reality sets in for many people. The excitement of getting into the holiday spirit may bring regretsfor alot of people over decisions made at the end of the year. Unfortunately, pet surrenders spike after this time of y...
What's the Word? We want to wish everyone a Happy 2022! This What's the Word starts the year with words that we can all relate to in one way or another! Who has been a blatherskite, experienced a kerfuffle? Blatherskite -- a person w...
The research is clear: activity benefits our bodies as we age. But how much physical activity is useful to persons over 60? A new study from the University of Buffalo offers a solution, and it isn't 1...
It's been awhile since we've talked about science ...hurricane season runs from June to November in United StatesNow, there may be a category 6 added. Read on to find out more. Category 1 hurricanes h...
As March 10, 2024 approaches, many across the United States and various parts of the world eagerly anticipate the annual tradition of springing forward for Daylight Savings Time (DST). While the chang...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring the life and achievements of the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated annually on th...
Christmas carols take center stage when the winter chill settles in and the aroma of gingerbread fills the air, creating a lovely aura that transcends time and space. "O Holy Night" stands out as a he...
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