Buying and selling property is always a difficult and delicate task. How is the housing market? When is the best time to sell? Are there houses available to move into? In some cities, the current housing market is booming. Keep reading to discover if it would be an opportune time for you to sell your home. New Listings in San Jose Source: Wikimedia Commons / Payton Chung This past June, San Jose, California, saw an increase of new listings rise nearly 50% when compared to June of 2023. San Jose is one of the most expensive housing markets in the…
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There has been a long-standing debate between those who are religious and those who consider themselves scientific atheists. Religious texts, like the Bible, declare that a god created the universe deliberately, while skeptics claim that science can explain everything. However, major scientific discoveries of the twentieth century actually point to the possibility of a divine creator. Perhaps science and religion do not need to contradict each other, but instead help us to thoroughly explore our universe. Cosmic Beginnings Source: Pixabay / Luminas_Art Scientists have discovered that our universe had a beginning. At once, it existed. This discovery contradicts the long-standing…
Since 1904, researchers have been aware of what just might be the real-life inspiration for the fictional lost city of Atlantis. Because of long-continuing research about the sunken town of Pavlopetri, archaeologists now know more about this ancient city than ever before. Is Pavlopetri the real-life Atlantis that people have been searching for? The Myth of Atlantis Source: Pixabay / ArtTower Atlantis was first created by ancient Greek philosopher Plato as part of an allegory on the hubris of certain nations. Once an incredibly powerful empire, the Greek Gods turn on the fictional city (and sink it into the ocean)…
Martha’s Vineyard locals and many people concerned about ocean life and the environment generally are appalled by an idea to dump toxic sodium hydroxide into the ocean. A group of researchers is convinced that their idea will help combat climate change, but short-term, this experiment may lead to the death of many marine animals. Where is Martha’s Vineyard? Source: Wikimedia Commons Martha’s Vineyard is an island off of the coast of mainland Massachusetts. It is just south of Cape Cod and only accessible by air or boat. There are a number of Massachusetts locals who live in the area year-round,…
Our closest cosmic neighbor, the moon, has been the fixation of certain astronomers for many millennia. The moon is a beautiful feature in the night sky, and astronauts are now closer than ever to being able to live there. Scientists have debated the possibility of caves on the moon for decades. Thanks to a recent research article, we now know that this hypothesis is true—but why does the mere existence of lunar caves mean that humans may soon inhabit the moon? Living on the Moon Source: NASA / NASA CC0 Images It’s not just science fiction: scientists are actually considering…
A group of researchers from North Carolina might have just solved a perplexing age-old question: how were the massive pyramids of Giza built? Many have explored possibilities over the hundreds of years that this question has been asked. We now know the answer. Thanks to modern technology like satellites, the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian pyramids have now been exposed. Puzzled by Pyramid Construction Pexels / Murat Şahin The world-famous pyramids were built over 4,000 years ago. For centuries, people have questioned how the amazing Egyptian pyramids were built. Some created conspiracy theories (like pyramid-building aliens) while others (who are…
It’s always exciting when one of our favorite stars announces that they are expecting a child! Last year, there were some unforgettable pregnancy announcements, including Rihanna’s reveal at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, gold-medal-gymnast Shawn Johnson’s announcement in front of the Olympic rings in Athens, and totally unexpected baby pictures from Paris Hilton and Chrissy Teigen. In 2024, we’ve gotten announcements from many celebrities. Join us in congratulating the following expecting parents! Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley Source: Margot Robbie / @3margotrobbie / Instagram Actress Margot Robbie and director Tom Ackerley are expecting their first child! People magazine confirmed that…
In a new interview, Hollywood star Kevin Costner has revealed what he and Prince William talked about when they met in London. For over twenty-five years, rumors have swirled regarding Costner’s relationship with England’s royal family. Specifically, his friendship with the beloved Princess Diana has been speculated about. Does this interview finally give us the details about this potential royal relationship? Who is Kevin Costner? Source: Field of Dreams (1989) / Universal Pictures / IMDB Kevin Costner is an American actor and filmmaker. He has starred in a multitude of films, including The Untouchables (1987), Field of Dreams (1989), Robin…
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that people today are still affected by. Although some historians have hypothesized that Christopher Columbus brought syphilis to Europe, that idea is most likely not the case. New evidence suggests that the history of syphilis is a lot more complicated than initially thought. Surprisingly, we can learn new information about the origin of this disease by studying ancient bones. Europe’s First Known Outbreak Source: Portrait of a Man, Said to be Christopher Columbus / Sebastiano del Piombo / Public Domain In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean and landed in what was dubbed “The…
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently spotted an interesting phenomenon while aboard the International Space Station. A red flash appeared in the sky! This red light is actually called a red sprite. This unusual occurrence is especially interesting to both meteorologists and astronomers, since it is so difficult to observe. What is a Red Sprite? Source: NASA / Matthew Dominick Red sprites are bursts of light that occur above thunderstorms. They can appear between 37 to 56 miles above the Earth. They are relatively dim compared to most lightning and only last a few milliseconds. Sprites can be up to 30…