Many people leave their outdoor lights on at night to provide a sense of security. They believe that a well-lit property deters trespassers and criminals. Leaving a porch light on also makes it easier ...

In this Python physics tutorial, I show you how to draw the celestial sphere using Web VPython! Explore the stars, constellations, and the fundamental concepts behind the celestial coordinate system ...

Luna, a 5-year-old ball python, died in the Nederland shopping center fire on Oct. 9, 2025. Courtesy of Wild Bear Nature Center. Westie, a 20-year-old turtle who “loved crickets and attention,” and ...

Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI is popping up on the web, in mobile apps, in the Edge browser, and especially in Windows. But just what exactly is it? Here’s everything you need to know. I've been ...

An El Cenizo aquarium store is hosting a drawing contest, with the winner set to receive a red-eared slider turtle after Valentine’s Day to promote community education. Killer Aquatic, an outdoor ...

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The following is the first installment of “Reimagining Rural Cartographies,” a new Barn Raiser series exploring innovative and nontraditional forms of mapping. It is guest-edited by Lydia Moran and ...