Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans
Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals—these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States. But what would it look like if atheists were gathering to.....»»
Best Apple HomePod alternatives for winter 2022
Apple's larger HomePod has been gone for over a year. For folks that need more power than the HomePod mini, here are our favorite AirPlay-compatible smart speakers that will fill your space with as much sound as the original HomePod did.Our favorite.....»»
How to EV train in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
This can get very complicated, so we'll fill out your Pokédex entry for you with everything you need to know about EV training in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. .....»»
FBI "deeply concerned" about Apple"s new security protections
The FBI says that Apple increasing security features on iPhone "hinders" the agency's ability to protect Americans, and again presses for backdoor access.Apple's newly-announced security plans include increasing end to end encryption for almost all i.....»»
White Americans who believe White people are poor may be more likely to support welfare policies
White Americans who think that White people are poor are more likely to believe that welfare recipients are hardworking, and to support welfare policies, according to new research in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin......»»
Americans" spending found to decline consistently after age 65
Americans' personal spending drops consistently after age 65, both among the affluent and those with lower levels of financial resources, according to a new RAND Corporation report......»»
Americans Are Moving Into Danger Zones
Folks are flocking to areas plagued with wildfires and extreme heat. Climate change will only make things worse......»»
Flocking to fire: Wildfires don"t deter Americans from moving to at-risk regions
Americans are leaving many of the U.S. counties hit hardest by hurricanes and heatwaves—and moving towards dangerous wildfires and warmer temperatures, finds one of the largest studies of U.S. migration and natural disasters......»»
Statistics star number crunches Christmas, shows how math can help your decorations look tree-mendous
The festive countdown is in full swing and numbers are uppermost in mind, as people manage tighter budgets and fill their social calendars with long-awaited gatherings now the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed......»»
As a sacred minnow nears extinction, Native Americans of Clear Lake call for bold plan
Spring runs of a large minnow numbering in the millions have nourished Pomo Indians since they first made their home alongside Northern California's Clear Lake more than 400 generations ago......»»
Pro-choice crowdfunding has surged in the U.S. But donating that way has risks
The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this year overturned constitutional protections of reproductive choice for Americans......»»
Victrola Music Edition 2 review: Fill your small space with big sound
Victrola's new Bluetooth speaker makes a strong showing, offering impressive sound quality in a small package, perfect for hanging out on your desk near your Mac.Victrola, known for its affordable modern turntables, has finally broken into the world.....»»
A threat from a common enemy may no longer unite polarized Americans, study suggests
During World War II, Americans came together. They ate less meat and planted victory gardens. They lowered thermostats and rationed their gasoline. Republican, Democrat—it mattered little: Against a common enemy, American civilians were willing to.....»»
New visual scale offers simple measure to help identify job burnout
"Job burnout" is a term that's far too familiar to many people. A 2020 Gallup poll showed that 76 percent of employed Americans surveyed have experienced burnout......»»
White butterflies are filling Johannesburg"s skies earlier than usual. Climate change is to blame
Each year around mid-summer, somewhere between December and mid-January, the skies of South Africa's Gauteng province, including the city of Johannesburg, fill with small white butterflies. Some land in people's gardens, allowing a closer look at the.....»»
Generation X better prepared for retirement than experts thought
Only about one in three Americans have enough saved for retirement, according to a national survey. But new research from the University of Georgia offers what might be a silver lining to the doom and gloom: Generation X doesn't appear any worse off.....»»
Thanksgiving tech support: Essential iOS and macOS tips and tricks to give your relative’s devices a tune-up
The United States is celebrating Thanksgiving today, and many Americans are getting ready for family gatherings, watching football games, enjoying their holiday free time – and looking for bargains as Christmas shopping approaches. If you’re the.....»»
Americans remain resistant to the lure of EVs, which are still unaffordable
The lack of cheaper electric vehicles is going to be a problem. Enlarge / The Chevrolet Bolt EUV is one of the cheapest EVs on sale, starting at $27,200. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) You might have noticed that our car cove.....»»
Why BMW just redesigned the humble golf cart
At $29,000, it may well be the most expensive micromobility vehicle ever made, but it also doubles as a socializing space while parked. Americans drive an average of 13,474 miles a year, or the equivalent of four roundtrips from New York to Dallas......»»
First efficacy data on bivalent boosters shows they work against infection
"The bottom line is: We need more Americans vaccinated." Enlarge / Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical adviser, speaks alongside COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha during a briefing on COVID-19 at the White Hou.....»»
Research to mend broken bones, test implantable devices, and inspire future explorers on way to ISS
While millions of Americans plan for the upcoming holidays, a variety of critical research and supplies will head to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of SpaceX's 26th Commercial Resupply Services mission (SpaceX CRS-26). The SpaceX Drago.....»»