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Person measuring a window with tape in a winter setting, next to tools and a steaming mug on the sill.

A rare and unusually strong polar vortex is approaching, especially for January.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

No snow yet, no storm on the radar-just that quiet, metallic cold that clings to your breath. Meteorologists’ screens across...

Two people having a conversation over coffee at a cafe, with a notebook and phone on the table.

People who ask follow-up questions seem more caring.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The café is loud in that soft, familiar way: clinking cups, low music, the hiss of milk frothing. Two friends...

Two police officers confer outside a building, with a woman nearby and an ambulance in the background.

Hospital incident prompts investigation; police respond at UNM Medical Center.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Visitors looked up from vending machines and waiting room chairs, that familiar sterile quiet suddenly broken by the heavy footsteps...

Person writing in a planner at a kitchen table with sticky notes, a glass of water, and a potted plant nearby.

The power of being consistent

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Elle doesn’t look like anything special at first glance. Not the biggest talent. Not the most impressive resume. But she...

Woman with bob haircut getting a trim in a salon, stylist's hand holding scissors.

Experts say this square haircut will be the hottest trend in 2026, replacing the French bob.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

“French bob again?” she asks, half-smiling, already guessing the answer. Outside, the city is all gray concrete and phone screens;...

Person releasing a bat in an orchard at sunset, with other bats flying, a wooden bat box, and gloves nearby.

Hundreds of thousands of protected bats worldwide help pollinate crops, control pests, and support food systems.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Their blossoms give off a sweet, almost fermented scent, and the farm suddenly feels different. Lights in a nearby village...

Person removing crispy bacon from a baking sheet with tongs in a kitchen.

Ditch the frying pan: Try this easy method for perfectly cooked bacon in your tartiflette.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Across Alpine ski towns and small-city kitchens, one humble ingredient often decides whether tartiflette feels heavy and greasy-or deep, smoky,...

Person using an ATM, with a smartphone and wallet placed nearby on the machine's surface.

If the ATM swallows your card, this quick trick lets you get it back instantly before help arrives.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

People behind you start shifting from foot to foot. You stare at the slot like it might magically spit the...

Older man and young woman sit at a table, focused on a document and open notebook, in a sunlit room.

Mentors who share their own failures encourage mentees to take smart risks and feel more confident.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The botched pitch, the lost deal, the decision that cost a lot. In those moments, everything shifts. Shoulders drop. Eyes...

Person scanning QR code with smartphone near a parking meter on a sunny street.

Be careful when scanning QR codes on parking meters-scammers may cover real codes with fake ones to steal your info.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The man in the navy suit is already late. He jumps out of his car, phone in hand, scanning the...

Person pouring liquid from kettle onto stained shirt, sign says "don't do it," in a bright kitchen.

Using hot water here can actually make stains tougher to remove.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

You groan, drop everything, and run to the sink. The reflex is automatic: crank the handle all the way to...

Person adding fresh rosemary to a steaming pot of water in a sunlit kitchen.

Boiling rosemary is the best home ritual my grandmother taught me-it quickly transforms the atmosphere in your house.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The kitchen was too hot, the TV was broken, and I still remember the old gas stove clicking before it...

A robot and an officer manage a queue of travelers with luggage outdoors near a building.

Why China Is Currently Testing Humanoid Robots at Its Border with Vietnam

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The experiment looks mundane at first glance: machines guiding lines and checking cargo. Behind it is a strategic bet on...

Hand stirring boiling pasta in a pot with a wooden spoon, steam rising.

Placing a wooden spoon over a boiling pot helps break bubbles and keeps the water from boiling over.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The pot was already singing when the phone buzzed. A message, a notification-another tiny distraction. Steam fogged the kitchen window,...

Woman making a bed with white sheets in a bright room with large windows and plants.

No more duvets in 2026? The stylish, comfy, and practical alternative that's becoming popular in French homes

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Around her in this Paris department store, the duvet section feels strangely quiet. No towers of fluffy white comforters, no...

Person with yellow gloves cleaning toilet seat with cloth.

The overlooked bathroom cleaner that easily whitens yellowed toilet seats.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

It usually starts with a tiny sting of embarrassment. You lift the toilet lid to give the bathroom a quick...

Person using a tablet displaying a galaxy image, with star charts on the desk and small satellite models nearby.

Astronomers discover a galaxy cluster that shouldn’t exist so early in the universe’s history.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

What first looked like a fuzzy smudge in a millimeter-wave survey has become a major headache for cosmologists: a compact,...

Man photographing a city skyline at sunset with a phone, next to a small potted plant and jar on a wooden railing.

Farewell to Clear Skies: How Air Particles Are Reducing Visibility

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

That mountain range you loved-the one that used to cut the sky in sharp blue and granite gray-now looks like...

Elderly couple reviews travel documents at a table with a laptop, map, passport, and magnifying glass.

It’s official: France’s Court of Audit is targeting millions of retirees, focusing on two specific groups.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

The country’s top financial watchdog is tightening oversight of pension payments, focusing on both retirees living abroad and those who...

Astronaut in a training facility adjusts suit controls near a pool with a mini globe and clipboard on the table.

“Being an astronaut means pushing boundaries”: Sophie Adenot prepares for an incredible space mission.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 29, 2026

Sophie Adenot smiles, but her shoulders give away the electric tension of a big day. Around her, screens display simulations...

Two people shake hands across a cafe table, one with a notebook and coffee.

Psychology explains what greeting someone without standing up from your seat says about you.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 28, 2026

Half the room lifted their heads, mumbled a quick “hey,” and went right back to their screens. One person raised...