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East Hampton wants to spend $36.3 million to buy 38.3 acres of a former New York sand mine once slated for a 50-lot commercial subdivision; 33.3 acres would instead become open space

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East Hampton wants to spend $36.3 million to buy 38.3 acres of a former New York sand mine once slated for a 50-lot commercial subdivision; 33.3 acres would instead become open space

East Hampton Town is moving toward a multimillion-dollar purchase that could dramatically change the future of a large former sand mine in Wainscott, New York. The East Hampton Star first reported the proposed $36.3 million acquisition on October 1, while Long Island Life & Politics reported this week that the town sees the purchase as … Read more

In 2025, a 118-acre Tennessee estate sold for $6.8 million with just 1,000 sq ft of living space; after a build-out to 17,078 sq ft with a music studio, helipad and wedding venue, it is back for $19.9 million

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In 2025, a 118-acre Tennessee estate sold for $6.8 million with just 1,000 sq ft of living space; after a build-out to 17,078 sq ft with a music studio, helipad and wedding venue, it is back for $19.9 million

When Elham Valley was listed in late 2024 for $8.6 million, its built space consisted of a guest cabin and a converted greenhouse with indoor and outdoor kitchens and a loft bedroom. Some country estates are designed for quiet weekends. Others seem built for an entire community. Elham Valley, a sprawling 118-acre property outside Columbia, … Read more

Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

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Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts (Image Credit: WLOS) Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, four homes that owners worked to repair after the storm are now set to be demolished. The homes, in Hendersonville’s Cottages at Cypress Run neighbourhood, were among properties damaged by the … Read more

In 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds went to the space station; after their return, 600,000 UK children helped test them, and researchers found they grew more slowly but remained viable

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In 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds went to the space station; after their return, 600,000 UK children helped test them, and researchers found they grew more slowly but remained viable

Tim PeakePhoto credit: Esa.int ESA astronaut Tim Peake took 2kg of rocket seeds to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015 as part of his six-month Principia mission. The seeds endured intense vibrations from launch and spaceflight and received up to 100 times more radiation than they would have experienced on Earth. After returning in … Read more

A North Dakota couple spent $803 making their red-and-orange kitchen liveable in 2019, then saved for five years for a renovation and did a $9,037 makeover, turning it into a traditional farmhouse-style space

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A North Dakota couple spent $803 making their red-and-orange kitchen liveable in 2019, then saved for five years for a renovation and did a $9,037 makeover, turning it into a traditional farmhouse-style space

Pic credit: Homewiththehammans Sometimes, you don’t need to tear down the entire house to give it a fresh start. Making the right adjustments can transform the space. That’s what Megan, 33, and Jeff Hamann, 34, a North Dakota-based couple, did. They transformed their gaudy kitchen into a warm, traditional farmhouse-style space, one step at a … Read more

Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek donated 74 acres in 1998; his $2 million gift helped protect wildlife and open space

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Alex Trebek's 1998 gift of 74 acres in the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy created a vital wildlife corridor for bobcats and coyotes. (AI-generated/ChatGPT)

Los Angeles is a city of traffic, freeways, and nonstop noise. Despite all of this, bobcats and coyotes still call the area home. According to a 2003 study in Conservation Biology, researchers radio-collared 50 bobcats and 86 coyotes between 1996 and 2000. The authors note that for bobcats, protecting enough good open space for adult … Read more

A California homeowner was checking the crawl space beneath his house and discovered the remains of a 29-year-old woman killed in 2006; years later, police arrested her ex-husband

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A California homeowner was checking the crawl space beneath his house and discovered the remains of a 29-year-old woman killed in 2006; years later, police arrested her ex-husband

Jill Maiorca / A residential street in Big Bear Lake, California, near the Forest Road property where human remains were discovered in 2020 (SFGATE) A California homeowner checking the crawl space beneath his house made a disturbing discovery in October 2020 when authorities found unidentified human remains hidden beneath the property in Big Bear Lake. … Read more

An Iowa rescue mission is closing its downtown thrift store and turning the retail floor into a 46-bed emergency shelter; the move will also free space for 25 beds for women and children

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An Iowa rescue mission is closing its downtown thrift store and turning the retail floor into a 46-bed emergency shelter; the move will also free space for 25 beds for women and children

Representative Image (AI-generated) As winter approaches, a rescue mission in Dubuque, Iowa, is making a major change to its downtown operations to create more emergency shelter space. The Dubuque Rescue Mission plans to close its downtown thrift store and convert the retail floor into a 46-bed emergency shelter for men. The move is also expected … Read more

Who is Jessica Watkins? NASA astronaut set to command SpaceX Crew 13 mission to International Space Station

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NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is set to command the SpaceX Crew 13 mission to the International Space Station (Joel Kowsky/getty)

Jessica Watkins is all set to return to space, this time as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The geologist-turned-astronaut will lead a four-member international crew targeted to launch on 1st October. NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is set to command the SpaceX Crew 13 mission to the International Space Station … Read more

A student built a particle detector for just $100; the pocket-sized device can track invisible particles raining down from space at light’s speed; it is now being used in high-altitude balloon missions and major physics experiments

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A student built a particle detector for just $100; the pocket-sized device can track invisible particles raining down from space at light’s speed; it is now being used in high-altitude balloon missions and major physics experiments

A device that can detect particles arriving from space does not necessarily require a multimillion-dollar laboratory. A compact detector developed by physicist Spencer Axani began as a low-cost student project and has since grown into a tool used for particle-physics research, education and high-altitude experiments. The University of Delaware detailed its latest developments in September, … Read more