How the universe will end is an ongoing debate among cosmologists, and results vary depending on specific theories. A new paper analyzes the end of the universe in relation to a theory known as “holographic dark matter”, in which gravity and space form a quantum illusion of our true 2D reality. The study finds that, … Read more
A new study claims that mushrooms have great intelligence to the point that they can make decisions. A group of scientists tested how fungi would grow across block patterns and found that they grew in strategic, resource-conserving ways that demonstrate the ability to communicate throughout the mycelial network. These findings could not only lead to … Read more
Two local women left good careers and went back to school to pursue careers in science. Christy Eslinger and Lydia Ostmo light up when they talk about science. “Mr. Spock was my favorite,” Lydia said. “I gravitated towards scientists. They were just very curious about the universe and analytical, wanting to understand why things were … Read more
The former Kmart building could soon be home to a new business, thanks to a decision by the Town of Ripon’s Zoning Board of Appeals last Wednesday. Photo by Jonathan Bailey A decision by the Town of Ripon Zoning Board of Appeals last week on Wednesday cleared the way for a new business to move … Read more