Fossil fuels rescue New England from winter’s grip amid failed “net zero” push As temperatures plummeted in January 2025, New England had to ditch its rapid decarbonization plans and rely on oil, coal, and natural gas to keep homes heated. What happened: A severe cold snap in January 2025 pushed New England’s electricity grid to its…

Texas proposes strategic bitcoin reserve: A new era for state financial management In a groundbreaking move that could redefine how states manage their finances, Texas has introduced Senate Bill 21 (SB21), a legislative proposal to establish the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Filed on February 12, 2025, by Senator Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to position…

Telomeres are the “caps” on the ends of your chromosomes that, like caps on the end of shoestrings, protect your DNA from unraveling. When you’re young, your telomeres are nice and long. But as you age, they begin to gradually shorten, leading to cellular aging and age-related disease. But genetics as well as some…