Pecans, America’s only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds[1] of pecans – 80% of the world’s pecan crop[2]. Most of that crop stays here. Pecans are used to produce pecan milk, butter and oil, but many of the nuts end up in pecan pies.
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Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, many researchers across academic disciplines have had their funding cut[1] because of their purported ideological bias[2]. These funding cuts were further exacerbated by the extensive 2025 government shutdown[3].
As a team of sociologists studying universities[4], higher education policy...
You’ve just finished a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain. You’re exhausted but elated. The view of the city below is gorgeous, and you want to capture the moment on camera. But it’s already quite dark, and you’re not sure you’ll get a good shot. Fortunately, your phone has an AI-powered night mode that can take stunning...
For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions[1]. Typically laden with delicious foods, it’s not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would.
You likely know that feeling of being too stuffed – the point when you’re pleasantly satisfied one moment and uncomfortably full the next. On...