One part of my daily routine is searching for the latest scientific discoveries. Biology, medicine, mathematics, space, new materials or inventions, archaeological sites, and many more keep my mind inquisitive and curious. It can be easy to learn about things that motivate us. Whether it is the ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel Every obsolete device was once the latest technology. A clothes iron heated by charcoal might sound laughably old-fashioned today, but it was an improvement on the earlier sadirons. “Sad” was an old word for “heavy,” and sadirons got their name from the solid ...

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If you want to know more of the story about some of your favorite musicians, check out the following titles from our new nonfiction shelf. “All You Need is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words, Unpublished, Unvarnished, and Told by the Beatles and Their Inner Circle” by Peter Brown and ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel Bees are native to every continent on Earth except Antarctica. With their prevalence in nature and their benefits to humans, in the forms of pollinating plants and producing honey, it’s no wonder they are often seen in decorative arts. They play important roles in ...

In design, imitation often leads to innovation. Trying to recreate something you’ve seen others make can take some out-of-the-box thinking to find substitutes for inaccessible materials or fill in the gaps of unknown steps. Antique furniture is filled with examples, especially when foreign ...