Jared Ecker is a researcher and fact-checker. He possesses over a decade of experience in the Nuclear and National Defense sectors resolving issues on platforms as varied as stealth bombers to UAVs.

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As this very cold winter digs deep in, let’s join together in community with beloved but broken items as a team of fixers do their best to repair them, free of ...

Clay Halton was a Business Editor at Investopedia and has been working in the finance publishing field for more than five years. He also writes and edits personal finance content, with a focus on ...

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Material literacy means understanding the life cycles of our material goods, such as our clothing. The decline in home ...

These activities will keep you entertained while holed up at home!

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Robin “Shyne” Edwards is building more than a brand; she’s cultivating a community rooted in access, visibility, and empowerment. As the founder of Noir, Edwards is reshaping how technology, ...

Today's politically charged "craftivism" is part of a longstanding tradition that has seen generations of activists embrace ...

Welcome to the ME 270 course website for the Spring 2026 term. The material on this site is a complement to the lecture book for the course. And, all material here is accessible without the need to ...

In an age of burnout and constant scrolling, slowing down has become a form of self-preservation. Enter “grandma hobbies” — timeless, tactile rituals that offer presence, pleasure, and a return ...