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Libraries are a beacon of knowledge and intellectual pursuit in a civilized society. Or at least they used to be — libraries have changed a lot.
Libraries are a beacon of knowledge and intellectual pursuit in a civilized society. Or at least they used to be — libraries have changed a lot.
 
The U.S. government is not being fully transparent about what it knows about UFOs, according to a journalist who just wrote a book on the topic.
The U.S. government is not being fully transparent about what it knows about UFOs, according to a journalist who just wrote a book on the topic.
 
Behind the lauded free-speech declaration is a standard-issue progressive institution.
 
Astronomers believe the green laser beams spotted over the Hawaiian Islands last month came from a Chinese satellite.
Astronomers believe the green laser beams spotted over the Hawaiian Islands last month came from a Chinese satellite.
 
A new map of the structure of the universe that over 150 researchers worked on reveals that the existing standard model of the universe may not be as well-supported as previously imagined.
A new map of the structure of the universe that over 150 researchers worked on reveals that the existing standard model of the universe may not be as well-supported as previously imagined.
 
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
 
A Canadian university is embarking on a project to fundamentally alter physics as a science by “decolonizing light.”
A Canadian university is embarking on a project to fundamentally alter physics as a science by “decolonizing light.”
 
Galaxy found was also formed closer to time of Big Bang than anything ever seen
 
A new study has discovered a black hole roughly 1500 light years from Earth, the closest such object on record.
A new study has discovered a black hole roughly 1500 light years from Earth, the closest such object on record.
 
The Louise R. Lester Foundation Library at Beaufort County Community College continues its History, Mystery, and Art Community Voices series, with the second event taking place on October 27.
The Louise R. Lester Foundation Library at Beaufort County Community College continues its History, Mystery, and Art Community Voices series, with the second event taking place on October 27.
 
NASA‘s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct image of an exoplanet — a planet beyond our solar system — in another first for the new space project.
NASA‘s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct image of an exoplanet — a planet beyond our solar system — in another first for the new space project.
 
Thousands of new stars were captured in an image of the Tarantula Nebula region released on Tuesday from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Thousands of new stars were captured in an image of the Tarantula Nebula region released on Tuesday from the James Webb Space Telescope.
 
A recent study by the conservative site The College Fix found that UNC Chapel Hill professors were 16 times more likely to be registered as Democrats than as Republicans.
A recent study by the conservative site The College Fix found that UNC Chapel Hill professors were 16 times more likely to be registered as Democrats than as Republicans.
 
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a galaxy so old it predates the previous oldest known galaxy by roughly 100 million years.
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a galaxy so old it predates the previous oldest known galaxy by roughly 100 million years.
 
A new scientific study on the planet of Jupiter claims it is our solar system’s largest planet in part due to eating other planets.
A new scientific study on the planet of Jupiter claims it is our solar system’s largest planet in part due to eating other planets.
 
A star in deep space from a neutron star “graveyard” is emitting a strange pulse that is intriguing scientists who didn’t expect to detect any radio emissions at all from that area.
A star in deep space from a neutron star “graveyard” is emitting a strange pulse that is intriguing scientists who didn’t expect to detect any radio emissions at all from that area.
 
Scientists have developed a new tool to save the world from asteroids that could wreck the planet.
Scientists have developed a new tool to save the world from asteroids that could wreck the planet.
 
Late last year, UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz, announced the appointment of the university’s new executive vice chancellor and provost, Christopher “Chris” Clemens.
Late last year, UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz, announced the appointment of the university’s new executive vice chancellor and provost, Christopher “Chris” Clemens.
 
For the very first time, humankind has witnessed signs of a possible planet transiting a star outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
For the very first time, humankind has witnessed signs of a possible planet transiting a star outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
 
On February 25, Wyoming’s state senate passed a budget amendment to end funding for the University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies program.
On February 25, Wyoming’s state senate passed a budget amendment to end funding for the University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies program.
 
What will they learn? That is the question that the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has been asking America’s colleges for thirteen years in a report by the same name.
What will they learn? That is the question that the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has been asking America’s colleges for thirteen years in a report by the same name.
 
Does academic freedom protect faculty members who promote such activities as genocide, pedophilia, the murder of random innocents for political purposes, and slavery?
Does academic freedom protect faculty members who promote such activities as genocide, pedophilia, the murder of random innocents for political purposes, and slavery?
 
In 2019, the Society for Classical Studies, a non-profit North American scholarly organization devoted to all aspects of Greek and Roman civilization, held a rather memorable conference in San Diego.
In 2019, the Society for Classical Studies, a non-profit North American scholarly organization devoted to all aspects of Greek and Roman civilization, held a rather memorable conference in San Diego.
 
In his 1961 short story “Harrison Bergeron,” author Kurt Vonnegut mused about a future in which equality of outcomes is not only required, but enforced.
In his 1961 short story “Harrison Bergeron,” author Kurt Vonnegut mused about a future in which equality of outcomes is not only required, but enforced.
 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) confirmed Monday that water has been found on the Moon’s sunlit surface, a breakthrough discovery.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) confirmed Monday that water has been found on the Moon’s sunlit surface, a breakthrough discovery.
 
As was shown in the first article in this series, “diversity, equity, and inclusion” is a misleading term, indicating a radical political agenda rather than a set of ethical principles.
As was shown in the first article in this series, “diversity, equity, and inclusion” is a misleading term, indicating a radical political agenda rather than a set of ethical principles.
 
A fascination with astronomy and the mysteries of the universe pushed Noah MacKay far beyond stargazing.
A fascination with astronomy and the mysteries of the universe pushed Noah MacKay far beyond stargazing.
 
Can be seen as far south as Chicago, Detroit, Boston and Seattle
 
Weather has always fascinated East Carolina University student Mckenzie Swindle. Now, she is paving her way to a future career in meteorology.
Weather has always fascinated East Carolina University student Mckenzie Swindle. Now, she is paving her way to a future career in meteorology.
 
Mr. Chester Belton Houston, age 85, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday June 15, 2019 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Chester Belton Houston, age 85, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday June 15, 2019 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital.
 
It might have been drilled into your head from a young age that the only way to be successful in life is to get a college degree
It might have been drilled into your head from a young age that the only way to be successful in life is to get a college degree
 
In its 50 years, the campus of Beaufort County Community College has never experienced a total solar eclipse
In its 50 years, the campus of Beaufort County Community College has never experienced a total solar eclipse
 
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