Yearly Archives: 2026

As of March 20, 2026, the landscape of mortgage rates in the United States has shifted, reflecting a mix of economic influences and market responses. The average 30-year fixed-rate conforming mortgage rate has increased to 6.215%, marking a rise of 6 basis points from the previous day and up 9 basis points since last week.…

As technology continues to shape our lives, sleep apps have emerged as popular tools for tracking and improving sleep quality. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bergen and published in Frontiers in Psychology raises important questions about the effectiveness of these applications, especially for individuals suffering from insomnia. While some…

The vernal equinox, a significant astronomical event, marks the transition into spring for the Northern Hemisphere and autumn for the Southern Hemisphere. In 2026, this celestial phenomenon will occur on March 20 at precisely 10:46 p.m. Philippine time, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). This event not only signals the…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a significant climatic event that occurred 12,800 years ago, as recorded in the ice cores of Greenland. This discovery, stemming from the Greenland Ice Sheet Project 2 (GISP2), reveals a sharp spike in platinum levels coinciding with a notable cooling period at the end of the last Ice…