With Google Street View, users can virtually stroll through the streets of just about every city, town, suburb, and countryside in the world. During a time when there are travel restrictions around the world, this provides an alternative way to “visit” another country. While many may see Google Street View as useful, or at the...
This year we will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the national tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001. Most Americans remember where they were when they heard the news or turned on their television set to watch the coverage. For those first responders and police officers who were on call that day, they remember getting...
According to a report published by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF), 95 percent of baby foods tested in the United States contain toxic heavy metals. HBBF is a group composed of non-profit organizations, scientists, and donors, and their goal is to reduce babies’ exposure to toxic chemicals in their first 1,000 days of development [2]....
This year, has already seen a multi-state outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses caused by infected oyster imports. But the same pathogenic bacteria that can make seafood enthusiasts ill could also be found at your local beach. What is Vibrio Vulnificus? Vibrio are a type of bacteria normally found in saltwater and brackish water. There are over 20...
Over half a billion people worldwide suffer from type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by the body’s inability to use insulin effectively. Despite extensive research, the exact mechanisms behind this breakdown have remained elusive. Recent discoveries by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, however, may shed new light on this complex disease.1 The Role of...
Spring has finally sprung and for a lot of people that means spring cleaning, but with such nice weather outside who wants to spend all day cleaning indoors? The kitchen is one of the most time-consuming rooms to clean, especially when it comes to the cabinets. They often take up the most space and can...
If someone were to ask you what the effects of marijuana were on the brain, you might be tempted to rely on the stereotypes that first come to mind. Dopey-ness, low energy, calmness, goofiness (and a strange penchant for salty snacks). But a recently published animal study suggests that a certain cannabinoid could have the...
Geely, the Chinese automotive giant, has unveiled a revolutionary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell with impressive features, including a 50-year service life and 3,500 charge cycles. This breakthrough technology promises to address several longstanding concerns about electric vehicle (EV) batteries, enhancing performance, longevity, and reliability.1 Unmatched Durability and Lifespan Geely’s new LFP battery boasts...
Going to the bathroom is a simple routine for most adults. They do their business without thinking about it. In fact, they’d rather not think about it. What happens in the bathroom should stay in the bathroom, right? That is, until a viral video exposed an unfortunate issue that most people never considered. In other...
NASA is currently preparing for a hypothetical scenario where an asteroid has a 72 percent chance of impact with Earth in the next 14 years. This exercise, while not based on any real threat, helps NASA and other agencies prepare for a potential future impact and develop strategies to avoid such a disaster.1 The Hypothetical...
Old age comes with many health challenges. It puts people at a higher risk for conditions like heart disease, type two diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer. But overall, it makes people more frail. This fragility can make them weaker, slower, and get tired more easily. Frailty isn’t just a description of this state;...
Nancy Ray was certain she was pregnant with a girl. However, after a laborious birth, the parents were shocked by a newborn baby boy. The photo of that moment—full of heart and joy—went viral, but most people don’t know the full story behind it, which includes a heavy snowstorm and two strains of flu as...
