When I was a kid, math was always my least favorite subject. I found it difficult to grasp how things worked and it became frustrating. So of course I got excited when I found out that Alycia Zimmerman, a 3rd-grade teacher from New York, created a way to use LEGO math to teach students. By...
Children are an important part of our lives and they provide us with an insurmountable amount of laughter, joy, and love. The last thing anyone wants to think about is your child being abducted, but it’s a harsh reality that occurs frequently in the US. In 2016 alone, there were 179 AMBER Alerts issued involving...
We’ve all been there – a night of drinking with friends, followed by a morning of regret and a pounding headache. Hangovers can be brutal, but natural remedies can help alleviate the symptoms and prevent them from ruining your day. Here are the 10 best natural hangover cures. Best Hangover Cures Before we get into...
Fishermen get pricked by hooks, rod tips, and other sharp points all the time. Anyone who’s taken fishing for a hobby or a career must be ready to receive a few pokes now and then. However, no one ever assumes they’d be infected by flesh-eating bacteria. Mike Walton, a construction worker from Florida who needs...
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...
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...
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...
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...