Category: Science and Technology
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What Is the Safest Seat on a Plane?
When choosing a seat on a plane, do you think about which place will keep you safest in case of an emergency? Probably not. The majority of people book seats for comfort or convenience, such as easy access to the bathrooms or as close to the front as possible so they can disembark more quickly.…
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How Fixed Wireless Access 5G is Overcoming the Digital Divide
When working from home and attending school virtually became part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it taught us how vital residential broadband is.
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Strong Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria
As of Monday afternoon (6), more than 2,000 people have died and thousands have been injured after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning local time. Authorities continue to update the death toll as rescue efforts persist. It is estimated that there are over 5,000 injured.…
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After All, What Was That White Balloon Flying Over the U.S. Sky?
The enormous white sphere that crossed U.S. airspace last week and was shot down by the Air Force over the Atlantic Ocean live on television on Saturday (4) triggered a diplomatic whirlwind and became a trending topic on social media. The China insists that the balloon was merely a civil dirigible mainly used for meteorological…
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More Than 400 Food Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The recall from Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC includes sandwiches, salads, yogurts, wraps, and other ready-to-eat products sold in nine states and Washington, DC, from January 24…
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Xplorer Pass, The Platform That Will Help You Plan and Schedule Your Trip from One Place
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Traveling should be anything but exhausting. But how many people do you hear saying they need a vacation after returning from vacation? Or how many people do you know who travel without any planning because they don’t even know where to start? “Let’s go and we’ll see what to do there.” Isn’t it usually like…
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Study: Gel Nail Dryers May Damage Cell DNA
A new study indicates that the radiation from gel nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations that lead to cancer in human cells.
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The Only Vaccine in Testing Against HIV Has Failed. What Now?
The only vaccine against HIV still being tested in final clinical trials has proven to be ineffective, its manufacturer announced this week. Dozens of other HIV vaccine candidates have been tested and discarded over the past decades. This latest setback delays progress towards a vaccine against the virus by three to five years, according to…
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Study Suggests U.S. Freshwater Fish Are Highly Contaminated
Eating just one serving of freshwater fish per year may have the same effect as drinking highly polluted water containing so-called “forever” chemicals for an entire month, according to a new study. The equivalent monthly amount of water would be contaminated at levels 2,400 times higher than recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according…
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The Last 8 Years Have Been the Hottest on Record, Says Report
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The last eight years have been the eight hottest years ever recorded, with 2022 being the fifth hottest year globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union.