Category: Science and Technology
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In Rare Appearance This November, Nicole Arrives in Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole crossed the Florida peninsula on the morning of Thursday, October 10, after making landfall overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. The extensive weather system entered the state with strong winds, heavy rain, erosion, and coastal flooding as it moved northwest. The National Hurricane Center reported that Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m.…
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Reducing City Temperatures with Smart Surface Technology
Asphalt, concrete, and lack of tree cover raise city temperatures. Roads, rooftops, and other surfaces retain ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun and emit heat throughout the day and even at night. This trapped heat creates urban heat islands, areas where natural ground cover is replaced by pavements, buildings, and other surfaces that collect more…
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The Paradigm of (In)Sustainability
The contemporary human, who seemingly enjoys the vastest and most sophisticated resources, perceives himself as powerless and limited in his ability to respond to emerging challenges, and thus often positions himself in opposition to life. In the relentless pursuit of acquiring more and more, he destroys himself, as it is costly for him to recognize…
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If You Haven’t Got the Flu Vaccine Yet, Now Is the Time
The flu season this year has already started spreading across the United States, according to data from the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been at least 880,000 cases of flu, nearly 7,000 hospitalizations, and tragically, 360 flu-related deaths at the beginning of this fall, including one pediatric death. Since 2009,…
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Lula Elected President for the 3rd Time
Brazilians elected Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva to the presidency again on Sunday, October 30, in the second round of elections, which was contested against current president Jair Bolsonaro. A tight victory for Lula, with less than 2% of valid votes, but no less significant, as it represents the return of the left to power…
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Tesla Owner is the New Owner of Twitter
After months of negotiations, Elon Musk, owner of the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the aerospace engineering company Space X, completed his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion this Thursday, October 27. The richest man in the world is now in charge of one of the most influential social media platforms in the world. Shortly…
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Some Brands of Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Risk
Unilever has initiated the recall of certain aerosol dry shampoos from the brands Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé due to the potential presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer. The affected products were produced before October 2021 and were distributed to retailers nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. Benzene is…
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Another Epidemic: RSV Infections Are Rising Across the Country
We have not yet emerged from the severe pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the rise of a new respiratory infection is drawing the attention of specialists. The “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” or RSV (its English acronym), a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly across the United States, especially among children.…
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Parler: The Controversial Social Media Acquired by Kanye West
The conservative social media company Parler announced on Monday, October 17, that it is being purchased by Kanye West. Recently, the rapper was temporarily suspended from Twitter due to a tweet deemed antisemitic. A press release from the company controlling Parler announcing the deal states that West, who legally changed his name to Ye, is…
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Now You Can Buy Hearing Aids Without a Prescription
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For the first time, adults in the U.S. will be able to purchase hearing aids without needing to obtain a prescription beforehand. According to the FDA, starting Monday, October 17, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids directly from a store or online – and at a lower price. The high…