Polar vortexes, record-breaking cold temperatures, and persistent winter storms may have a lasting impact, experts warn. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center released a new report — with some potentially troubling news. An El Nino cycle may develop “in the summer or fall of this year,” according to Business Insider; there […]
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Questions Abound Regarding China’s New War on Pollution
Air quality in some parts of China reaches “hazardous” levels, according to some experts. That has drawn both public ire and concern on the part of the government which fears that unhappy citizens might breed instability. As a result, the Chinese government is ready to “declare war” on pollution. “We will resolutely declare war against […]
Exploding Smartphones? Maybe Not, but New Safety Measures Might Arise Soon.
“This phone will self-destruct in 3, 2, 1…” That sentiment might seem like something to come out of Hollywood, but it might not too far removed from reality. Boeing has actually developed a super-secure smartphone, known as The Boeing Black, which has the ability to wipe all data if it is tampered with. It is […]
Twitter Users Surprisingly Cruel to 81 Year Old Actress
Actress Kim Novak, 81, caused quite the stir when she joined Matthew McConaughey on stage to award the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Many claim they witnessed Novak’s face freeze up while she was presenting. Twitter users, including several news groups and celebrities, cruelly joked about the actress’ face and likely anti-aging routine. “Anybody find […]
Both Beard and Hair Transplants Are On the Rise, and Here’s Why
Beards are cool. If you don’t believe so, ask your neighbor — you know, the chain-smoking dude who wears knit ski hats in the summer and rides his bike everywhere in the winter. He can tell you from experience how cool beards are. And now, he’s got the stories to back it up. That’s right: […]
Shoveling and Icy Roads Aren’t the Only Risk Factors for Your Back
This winter has been particularly cold and snow has blanketed regions all over the United States. Unfortunately, winter wonderlands are not always completely enjoyable. In fact, when roads get icy and slick, they can be quite dangerous. But, perhaps surprisingly, there might be some risks before you even get onto the road. Shoveling out your […]
As Legislators Debate Military Prosecution, One Fort Bragg Case Parallels the Problem
On Tuesday, Mar. 4, an important trial begins at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. At the same time, in Washington, D.C., a debate is poised to take shape involving the very issue the Fort Bragg trial is representative of. Such parallels are rare, Yale Law School’s Eugene R. Fidell told The New York Times, but […]
New Drug Reverses Symptoms of Deadly Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
A new drug may cure lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Developer InterMune reveals that the drug succeeded in significant clinical trials, leading many to believe that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will also give the drug its approval. InterMune will officially submit a request to the FDA late this year. “The drug, pirfenidone, […]
Rhode Island Pension Law May Be Too Harsh, Workers Say
A pension law, passed by Rhode Island over two years ago, continues to stir up controversy. “The pension law that Rhode Island passed two years ago is considered among the most far-reaching in the nation, largely because it not only lowered the retirement benefits of new workers but affected the future benefits of current workers, […]
Who is Looking at Pictures of Your Kids on Facebook?
A California mother is asking adults to reconsider posting pictures of their children on Facebook. Erika Elmuts warns that Facebook continually changes its privacy settings, making it just about impossible to control who does — and doesn’t — see kids’ pictures. “I can’t control the privacy settings that somebody else has on their Facebook page, […]