Philadelphia’s Rearing Successful Sons will be hosting their first public fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 8. They have worked in Point Breeze holding community meetings and finding solutions for various community issues over the last year. The group got its start when the Presbyterian Community Ministries of Delaware Valley (PCMDV) assembled a broad, multiracial coalition. This […]
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Air Conditioning Could Make Potentially Unbearable Climate Even Hotter
A recent study from the October edition of the environmental publication Nature Climate Change has found that the unbearably hot summer days in the Persian Gulf may be the norm by 2100. The new extreme at that point could be temperatures never seen on the planet earth, according to the technology news site TechInsider.io. The […]
Regulating Sports Betting Could Improve Roads, Schools, and Hospitals, Experts Say
As more industries once operated in the shadows become more accepted and legalized for the purpose of regulation and taxation, the extra funds are often used for public good. This is especially important for road repairs paid for with tax money, as 45% of American roads are in poor, mediocre, or fair condition. After the […]
Robotic Insects Could Be the Heroes of Tomorrow
More often than not, thinking of insects will cause people to recoil in disgust. This is even more true for certain insects such as cockroaches. Not only do they look unpleasant, but the gossip surrounding their ability to survive an atomic bomb — a questionable rumor — and living for a week without a head, […]
Google Glass to Help Treat Children With Autism in Stanford Study
While Google Glass wasn’t the success the company wanted it to be, it’s now being used to help children with autism recognize and classify their emotions. At Stanford University, researchers Catalin Voss and Nick Haber are using both face-tracking technology and machine learning to create home treatments for individuals with autism. The project, titled the […]
Dangerous Animals Displaced to Residential Areas After Massive Flooding in South Carolina
As if the torrential downpour and dozens of lost lives weren’t enough, South Carolina residents are now dealing with another potential threat on the heels of Hurricane Joaquin. According to Tech Insider, state officials have been warning citizens about exotic wildlife that has been displaced to local communities after massive flooding disrupted the ecosystem. Residents […]
Facebook Ventures Dangerously Close to the eCommerce World With New Shopping Feature
The empire of Facebook is expanding yet again. This time, it’s attempting to bridge the gap between social media and eCommerce. Or, to use the words of WIRED, it’s another step in Facebook’s plan “to become the one and only place you spend your digital life.” Facebook announced on Monday, Oct. 12 that it will […]
NIH’s Brian Insel Announces Move to Google
Thomas Insel has been the director of the National Institute of Mental Health for 13 years. But in a recent statement, the director has announced that he will be leaving the National Institute of Health (NIH) at the end of October to join Google. According to the Washington Post, Insel is making the move in […]
Cosmetic Caper: Police on the Lookout For Rogaine and Crest Whitening Strip Thief
It’s no secret that having a great smile is important. Across the nation, almost every orthodontist (88.8%) has had patients who’ve requested teeth whitening treatment. Research also shows that 99.7% of adults have said a great smile is an important social asset, that 29% of Americans have said teeth are one of the first facial […]
‘Tracking’ Medical Software Systems Could be Next Big Thing in Healthcare Industry
Speakers at the InSites Build 2015 conference held late last month believe they’ve found the next potential trend in the healthcare industry. The conference was sponsored by Intelligent InSites, a leader in real-time location systems software, and held at the Fargo Theatre in North Dakota, according to the news source Inforum.com. The new medical technology […]