Technology in cars is advancing rapidly. Vehicles are becoming increasingly connected, automated, and, dare we say... intelligent. One of the biggest features gaining attention in the industry is the "kill switch" which can remotely disable a vehicle. Recently, Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russian forces in the Chechnya region - ...
Light is everywhere. The bright morning sun shining through your window as you wake up, the pale fluorescent lights above your cubicle at work, the warm glow of a fire — all lighting affects you, many times in an emotional way. Understanding the mechanics behind lighting will give you the ...
In California, where I live, the governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed a new bill into law that would ban all grocery stores in the state from using plastic bags. Nearly 10 years ago, the same governor banned all single-use plastic bags, so this bill is a bit of an upgrade. ...
A study from Brazil suggests used coffee grounds can help reduce groundwater contamination by absorbing Bentazone, a herbicide commonly used in agriculture. Researchers found treating coffee grounds with zinc chloride made their carbon content 70 percent more effective at removing herbicides from polluted groundwater. Tests showed damage to plant root ...
Moments of kindness happen to us throughout the day. Someone smiles at you, holds the door open, lets you merge into their traffic lane when you're driving. These could be fleeting moments, or you can hold onto these moments, honor them, and be thankful for them because that's when the ...
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, in the U.S., have come up with an amazing new blood test device that can detect glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer, in just one hour! This easy-to-use device only needs a small blood sample, making it much simpler for early diagnosis. ...
