Under normal circumstances, a homeowner’s roof should be inspected by a professional at least once or twice a year. In the near future, however, it’s going to be a lot easier to book a roof inspection thanks to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Insurance companies, roofing contractors, and drone companies alike are beginning to provide…
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New Study Strengthens Link Between Poor Sleep and Alzheimer’s
Most Americans (82%) find one extra hour of sleep at night somewhat or extremely valuable. According to a new study, fragmented sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could potentially help doctors identify patients at risk of developing the disease. The research was done at Washington University School of Medicine in…
Americans Are Spending More Time Indoors, Less Time Consuming Energy
It may be better for the environment to spend more time indoors. According to recent findings published in the journal Joule, Americans are spending a great amount of time indoors and are saving energy in the process. In the study, lead authors Ashok Sekar from the University of Texas at Austin and Eric Williams from…
How Social Media Can Impact Your Ability to Get a Job
Social media is a tricky platform. You may think that anything you put up there is for your eyes only. However, anything you put out on the internet is fair game to literally anyone who is looking for it. Whether it’s someone you like, a family member, or a prospective employer, nothing is private online….
EU Plans to Take Steps Toward Combating the Plastics Problem
Plastic waste is a huge issue all around the world, and the EU is stepping up to take charge. According to The Guardian, Brussels has launched a strategy to change the minds of Europeans regarding recycling. It’s also being done to cut back on tax damaging behavior and to modernize plastics production. Frans Timmermans, the…
Oklahoma Drunk Driving Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a new drunk driving law based on the fact that the law didn’t stick to one thing. The 41-page law was ruled unconstitutional because it violated the single-subject rule. A majority of justices agreed. Additionally, those justices specifically found the section of the law that allowed the seizure and…
Survey: Post-Grad Students Would Rather Receive Student Debt Payments Over Gifts This Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, many people are starting to let their friends and family know what they may want this year as a gift. For some, it’s a new coffee pot or a gift card to their favorite restaurant. But for many others, it’s something a little different. According to Business Insider,…
Need A Massage ASAP? This ‘Uber’-Like Startup Has Got You Covered
“It’s like Uber for massage therapy,” writes Carl Wilson on Greensboro.com — and he’s actually not too far off. Zeel’s founder and CEO, Samer Hamadeh, launched Zeel back in 2012 after putting two years into efforts to streamline accessible wellness services. With Zeel, you can request a visit from a licensed massage therapist, which includes…
Thanks to Flies and Worms, Scientists Make Major Anti-Aging Breakthrough
RNA Polymerase III, when inhibited, has proven effective in extending the lifespan of flies and worms. Since this enzyme is common to all species, homo sapiens included, this could signal a coming breakthrough in reducing the rate of aging in adults. While aging is a fact of life, scientists have been working hard to limit…
Couple Hunts for Sea Glass Along Port Huron Beaches
Buried treasure of all kinds can be found on beaches all around the world, and for Amy and Brian Trimble, that treasure is in the form of beach glass. “It’s just relaxing,” Brian Trimble told The Times Herald. “It gets us out of the house.” Household items such as jars and glasses are dumped into…