One Nevada research lab is making moves when it comes to earthquakes. Literally. Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have started to test new bridge designs with connectors that are meant to better withstand violent earthquake tremors. They also believe that their innovative approach will be able to speed reconstruction efforts after major earthquake…
3 Essential Tips To Help Your Business Implement A Successful Work-At-Home Policy
It may sound surprising, but about 57% of organizations view employee retention as a problem. That’s an underlying reason why more and more employers are developing flexibility when it comes to accommodating their employees’ work styles. For many, this means having the ability to work flexible hours and/or telecommute. If you’re one of the forward…
Researchers Desperately Trying To Reduce Data Center Energy Consumption
About 54% of energy consumption in commercial buildings is used to power HVAC and water heating systems. In particularly hot and cold regions, that number can be even higher. However, in recent years an entirely new industry has emerged as one of the greatest energy consumers in the country, and once again excessive HVAC usage…
Coal Industry vs. Environmentalists: The Battle Continues
The coal industry has always been a large producer of jobs in the United States. According to the 2015 U.S. Annual Coal Report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, surface coal mining operations provide between 26,000 and 37,000 jobs in the United States. Although coal jobs have certainly helped the U.S. economy over the…
SEC Suffers Breach, Hackers Potentially Obtain Corporate Information
No matter how information is stored, it’s important that it is stored securely. Many individuals still rely on paper for their important information, despite the fact that identity theft is more common with paper documents. However, that is not to say that digital storage is 100% secure, either. This can be seen with the recent…
Seniors Projected To Dictate Future Of Housing Market, Not Millennials
New projections from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies suggest the housing market won’t be dictated by millennials, but seniors. Over the course of the next 20 years, Americans over the age of 80 will double in population size from 6 million to a historically high 12 million. Up to 83% of potential home…
3 Basic Ways To Boost Employee Engagement And Productivity
It’s no secret that keeping employees engaged and focused at work can be difficult, especially when they’re consistently presented with barriers and obstacles to overcome in their career. There are over 4 trillion paper documents in the U.S. alone and they are growing at a rate of 22% per year Each and every industry has…
Petland Puppies Source Of Bacterial Infection Of 39 People, CDC Says
With cold and flu season on its way, many Americans have been preparing for the annoying symptoms of watery eyes, stuffy noses, and sore throats that can last up to 14 days. However, the last thing 39 people expected to come down with this year was a bacterial infection from puppies. Yes, you have to…
Erectile Dysfunction Could Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s Disease
Erectile dysfunction is a serious medical condition that affects millions of men across the United States. According to a Cleveland Clinic study, roughly 40% of all men over the age of 40 years old are actually affected by erectile dysfunction. “Stress is a major cause of ED, especially in young adults,” said Dr. Anshuman Agarwal….
McCarran Airport Getting New Automated Security System
Airport security can slow things down immensely. Long lines of people are a common sight at airports, with a lot of check points and security guards. That’s something one airport wishes to change. McCarran International Airport is automating its security in an attempt to have travelers moving through the airport faster. The Las Vegas airport…