This summer is turning out to be a waterslide heaven for the world, with many locations either opening up new water parks, creating new water slides, or celebrating the smoothest water slide exit some individuals have ever seen. All across both the United States and some parts of Europe, there has been a rising prominence…
Hawaiian Bill Can Help Seniors Gracefully Age in Place
A first-of-its-kind health care bill has been passed in the state of Hawaii. The bill, known as Kapuna Care, is meant to help fund in-home care for seniors and is just waiting for the Governor’s signature to go into effect. Above anything else, the bill was inspired by the giving culture many Hawaiians follow. Kapuna,…
Can of Hairspray Explodes in Vancouver Woman’s Car, Gets Lodged in Windshield
Most of the time, windshield damages are caused by pebbles, rocks, and other roadside debris. However, one unusual situation in Vancouver leaves experts warning drivers everywhere of an unexpected risk during the hot summer months — aerosol cans. Late last month, Karmen Ayres returned to her car after work to find a can of hairspray…
Unfair Treatment In the Workplace Is Costing the Tech Industry Billions of Dollars
There is an abundance of money to be found inside the technology industry, but that money can be lost as quickly as it can be gained. Employee turnover can ruin a small-town business all the way up to a major corporation — and the tech industry is no exception. A good strategy that successful businesses…
Researchers Discover New Anti-Aging Antioxidant
Scientists may have discovered a new treatment for aging and thinning skin. An antioxidant known as methylene blue has now been identified by researchers as a link in the reduction of wrinkles due to its ability to thicken the skin. A study of methylene blue’s effects was published by the University of Maryland in Scientific…
Shipping Container Uses Range From Mineral Transportation to a Portable Tiki Bar
There are currently 17 million shipping containers in the world, of all different shapes and sizes, but only 6 million are actually in use. That means 11 million shipping containers are just sitting there, unused. These containers can obviously be used to ship various products across oceans, like companies purchasing tungsten, an element first discovered…
Scientists Create the World’s First Organic Circuit Board Using Human DNA and Yeast Cells
Until recently technology and biology were two separate entities. However, within the last few years, there has been more research than ever when it comes to technology and the human body working together. In particular, the circuit board and living cells and how they are more similar than once thought. Both are capable of holding…
Food Labeled ‘Not for Human Consumption’ Allegedly Served at 4 Oregon Prisons
A class action lawsuit on behalf of former and current inmates of four Oregon state prisons alleges that they were served various foods marked “not for human consumption.” Only about 1% of civil cases reach trial in Federal courts today, and this case may be one of them. The lawsuit accuses Oregon’s Department of Corrections…
Study Shows Two Daily Cups of Coffee Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer
Researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh found that drinking two cups of coffee per day lowers the risk of liver cancer by one third, according to The Telegraph. Coffee is no doubt a popular drink — recent statistics show that American consumers drank, on average, 1.64 cups of coffee per…
Nebraska Prison Receives Bill From Dentist For Making Dentures For Inmates Who Were Not Eligible To Receive Them
In Lincoln, Nebraska, a dentist working with the state prison system sent an invoice to the department for a total of $145,500 to make dentures for numerous prison inmates who otherwise would not have been eligible to receive them, according to the Nebraska State Auditor’s Office. Dr. David Schrad, whose contract of employment was canceled…