Approximately 50% of the oxygen we breathe is produced by the ocean. The 2016 Ocean Health Index (OHI) defines a healthy ocean as one that can deliver a wide range of sustainable benefits to citizens of the world in the present and in the future based on 10 distinct goals. This year’s score came in at…
Innovative Wind Energy System Paves Way for More Affordable Sustainable Energy
Able to power 1.6 million homes, wind energy is a worthy industry, and new investments and discoveries may soon expand the market like wildfire. As of right now, the U.S. produces 16 billion kWh of wind energy annually. While the costs of systems like wind turbines are still relatively high, experts predict that they will fall…
It’s Getting Hot in Here: How One Gadget Will Help Any Homeowner Lower Their Energy Bill
Every home is filled with electronic appliances of all kinds: televisions, curling irons, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Each uses the same energy, but each also has a unique senor code that distinguishes it from other gadgets. These sensor codes are much like fingerprints and can let homeowners know about their house’s energy use. In order…
Visit to Dentist Leaves Almost 600 Veterans at Risk for HIV, Hepatitis
A dentist at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin put almost 600 veterans at risk for multiple blood-borne diseases after failing to properly sterilize equipment between patients. As a result of the incident, the VA is now offering free testing to those veterans who may have been affected. The VA published its initial…
Chinese Firms Suffering From Increase in Cyber Attacks
Over the last two years, Chinese companies have experienced a rapidly increasing number of cyber attacks. One of the most vulnerable areas for these attacks is thought to be technology that connects devices in Internet-enabled homes. In an increasingly digital age, it only makes sense that more and more crimes would be committed digitally, but…
Avionic Startup Releases Plans for New Supersonic Passenger Jet
Currently, there are more than 3 million people flying commercially every day. However, if Sir Richard Branson gets his way, that number may increase. Branson recently announced that he’s backing the American aviation startup Boom Technology. He hopes to pioneer the first supersonic jet available for public use since the Concorde, which was retired by…
The Traditional Nativity Scene Just Got a 21st Century Update
Christmas is traditionally associated with presents, Santa, carols and beautifully lit Christmas trees and other decorations. One of the most classic decorations associated with the holiday is the nativity scene. One retailer loved this scene so much that they thought it could use a good 21st century update. Modern Nativity has recently released the “Hipster…
Domino’s Testing Drone Delivery Systems in New Zealand
Businesses have been taking advantage of the sky for decades. In the early 1920s, planes began trailing banner advertisements for companies and we’ve certainly come a long way since then, although aerial messages are still a popular form of advertising. Today, our world is on the verge of the drone being just as common as…
Mounting Evidence Reveals Wisdom Teeth Removal May Not Always be Necessary
While it’s common for adults to have their wisdom teeth removed, mounting evidence now suggests that the painful introduction to adulthood may not be necessary in a lot of cases. The most commonly given reasons for removing wisdom teeth are that there’s only room in the mouth for 28 teeth and the possibility of future…
Workplace Injuries Continue to Decrease As a Part of 13-Year Trend
Workplace injuries are a major problem and can result in permanent injury and the loss of working ability. In 2013, workers missed an average of eight days of work because of workplace injuries. But according to a new survey released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational injuries and illnesses are on the decline, and…