Evening stargazers may have noticed Venus shining bright above the western horizon in recent weeks, appearing higher in the sky with each passing night. The planet will continue to be a prominent feature through the remainder of February, and on Thursday evening, it will have some company. The crescent moon will appear to align with […]
Instagram’s co-founders are throwing open the doors to their new personalized news app, Artifact. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger’s new app launched last month with a waitlist, but now anyone on iOS or Android can download Artifact to try it for themselves. Despite the pedigree of Artifact’s creators, it won’t necessarily revolutionize the way you consume news […]
February 22 is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, which aims to increase recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. Recognizing the seriousness of heart valve disease, and the fact that disease symptoms are often difficult to detect or dismissed as a normal […]
When you think of environmental conservation, interior design is often not one of the first things to come to mind. But it’s exactly what’s at the center of a new collaboration between Pottery Barn and the the Surfrider Foundation. Jennifer Kellor, president of Pottery Barn Teen, said the brands joined forces “to create a coastal-inspired collection […]
Get ready for new emoji to hit your iPhone. A total of 31 new emoji designs arrived on iOS with the release of the first iOS 16.4 developer beta, according to Emojipedia. As CNET reports, the new emoji include a new smiley, a shaking head, new animals like a moose and a goose, and new heart […]
It’s National Walking the Dog Day! You probably already know that our canine friends’ health benefit from a good stretch of the legs each day, and of course, they love the quality time spent with us. Well, now a recent study from Japan suggests that when we walk with our dogs, there’s a chance we […]
Ice Storm Warnings have been issued for the northern part of the country this week. A lot of regions across the U.S. have had their fair share of snowfall this winter, but dealing with ice is a whole different battle. Just a thin coating of ice can result in a travel nightmare, while heavier amounts […]
Two new studies, done over the course of months and years, show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can be deleterious to their health. As NBC News reports, in one study, researchers reported a link […]
Keeping track of air pollutants in your home just got easier thanks to Ikea’s new Vindstyrka indoor air quality sensor arriving in April. The tabletop device features a large display so you can see in real time the particulate matter levels (PM2.5), humidity, temperature, and total volatile organic compounds (VOC) of your home’s air. No pricing has been announced […]
Veterinarians are advising dog owners to get their pups vaccinated against the canine influenza as cases have surged in several parts of the U.S. this winter. Canine influenza, also known as the dog flu, is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect dogs, and is different […]