With November, we take steps closer to the solstice. In the northern hemisphere, winter approaches in earnest; in the southern, the sun is welcomed back and temperatures continue to rise. The November night sky this month is also a time of astronomical activity, with active meteor showers, planetary close approaches, and even a few extra astronomical events […]
Each year, the first full week of November is dedicated to celebrating and showing gratitude towards the lifesaving work provided by animal shelters and rescues nationwide. As a vital part of the communities they serve, animal shelters and rescues devote themselves tirelessly to bettering the lives of not only homeless animals, but also owned pets […]
As The Verge reports, Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder and former CEO, responded to the mass layoffs under Elon Musk’s ownership by saying he owns “the responsibility for why everyone is in this situation” and that he grew the company “too quickly.” On Friday, Musk laid off about half of Twitter’s workforce, affecting employees across all departments. […]
Do you remember those mini trampolines your parents (or grandparents) loved to use in the 80’s? Well, they’re back, and better (for you than ever), but this time, let’s call it Rebounding. Due to the pandemic and a host of celebrities like Goldie Hawn seen on TikTok and Instagram working it, there’s been a resurgence. […]
Victoria’s Secret & Co. fully acquired direct-to-consumer lingerie brand Adore Me for $400 million. As Fashionista reports, the infamous lingerie company with its blockbuster deals and its (now-defunct) Angels show, tied in controversy and scandal, faced a years-long demise before rebranding and re-entering the cultural lexicon. “Adore Me is a technology-led, digital-first innovator in the intimates category that will help us bring differentiated experiences […]
Xbox Game Pass is getting some great games in November, including the official Xbox releases of fan favorites Return to Monkey Island and Vampire Survivors. As The Verge reports, Return to Monkey Island is the newest entry in the Monkey Island point-and-click adventure game series. It’s a delightful homage to the classic titles that adds some much-needed polish to smooth out some of the […]
Thank you, we’ll be here all week. But seriously, folks, there are a ton of stargazer opportunities if you aim your telescope towards the icy planet this month. First, on November 8th, you will actually get a visible Lunar Occultation. These “lunar occultations of Uranus” actually happen all year long, but most of the time, […]
Honda delivered a new battery swapping station in Tokyo. The automaker’s new power pack exchanger lets electric motorcycle riders easily flip their depleting batteries for fresh ones instead of needing to wait around for a charge. As The Verge reports, he Honda power station itself looks very similar to Gogoro’s: like a vending machine with a grid […]
Pfizer announced on Tuesday that its experimental RSV vaccine for pregnant women protects newborns against severe illness for at least six months after birth. As Yahoo News reports, in phase III of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, considered the gold standard of epidemiologic studies, the vaccine was found to be about 82% effective at preventing […]
When it comes to introducing dogs and young kids, it’s always best to be proactive rather than reactive. If you already have a dog and plan to add a small human in the near future, the website Daily Paws offers the following tips: Because the sound of crying babies can be distressing to some dogs, play recordings of […]