As CNN reports, the US Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren’t appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn’t otherwise get vaccinated. The FDA said […]
Queen Latifah will be a Covergirl once again
Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, label president, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah is returning to CoverGirl as the brand’s newest CoverGirl. For over a decade, Latifah partnered with the brand to launch iconic makeup collections, including Clean Foundation and Outlast Lipcolor. In January 2006, CoverGirl collaborated with Latifah to pave the way for inclusive […]
Why you Need to Wash your Pets’ Food Bowls Regularly
In a recently published study , researchers at North Carolina State University found that bowl-washing regimens reduced the presence of microorganisms—like bacteria that potentially cause illnesses—in feeding bowls. OK, that has a little “well, duh” to it. But one group of study participants was free to clean their pets’ bowls whenever and however they wanted. When those […]
EVE Online is about to get Microsoft Excel Support
EVE Online, the long-running sci-fi MMO best-known for its sprawling, expensive space battles will soon get… integration with Microsoft Excel. EVE developer CCP Games announced the collaboration with Microsoft today at its annual fanfest event, saying that the Javascript tool would allow players to “seamlessly” transfer data from the game to a spreadsheet in order to “help players access and […]
What is a Water Cycle? And How Does it Affect the Weather?
The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, refers to the continuous movement of water between the earth and the atmosphere. There are many components to the water cycle, but we’ll just break down the most important ones. Evaporation and Transpiration According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Evaporation is the process by which […]
Could This Drug Help Our Dogs Live Longer?
It may sound far-fetched or too good to be true, but researchers are investigating whether a pill could help our dogs live longer. Staff at the University of Washington’s Dog Aging Project may be helping us get one step closer to making this dream a reality. The team is running a nationwide study involving almost 600 dogs, testing […]
When it comes to Wearables, the question is, To Button, or Not To Button?
To button, or not to button? When it comes to wearables, the answer is you should always opt for physical buttons. And while they’re abundant on smartwatches, fitness trackers tend to favor touchscreens and capacitive buttons. But it looks like there may be some good news for fans of physical buttons. A new leaked photo […]
The Must-Have Accessory at this year’s Met Gala? Why, a Tiara, of course!
In celebration of the Metropolitan Museum’s “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” exhibit, organizers gave this year’s Met Gala the dress code of “gilded glamour white tie,” referencing New York City’s famous Gilded Age. The period between 1870 and 1890 was defined by financial prosperity, and the rich spent their money on the latest, most ornate and […]
Abbott tries to Alleviate Baby Formula Shortage Due to the February Recall
In February, Abbott Laboratories recalled some of its popular baby formulas, including certain Similac products, made at its plant in Sturgis, after complaints about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products. Unfortunately as a result, a domino effect has caused a massive baby formula shortage across the country that parents are describing as “a […]
May Home Maintenance To-Do: Wash Your Windows
We’ve been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. But before you can kick back in your hammock or pool float, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. The good news? You can knock them out and get back to that pool float ASAP. As your yard takes shape and your gardens […]