May 19 is National Endangered Species Day. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), in effect since 1973, almost two thousand of endangered species once thought to be on the brink of extinction have had a resurgence. The ESA remains one of the most popular and effective conservation laws ever enacted in the U.S., with 84 […]
Meta’s top-tier Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses offer impressive hardware, but per PCMag’s review, the software was limited, with too many ties to Meta’s own apps. But that may soon change with third-party developers getting involved. As PCMag reports, last week, Meta announced several new features, including the option for developers to build their own services. There […]
An experimental drug that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of one of the deadliest known cancers is driving demand at clinics while awaiting full government approval. As USA Today reports, Daraxonrasib, a drug that targets the gene mutation behind most pancreatic cancer diagnoses, was given the green light to begin an early access program for […]
Do you remember last year’s Starbucks Bearista cup feeding frenzy? As Delish reports, between the vicious crowds, overpriced resells, and online dupes, the whole thing had the same frantic energy as a Trader Joe’s tote drop with a little bit of whipped cream on top. Starbucks even had to pivot later and make the next Bearista release a contest situation, […]
During the long Summer season, there are few pests as worrisome as ticks. Most prevalent between April and September, these tiny terrors can latch on and spread serious diseases between hosts, endangering the health of your family and pets. Ridding your yard of them is essential. Luckily, however, they are relatively simple to kill and […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
Last week, viewers watched closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and as The Verge reports, most wish they hadn’t. Steven Molo, Musk’s lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman — a co-defendant — Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn’t asking for money and had to be corrected by […]
When the new Moon rises, or in the next few nights when the Moon is a slim crescent, go outside and look up. You might see Earth’s reflected light in the dim glow. What is Earthshine? According to NASA, a new Moon occurs when all of the Sun’s light is reflected away from Earth, and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” As CNN reports, this latest epidemic is being driven by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several viruses known as Orthoebolaviruses that can cause Ebola disease, according to WHO. The outbreak does not […]
The classic Kool-Aid you may have grown up with just got a major “glow-up.” As Food & Wine reports, the brand, best known for its vibrant red, cherry-flavored drink mix and its smiling pitcher mascot, the Kool-Aid Man, recently announced a new electrolyte drink mix. As consumers have become more health-conscious, Kool-Aid is the latest […]