In most cities, procedures are in place to plant new trees, not remove old ones. But in the Lake County area near Chicago, an infestation of tiny green beetles is making mass tree removal necessary, according to local officials. The emerald ash borer is so aggressive a pest that the suburb of Highland Park was […]

If you’ve heard all about solar, but don’t know if it’s a good option for you, do some more research. You can buy solar system for home that will allow you to get clean energy at a lower price. Many solar companies will give you different options for how much you pay upfront, but you’ll […]

Sleep apnea is a disruptive sleep disorder that causes the airways to collapse, making it difficult to breathe during sleep. Though most cases of sleep apnea can be treated using a CPAP machine that provides continual air pressure, a few alternative treatments are finding their way into the market. A robotic surgery was recently cleared […]

Two-thirds of marketers now consider Twitter to be the most effective platform for social media marketing campaigns, a new study has found — but Facebook is still highly important due to its sheer size. In a recent survey of marketing professionals conducted by Edelman and the Marketing Institute of Ireland, 67% of respondents consider Twitter […]

Everything is bigger in the state of Texas, except for solar panels. Slowly but surely, solar panels have begun to appear on the suburban rooftops of many Texas suburbs. However, some aesthetically-conscious residents feel the solar panels are visually disruptive to their painstakingly manicured housing developments. A common aspect of modern life in many other […]

The movement to “go green” and help reduce our collective impact on the environment has more momentum than ever before. As consumers and brands alike become more aware of growing problems like global climate change and environmental pollution, interest in more eco-friendly forms of advertising has reached an all-time high. And as the advantages of […]

In recent years, drones have earned plenty of bad press for their role in military missions and Amazon’s planned delivery services. In late January, one man even accidentally crashed his recreational drone on the front yard of the White House, drawing scrutiny from the national media and the Secret Service. However, a general remodeling company […]

One of Minnesota’s nicknames, “the Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is quite ironic, considering its capital building has 10,000 cracks. Though the Minnesota State Capitol may not actually have that many cracks, MinnPost reports that it does have enough structural damage, general wear, and outdated facilities to warrant a total restoration. The restoration is currently underway […]

On Tuesday, British lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of an IVF technique which allows couples to conceive a child with DNA from three different people. Britain has now become the first country in the world to approve and vote in favor of what’s regarded as a controversial treatment. Following a heated 90-minute debate, British lawmakers […]

Sharks are causing problems for visitors to Palm Beach in Florida, but not for the reasons one would typically expect. Several groups camped out on the beach as part of the Blacktip Shark Challenge, an annual fishing tournament focused on catching, tagging and releasing these sharks. The event, which was held from Jan. 27 to […]