A rare, bizarre-looking ocean fish, which marine experts say may have been the origin of some sea monster legends, washed up on the shore of a New Zealand beach recently, and then mysteriously vanished. According to the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium, the nearly 10-foot-long oarfish washed ashore on the Aramoana Spit at […]
Read MoreScientists with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a system that achieves artificial photosynthesis in a way that could change the energy landscape of the future. “We believe our system is a revolutionary leap forward in the field of artificial photosynthesis,” Peidong Yang, a […]
Read MoreThe Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), which serves the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, NC, recently re-launched its ‘Cease the Grease’ campaign in an effort to keep grease, fats and oils out of its sewer system. According to an April 6 Port City Daily article, the CFPUA will be handing out 15,000 plastic can […]
Read MoreApparently those clothing donation bins around town can lead to some strange surprises. Yet one of those incidents will leave people shaking their heads: two men in Shelton, CT, were arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing donated clothing from a charity bin. According to police, Joaquin Gonzales and Mardo Pineda drove up in their […]
Read MoreIn an attempt to decrease the state’s $1.6 billion deficit, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner recently froze $26 million in government funding for social service programs; according to the Chicago Tribune. Gov. Rauner’s funding cuts will affect programs that provide aid for HIV and AIDS programs, smoking cessation programs, and immigration integration services. Gov. Rauner was recently elected, […]
Read MoreLos Angeles is infamous for its driving conditions, with millions of natives and nonresidents alike struggling with its terrible highway system and other issues every day. In this situation, parking is a lesser known but equally inconvenient problem, so much so that even parking authorities struggle with it. Take Ken Husting, a senior transportation engineer, […]
Read MoreRoof repairs are an unfortunately common service in the United States, especially in areas prone to storm damage from hurricanes, tornadoes and other meteorological events. Even worse, the need for this work often draws in con artists looking to scam residents when they try to fix their homes. However, victims and local authorities are sometimes […]
Read MoreAlready this month, the United State Patent and Trademark Office celebrated two incredible milestones. On April 10, the USPTO turned 225, marking the number of years since the first patent act was passed in 1790. The organization also granted its nine millionth patent on April 7. Who was the lucky recipient? The product belongs to […]
Read MoreHomeowners who wish to update their kitchens without breaking the bank should get ready to rejoice. Two separate devices are slated for release this fall that will help bring kitchen remodeling and design into the 21st Century without requiring costly renovations, like marble countertops and new appliances. Designed to make cooking easier and more integrated, […]
Read MoreThe City of Minneapolis has recently released a request for proposals (RFP) on a long, narrow strip of land known as the “Guthrie Liner” parcel in the east side of the city. The Minneapolis Star Tribute reported on March 18th that the city is opening bids for private developers who want to build property on the South […]
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