From Toxic Pellets to Noxious Gases, The World’s Beaches Are In Danger

There are roughly 95,471 miles of shoreline across the United States and its territories, but many of those miles are now ravaged with pollution. Luckily, environmental organizations, legislators, nonprofits, and hardworking individuals are doing all they can to increase cleanup efforts across the world’s beaches. According to the Los Angeles Times, one of the most popular beaches in […]

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Report: U.S. Workplace Injuries Decline In 2016 For Fifth Year

It looks like the frequency of workplace injuries is declining, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, occupational injuries and illnesses declined last year for the fifth year in a row, suggesting that American work environments may be becoming safer for employees. According to the newly released […]

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Bill Gates Gives $100 Million to Help Combat Alzheimer’s Across the Globe

There are an estimated 5.5 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, by 2040, that number is expected to jump to roughly 11.6 million. Something needs to be done to combat Alzheimer’s and dementia. The fight against Alzheimer’s is nothing new, but it still remains one of the most important battles in the medical […]

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NASA’s ‘X-Planes’ Use Less Fuel and Reduce Emissions

A new era of aircraft technology is on its way, with a focus on energy efficiency and economic impact. The aerospace industry is continuously adopting innovative technologies, but there’s a new interest in exploring alternative propulsion systems and energy sources. This new interest is giving aircraft engineers an opportunity to develop cutting-edge technology that will […]

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Bike Lights Equipped With Cameras, A.I. Could Save Lives

Numbering at upwards of 1 billion, there are now twice as many bikes in the world as there are cars. But just because there are more bicycles on the road these days doesn’t mean they’re always a safe form of transportation. In fact, cyclists are vulnerable for many reasons, including subpar infrastructure, dangerous motorists, and […]

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Zoned Out: Skipping Nightly Sleep Creates Mental Lags, Study Finds

The next time you’re sitting at your desk and totally space out, you might be able to blame a lack of sleep. A recent study by UCLA researchers found that sleep deprivation hinders communication between brain cells, leading to mental lags, according to USA Today. “We discovered that starving the body of sleep also robs neurons […]

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