A Reddit user stumbled upon a time capsule from the late 1990s mobile technology era. The lucky finder shared photos of two pristine, sealed vintage cell phones rescued from an e-waste container: a GSM 509 Dual Bosch and a Nokia 6130 from ePlus. What happened? These boxed mobile phones from the pre-smartphone era were discarded…
A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized…
Scientists from 23 different organizations are taking on a threat to one of the world’s most vital crops, all with an assist from the Gates Foundation. The Wheat Disease Early Warning Advisory System (aka Wheat DEWAS) is designed to protect wheat against a long-time adversary — harvest-devastating rust. MIT Technology Review profiled Wheat DEWAS, which…
DataBeyond Technology recently opened what it says is the world’s first fully automated recycling facility in northern China. The Tianjin Baoyuan Materials Recovery Facility boasts the ability to sort specific brand bottles, high-quality clear bottles, blue and clear bottles, green bottles, meal trays, metals, glass, and miscellaneous plastics using a range of cameras and sensors….
The website Wallethub recently evaluated some of the most populated cities to determine the best ones for an active lifestyle. I’m not all that active; I’m winded even saying the words. They looked at a whole bunch of stuff. I don’t want to get too technical with phrases like “a whole bunch of stuff,” but I may…
⮊ Canary Islands and Seville. Photographer: Gabriela Herman for Bloomberg Businessweek | ⮊ Portillo. Photographer: Pia Vergara | ⮊ Jaipur. Source: Raffles Hotels and Resorts | ⮊ Casa de Brasa at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. Source: Costa Palmas By Bloomberg Pursuits December 12, 2024 As much as travel writers hate to…
Large Burmese pythons are known to eat alligators in Florida’s Everglades region. But sometimes the opposite is true. The accompanying footage, captured Nov. 28, shows a large gator swimming across a pond with a giant python in its jaws. “This is one of the coolest, most impressive sights I have had the pleasure of seeing since…
Authorities in Maryland cited nine hunters for illegally using bait during the state’s recent five-day season for black bears. But it was the extent of baiting and variety of items that stood out in a news release issued Friday by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. One hunter was issued two citations after he admitted…
Fresh snow on a wintry morning can be invigorating for young critters that aren’t fully accustomed to seasonal weather changes. That appeared to be the case, anyway, for a young moose Monday in Steamboat Springs, Colo. That is, until the moose was startled by its reflection and hurried back to mom. The accompanying footage, captured…