A recent poll of Republican presidential primary voters in the early voting states of New Hampshire and South Carolina finds an unexpected result for the 17 candidates campaigning there. Most of these voters support regulating carbon pollution — even using President Obama’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). … [Read more...]
Trains Derail in India Killing 24, 300 Rescued
Two passenger trains derailed minutes apart on the flooded tracks of a bridge in central India, killing at least 24 people while more than 300 survived, officials said Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Europe’s Latest Weather Satellite MSG-4 Sends First Image
Today, the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager instrument on MSG-4 captured its first image of Earth. This demonstrates that Europe's latest geostationary weather satellite, launched on 15 July, is performing well and is on its way to becoming fully operational when needed after six months of commissioning. … [Read more...]
Stand for Better Health: Lower BMI, Improve Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Levels
Spending more time standing or walking instead of sitting has greater health benefits, according to a new study. Australian researchers found that standing instead of sitting lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, while walking instead of sitting reduces waistline and lowers body mass index, reported Science Daily. … [Read more...]
hitchBOT Comes to an End in Philadelphia
Last June, a creation known as hitchBOT successfully hitch-hiked its way across Canada. It has since also traversed Germany. This July, its team decided to see how it would make out in the US. Well, it lasted just over two weeks, until it was found destroyed in Philadelphia late last week. … [Read more...]
Fly Through New York City’s Busiest Airport with Your Phone
It may be disconcerting to know your phone can be used to track your every step, but that information can also be used for good — at least at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport. … [Read more...]
Mystery Surrounding Finnish Woman Found Dead in Biscayne Bay Escalates
The body bobbed to the surface of Biscayne Bay right along a seawall behind Mount Sinai Medical Center February 6. Judging by her blond hair and small frame, passersby at first told the media that a teenager had been pulled from the cool water. But five days later, police announced she was actually a 27-year-old Finnish woman named Essi Puhakka. … [Read more...]
Sean Doolittle Throws Well in Workout
If he is feeling OK Wednesday after his pregame activity Tuesday, Sean Doolittle will be on the verge of a rehab assignment, keeping the A’s closer on track to return to the club this month — most likely on the next homestand. … [Read more...]
JPMorgan Reclaims Place Among Top 10 US Biggest Stocks
Don’t look now, but megacap financial companies are creeping back onto the list of the biggest U.S. companies. With $253 billion in market capitalization, New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. just surpassed Procter & Gamble Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to join the top 10 ranking after a five-year hiatus. … [Read more...]
Print This: FDA Approves First 3D-Printed Drug
In a first, the Food and Drug Administration has given approval to a drug that is produced on a 3-D printer. The pill, produced by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, treats seizures. It's expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2016. … [Read more...]