Chesapeake Bay cleanup going in "right direction," thanks partly to Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay cleanup is behind schedule but "going in the right direction," largely because Pennsylvania has stepped up efforts to curb the flow of fertilizer and other runoff into bay tributaries, an Environmental Protection Agency official told M.....»»
Save 53% on 2 dozen roses for Mother’s Day with this deal from Rose Farmers
TL;DR: You can get two dozen roses on sale for $39.99 as of April 30, just in time for Mother's Day. They usually cost $85, so you're getting 53% off.We spend a lot of time pointing shoppers in the direction of truly unique gadgets and gifts. But we.....»»
Stream restoration trade-offs: Higher environmental benefits to be had where homeowners are less willing to pay
Although stream restoration filters pollutants out of local waterways and improves the health of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore area neighborhoods where it would do the most for water quality are far less willing to pay for such projects, according to.....»»
Kyocera develops Transmissive Metasurface technology to extend targeted network coverage
Kyocera Corporation has developed a Transmissive Metasurface technology that can redirect wireless network signals in a specific direction to improve the coverage area and performance of 5G and eventually 6G networks. The Transmissive Metasurface wil.....»»
USDA identifies new bird flu cases in Pennsylvania, Utah
New cases of bird flu have been detected in a commercial chicken flock in Pennsylvania and a backyard flock in Utah, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Saturday, in what is one of the worst outbreaks in the country's history......»»
Grand Theft Auto Online is in need of a serious cleanup
Despite the resources it has, GTA Online is still flooded with technical problems and cheaters......»»
GoPro’s FPV drone camera is the start of its new age of anti-Heros
The new GoPro Hero 10 Black Bones is the start of a new, niche direction for GoPro – and one that makes perfect sense......»»
UVK Ultra Virus Killer eliminates malware, optimizes your PC
UVK is a multi-tool that helps you remove many forms of malware and spyware. It also features repair, cleanup and optimize tools designed to keep Windows running smoothly......»»
Meet the 1,300 Librarians Racing To Back Up Ukraine"s Digital Archives
In March a 44-year-old librarian at Pennsylvania's Bucknell University saved a copy of a web site about a 16th century Ukrainian politician and patron of the arts. One month later, "the original website is lost," reports the Washington Post, "its ser.....»»
The new Roborock S7 MaxV and S7 MaxV Plus make cleanup easy
The powerful new Roborock S7 MaxV and S7 MaxV Plus smart robot vacuums are now available, and for one week only, you can score a nice discount at launch......»»
Dolphins" playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus
Three young male dolphins simultaneously break the water's surface to breathe—first exhaling, then inhaling—before slipping back under the waves of the Chesapeake Bay......»»
How to get rain notifications in the Weather app in iOS 15
The Weather app on the iPhone can notify you when it's about to start raining so you can stay dry. Here's how to turn on the notifications.On iPhone, the Weather app can give forecasts on high and low temperatures, the conditions, wind direction and.....»»
People raised in cities are worse at navigation: study
People who grew up in the country have a better sense of direction and navigational skills than those raised in cities, a study said Wednesday......»»
A new threat emerges for US lakes and rivers. Your lawn or toilet may be partly to blame
Runoff from roads, lawns, farms and old septic tanks is polluting US waterways, driving harmful algae blooms......»»
The best VoIP services for small businesses for 2022
We've got everything you need to know about the best VoIP services for small businesses to set you and your company sailing in the right direction......»»
Intensive training of police leads to reduced crime, fewer arrests and more positive interactions
Scientists at the National Policing Institute, George Mason University, Arizona State University, and University of Pennsylvania conducted a study with joint support from Arnold Ventures and the National Policing Institute. The study has now been pub.....»»
Toshiba Faces Unclear Future
Toshiba shareholders on Thursday voted down competing proposals -- one presented by management and the other backed by activist shareholders, leaving the future direction of the embattled Japanese conglomerate uncertain. From a report: Management's p.....»»
New Jupiter-sized exoplanet discovered with TESS
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers from the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and elsewhere have detected a new Jupiter-sized extrasolar world. The newfound exoplanet, designated TOI-3757 b, is slightly larger th.....»»
Car dealers wary of Joe Biden"s direction on autos
Dealers and dealership managers cited inflation, high gasoline prices, more government regulation and a rush to EVs ahead of market demand as main drivers of their discontent during President Joe Biden's first year in office......»»
Turning any camera into a polarization camera
Polarization, the direction in which light vibrates, provides a lot of information about the objects with which it interacts, from aerosols in the atmosphere to the magnetic field of stars. However, because this quality of light is invisible to hum.....»»
New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»