Scientists have found evidence of a 90-million-year-old rainforest lurking beneath Antarctic ice. The sediment core obtained by scientists working aboard the research icebreaker RV Polarstern in the Amundsen Sea near the Pine Island Glacier dated to about 90 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period when dinosaurs were the dominant land animals. For more, check…
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Tests of potential coronavirus vaccine
With all the dire news lately, it is good to hear something encouraging…a potential vaccine for COVID-19 has been developed and tested successfully in mice, researchers reported Thursday. As far as reaching clinical trials, “we would like to think a month, give or take. Maybe two months. We just started the process,” said co-author Louis…
Maybe we shouldn’t be using Zoom after all?
Yikes, if what this article says is generally true, you might want to pause a moment before installing Zoom. Zoom’s recent popularity has also shone a spotlight on the company’s security protections and privacy promises. Just today, The Intercept reported that Zoom video calls are not end-to-end encrypted, despite the company’s claims that they are….
How to make your home into a workable school
Many folks around the world are heading into uncharted waters to educate their children at home. USA Today has provided some helpful tips. All across the country, parents are looking for silver linings as they dig into this new norm, working, parenting, and now teaching from home. Here are some of the biggest dos and…
FDA Issues Alert Over Fake COVID-19 Test Kits
Not a lot of tech news lately as can be expected. What little science news is usually surrounding COVID-19. So, consider this a Public Service Announcement -the FDA is taking action over unapproved home testing kits. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a statement on how it is “actively and aggressively” on alert for…
Our galaxy might be trapped in a giant bubble
Watching the reboot of the Cosmos series has reignited my wonder of space. An enormous bubble surrounding our part of the universe could explain some discrepancies from our telescopes. To watch the video, check out this USA Today page.
Reducing Netflix traffic where it’s needed
Netflix has been asked to reduce bandwidth. We are living through a global crisis, and we all have a responsibility to help where we can. Last week, the European Union asked companies like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube to ensure that we are using telecommunications networks as efficiently as possible given the unprecedented demand they are facing….
BMW to Discontinue Supercar
BMW to discontinue i8 hybrid supercar. BMW has announced that it will permanently end the i8 production run next month and it looks like this will pave the way for a different, more competitive electric car. For more, check out this IEN story.
How to fix slow Wi-Fi speeds
With the multitudes working from home, a slow wi-fi can be an issue. A slow Wi-Fi connection is incredibly frustrating. But here are some easy things that can help get your computer or devices back up to speed. To watch the video, check out this USA Today page.
Distilleries Are Making Hand Sanitizer
With all the gloom and doom news stories, I thought I would change it up a little and post some good news. Production lines at distilleries are being converted to make alcohol-based disinfectant. Eight Oaks Farm Distillery filled its first 20 bottles on Monday, a batch destined for charitable groups that need hand sanitizer but…