Space News: Weather Satellite Launched and Insight Goes Silent
Published on 12/21/2022A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers rocketed into orbit Friday.
It's Electric- And Classic?
Published on 12/21/2022Despite derision from some purists about the converted cars resembling golf carts or remote-controlled cars, electric powertrain conversions are becoming more mainstream as battery technology advances and the world turns toward cleaner energy to combat climate change.
Toys Aren't Just for Kids Anymore
Published on 12/20/2022Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort. But all the stresses from the health crisis accelerated and solidified the trend.
Fortnite to Pay Up for Consumer Violations
Published on 12/20/2022The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday.
Oh Christmas Tree
Published on 12/19/2022If you have a live tree in your house, you may want to watch how hot the lights get. You also definitely do not want to chop it up and burn the remnants indoors.
Mix Like Olive Oil and Physics
Published on 12/18/2022Who knew that oil mixes with physics the same way it does fire? Or maybe water (or aqueous solutions) if we’re talking about salad dressing.
UK is Changing the 40-hour Work Week
Published on 12/17/2022100 UK companies have decided to experiment with reducing the 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day 32-hour work week.
Privatizing Moon Landings
Published on 12/16/2022A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates’ first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan that’s designed to roll around up there in the gray dust.
Post-Pandemic Retail Isn't What We Thought it was Gonna Be
Published on 12/12/2022The changes are creating a disconnect between customers who want to shop and dine like they used to during pre-pandemic times and exhausted employees who no longer want to work those long hours - a push-pull that is only being heightened during the busy holiday shopping season.
FTC Tries to Block Microsoft Deal
Published on 12/12/2022The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business.
UK Economy Just Getting Worse
Published on 12/11/2022Britain’s economy shrank in the three months through October, confirming the toll that rampant inflation and rising interest rates are having on business and industry.
The Arbitrage Life: Who Knew you Needed a Unicorn License?
Published on 12/10/2022Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Southern California have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.