The next time you read flood predictions for your area, don’t be so confident that they’re accurate. Traditional flood analysis techniques may have actually underestimated flood risk for many areas … Read More
UPDATED 9/25/20 Everyone thought 2016 would be the year that Social Security’s disability funding ran out. According to the reports from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune in 2016, … Read More
While water damage accounts for nearly 23% of U.S. property damage, the people of Myanmar have much greater flooding problems to tackle. According to a recent ABC News report, heavy … Read More
After Google poached the staff of failed start-up Homejoy this July, tech watchdogs are speculating that Google is venturing into the home-improvement sector. Many consumers already rely on Google’s search … Read More
In 2013, there were approximately 1,240,000 reported fires across the United States. The men and women who fight those fires are real heroes, especially to two dogs from Springfield, Virginia. … Read More
According to a recent report from The Guardian, science is getting closer to new cancer treatments, thanks to the world’s first “living biobank.” By keeping tumorous cells alive, scientists can … Read More
Amazon has remained the industry leader for cloud computing, and despite efforts from other major cloud services like Google and Microsoft, Amazon hasn’t been knocked down from that top spot … Read More
A new report suggests a simple way to reduce domestic violence: provide victims with pro bono legal assistance. The Institute for Policy Integrity, a nonpartisan think tank at the New … Read More
Floridians apparently have a thing for petting armadillos, according to recent warnings from the Florida Department of Health, which released a memo on July 21 asking residents to stay away … Read More
For many people, driving is expensive and stressful. On average, Americans spend 240 hours each year on the road, either driving or stuck in traffic– and few of those hours … Read More
