Author: Capital O

  • Giant Hogweed Plant That Causes Blindness Found in Several States

    Giant Hogweed Plant That Causes Blindness Found in Several States

    There are a lot of dangers people need to be aware of when spending time outdoors — things like sunburn, bug bites, and even poison ivy, which at least 85% of people are allergic to. But recently, a new outdoor danger has been appearing in states across the country: Giant Hogweed. Giant Hogweed is a…

  • Steadily Increasing Power Demand From Data Centers Spurs Industry Giants

    Steadily Increasing Power Demand From Data Centers Spurs Industry Giants

    The internet is simply awe-inspiring and unstoppable in its growth. Crazy amounts of data are being created and stored every minute. So far, data centers have been able to keep up with the amount of data they have to store and process, but as demand grows and more servers are put to work, the resulting…

  • Could the Dusky Gopher Frog’s Existence Once Again Be in Jeopardy?

    Could the Dusky Gopher Frog’s Existence Once Again Be in Jeopardy?

    In the United States, you can find 13 of the 34 different species of pocket gophers burrowed beneath the ground. Gardeners often want to get rid of them, as they often invade one’s yard in great numbers. But there’s another type of gopher-named creature that’s rarely seen, and it’s possible that its future could once…

  • Patricia Schiller: Noted Sex Therapist Dies at 104

    Understanding and communicating with each other about needs and desires can keep relationships happy and healthy, as prominent sex therapist Patricia Shiller knew. Although, her sex therapy career started not as a result of wanting to help couples deepen their bond, but out of a need to teach sex education. The Jewish daughter of Russian…

  • Construction Site Safety: Importance of Identifying Risks and Educating Workers

    Construction Site Safety: Importance of Identifying Risks and Educating Workers

    A construction worker was injured on the roof of the World War II Museum in the New Orleans. According to WGNO, the injured worker was rescued from the third floor of the WWII Museum construction site. The 32-year-old worker sustained several injuries and was immediately transported to a trauma center. Thankfully this worker was rescued…

  • This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Might Not Be As Bad As We Thought

    This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Might Not Be As Bad As We Thought

    The Atlantic hurricane season is underway after officially starting on June 1 and lasting through November 30 each year. Though last year’s hurricane season was incredibly destructive, and meteorologists originally projected and expected a similar season this year, it looks as though the storms won’t be as damaging as last year’s. According to Forbes, as…

  • Here’s Your New Excuse to Drink More Coffee

    Here’s Your New Excuse to Drink More Coffee

    New studies from multiple sources across Europe are proving that coffee is better than we ever could have imagined: not only does the deliciously caffeinated bean improve your heart functioning, it can also be used to help treat diabetes. June was a momentous month for coffee in 2018 — two scientific teams proved that your…

  • Manufacturing Industry Falling Behind in Cybersecurity

    Manufacturing Industry Falling Behind in Cybersecurity

    Today’s businesses are more at risk of cyber attacks than ever — but they’re also more prepared to handle these attacks. However, new reports show that many manufacturing businesses are still failing to have the proper cybersecurity planning and processes in place. In doing this, they’re still extremely vulnerable to having their operating systems attacked.…

  • Families Encouraged to Discuss Cognitive Issues During June’s Brain Awareness Month

    Families Encouraged to Discuss Cognitive Issues During June’s Brain Awareness Month

    There are currently 35.6 million people across the world who are struggling with dementia. Since it’s officially Brain Health Awareness Month, organizations across the country are focusing on improving medical care for individuals dealing with all kinds of cognitive impairments, from minor learning disabilities to Alzheimer’s. According to The News-Herald, Alzheimer’s disease is currently the…

  • New Study Shows Early Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia

    New Study Shows Early Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia

    It’s normal for people nowadays to have their music cranked up, attend loud concerts, and continuously turn the volume up on the television. But what a lot of people often forget is that when listening to sounds louder than 85 decibels, it can cause permanent hearing loss. And even the slightest bit of hearing loss…