It’s common for new parents to embrace the adage that “breast is best.” Breast milk has long been linked to higher immunity levels and overall health and has even been lauded as a way to make children smarter. While some studies conducted in the last year have found no definitive long-term cognitive benefits to breastfeeding,…

The main purpose of plumbing since it’s its first recorded usage in 2500 B.C has been to carry water and help prevent the spread of disease. Lately, however, that last fact has become a little less applicable. Recently there has been a growing outbreak of Legionnaires disease across the nation and concerns about contaminations via…

As with any product Apple releases, there have been plenty of rumors floating around about the much-anticipated iPhone 8. Specifically, the phone’s charging port has been a hot topic for conversation. Many people have speculated as to whether or not the next iteration of the iPhone will keep its Lighting port or make the switch…

Approximately 35% of on-the-job injuries are caused by machine accidents each year, but this was no ordinary machine accident — Joe Cicala, popular Philadephia-based chef, caught his hand in a pasta sheeter while making Mother’s Day dinner at Le Virtu, the Philadelphia Italian restaurant where he works. Cicala had been experimenting with a new pasta…

Despite a recent wave of bad press, ride-hailing platform Uber has managed to retain its good reputation, especially in terms of reducing drunk driving accidents. But while a number of studies have suggested cities that have Uber have decreased alcohol-related crashes, researchers may need to be more careful when determining causation from correlation. While many…

In celebration of its 101st anniversary, the National Park Service will be offering free entrance during National Park Week from April 16-24. Visitors can cure their spring fever by enjoying any of the nation’s 417 national parks. Forbes reports that the establishment of the national parks started with the Act of March 1, 1872 and…

In Augusta, Maine, concerns are being raised about potential contamination in tap water. Scientists shared their research last week at the Maine Sustainability and Water Conference held by Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions. Scientists are encouraging residents to test their water for invisible pollutants such as lead and arsenic. Their goal isn’t…

If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way, you way want to consider taking a trip to one of these major cities all over the country, where officials are preparing for one of the year’s biggest celebrations. Savannah, Georgia holds the oldest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the country, and that’s why…

Agriculture has been around for longer than just about every other major industry. Although some things never change in farming and agriculture production, thanks to some highly advanced technological inventions (and billions of dollars of global spending), the agriculture industry can expect to see a lot of major changes in the near future. Some pieces…

Traditionally, the wedding cake has served as a symbol of the union of love between a bride and groom, as well as the main centerpiece for the reception. A wedding cake can even be kept for years after the fact; couples typically enjoy part of their frozen wedding cake to celebrate their first wedding anniversary,…