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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…