Useful LED light
Lighted clocks sometimes have the drawback of being too light. But sometimes light is useful. Case in point the less-jarring, more gentle, wake-up light…
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LED light traps
A Florida company is developing a technology that might control mosquitoes with light-emitting diodes (LED). Lighting Science Group is researching the…
We’re still in the folding dark ages, but new machines could help
It is the computer age. We can make a phone call, play a game, save a report, and send data to Japan with about four words to our smartphone assistant….
The miracle cleaner that gets rid of superbugs
Many hospitals are turning to the one disinfectant that reliably fights antibiotic-resistant superbugs. You might have heard of the miracle cleaner:…
Gen Z teens are eager to get behind the wheel
News From Home Gen Z teens are eager to get behind the wheel A survey of Generation Z, loosely defined as being to age 17, shows that 92 percent either…
How to protect your animals during summer events
Ruff, ruff! How to protect your animals during summer events Pets can tell when you’re gearing up for a barbecue, pool party or celebration. They are…
Some advice for new high school graduates
Everyone is quick to offer advice to the new graduate. And everyone has a personal definition of success. The truth is there are no specific steps that…
Make sure college students get salary data
Some college graduates are wishing they majored in a field that paid higher salaries. Who knew a poet or third-world advisor would hardly be able to pay…
No place to dig a garden? Grow edibles on a patio, deck, porch or balcony
Container gardening has grown rapidly in recent years. Burpee.com is offering compact and dwarf varieties intended to succeed in small spaces. Containers…
Perennials make flower gardens bloom…again and again
If you’ll be starting a perennial flower garden this year, start with the Dianthus – Pinks. They are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colors….