Michelin’s 3-D printed tire could be the future
Flat tires, blowouts, and even putting air into tires could one day be obsolete if Michelin’s concept for a new tire makes it to the mainstream. According…
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Autonomous wheelchairs deployed in Japanese airport
Airports are often frustrating for a variety of reasons, but for people with a mobility impairment, it can be a nightmare. From lengthy waits in the…
“Cyberspace” coined
“Cyberspace” coined: Neuromancer Published in October 1984 According to Vice, this month marks the anniversary of William Gibson’s coining of the term…
The robo-calling epidemic riles millions
Telemarketers have been a nuisance to phone owners for nearly as long as landlines have been in existence and today there are more than ever. According to…
The post office by the numbers
235.2 million – revenue received in dollars 160.2 million – dollars paid to postal employees in salaries and benefits 506.4 million – number of mail…
For a beautiful start in spring: You can store your tropical bulbs
The growing season might be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to your tropical plants. With a little effort, you can have twice as many next spring,…
Cord cutting update: Streaming TV expands
Entertainment is more plentiful than ever — and more expensive. Cable gave everyone a great picture and more choices but it brought along high fees that…
The politics of tipping
Just when you thought everything was political, it really is. Even tipping. According to research by creditcards.com, a great tipper is a male Republican…
Knee replacements not for everyone
In older adults, cartilage in the knee joint can wear away, causing pain and limited movement. A new study shows that, for the most serious cases of…
Passing on prized possessions is a tricky affair
A will is not always the way – Passing on prized possessions is a tricky affair You might think that handing down family heirlooms is a problem for the…