If taking a ride to the patch to pick out a pumpkin to carve was never your thing, you might be interested to know that there’s a nationwide squash trend that continues to grow: glass pumpkin patches. Though glass-blown pumpkin patches have existed for decades, it’s a tradition that’s catching on across the country. Glassblowing […]
From birth to age three, a child’s brain develops at a faster rate than it will for the rest of their life. As scientists continue researching possible treatments for mental illnesses, they have taken into account these crucial years — and even prior. Schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder, affects 50 million people worldwide and has […]
According to recent data, the city of Seattle is using more construction cranes than any other location in the United States. The city’s crane usage — which has grown by 38% over the past year — is so significant that there’s now an actual shortage of cranes and crane operators in the area. The data […]
Selfie-lovers, rejoice: a new camera is flying onto the scene to satisfy your aerial photography needs. Instead of an obvious selfie stick, gadget-hungry shutter bugs should soon be able to purchase an aerial contraption to capture their images. In general, our society has become a largely visual one. Photo sharing apps like Instagram and Snapchat […]
Of all recycled products in the U.S., there is one that makes up the majority. Every year, 25 million tons of materials are recovered and recycled from automobiles. The scrap metal is often used for new vehicles, making the automotive industry more sustainable. But the extent of environmental sustainability in the auto production industry does […]
Vacation is one of those things we dream about, long for, and look forward to — and in fact, 37% of families say that vacations really do make them happy. And yet, according to a recent study, Americans are leaving millions of vacation days unused. The report, conducted by travel industry trade group Project Time […]