How effective are vaccines against omicron? An epidemiologist answers 6 questions

Melissa Hawkins, American University The pandemic has brought many tricky terms and ideas from epidemiology into everyone’s lives. Two particularly complicated concepts are vaccine efficacy and effectiveness. These are not […]
Apps and Innovations for Pampered Pooches

The advent of the pandemic has seen a massive rise in pet adoptions, as more people feel the pangs of isolation while working remotely or from home. Along with an […]
Colorado Economic Development Commission Approves Sky Peak Technologies For Rural Jump-Start

This morning, the Economic Development Commission, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), approved Sky Peak Technologies for the Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit Program, […]
A.I. Could Boost Accuracy of Lightning Forecasts

By HANNAH HICKEY-U. WASHINGTON Lightning is one of the most destructive forces of nature, as in 2020 when it sparked the massive California Lightning Complex fires, but it remains hard […]
Outdoor+Adventure Gear Guide — Fall 2021

TrailKeg Gallon Package — Make these TrailKeg beer growlers your personal kegs when you’re on the go. With their double-walled vacuum insulated design, they’re created to keep your beer icy […]
Tornadoes and Climate Change: What a Warming World Means for Deadly Twisters

John Allen, Central Michigan University The deadly tornado outbreak that tore through communities from Arkansas to Illinois on the night of Dec. 10-11, 2021, was so unusual in its duration […]
WIN Reality VR Baseball Trainer is a hit!

Remember when baseball was a Spring sport? Now future major leaguers play in the Spring, Summer, don’t forget Fall ball, and of course in the Winter that they train to […]
The Stink-Proof Workout Shirt

If you have a hockey player in your family then you understand the unique and never-ending stink that permeates from every piece of equipment, it’s not pretty. The founders of […]
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts from Apple for Under $100

No, that’s not a typo or urban legend. If you are looking to give the gift of Apple, but also want to stay on budget, we found four Apple gift […]
Product Revolution — Fall 2021 Edition

Solios Solar Watch — The Solios Solar perfectly combines aesthetic, green technology, and durable materials. The 8mm thin silver-colored 316L stainless steel case is topped by a black dial with […]
DENT Files: Embracing Chaos

The Taoist view of being reflects the eternal balance between chaos and order. The yin-yang symbol visually represents this dualist theme. Intuitively, one might strive to minimize or eliminate chaos, […]
Art Basel 2021: From Tribute To Revelations

The pandemic had silenced live musical performances all over the USA and a plethora of hip-hop and R&B talents, eager to perform, turned up this year at some of the […]
Specialized Jett: Finally, A Bike That Grows With Your Kids

There is an old saying in business “see a need, fill a need.” Simple. It’s the basis of our fine magazine you are reading at this very moment, amazing innovations […]
3 Overlooked Industries Helping to Push Renewable Energy and Sustainable Resources Forward

There’s no doubt we have reached a point of climate crisis. The decisions we make and actions we take as a society now could have grave consequences for our planet. […]
Strong Momentum Continues for CES 2022 in Las Vegas

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced that in the last 10 days, 200 additional companies have signed up to exhibit and an additional 10,000 attendees have registered to attend CES® 2022 […]
Art Basel 2021, The Year of Digital Art & NFTs

Art Basel, the leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists was on hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. So this year was bigger, flashier, and more innovative than […]
Give Green and Blow Them Away with a Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower

From Vermont to California, the push to move to battery-powered lawn tools is no longer an idea, but a movement that cities are getting behind. A new bill introduced in […]
3D Printed Parts Allow Auto Manufacturers to Work Smarter

3D printing gained recent popularity as a tool for hobbyists, enabling them to create anything they can design in a modeling program. However, even back in the 1980s, when the […]
Juke Audio Offers More Affordable Eight-Zone Amplifier for Powering Architectural Speaker

Like so many entrepreneurial endeavors, Juke Audio was born out of a need to solve a technical challenge. Back in 2015, father and son company founders Brad and Colton Forth […]
Dreamium Launches the First NFT Collection of 3D Avatars Morphed from Human DNA

Dreamium Labs, an open metaverse platform developer, announced it has launched “Mutants of the Metaverse,” a new PFP NFT campaign that is taking NFTs in an all-new direction. Starting Dec. […]
In the fight against climate change, China is doing more than you think — but still not enough

Phillip Stalley, DePaul University When it comes to climate change, no nation is more important than China. It consumes more coal than the rest of the world combined, and it […]
Halo Infinite: Here Are Your Launch Times — Are You Ready?

It’s December 2021 and the big day is almost here. No, not Christmas, but the global launch of Halo Infinite! If you’re a gamer, then you know this Halo launch […]
Bringing Paper and Fiber Products Full Circle with Sustainable Innovation

Today’s consumers are eco-conscious in their expectations of brands. The long-used manufacturing model of producing, using, and discarding packaging and products is now unacceptable. In fact, the majority of Millennials […]
Welcome to Earth: Will Smith, Weihenmayer Tackle Volcano in New Disney+ Series

It’s not often you get to step inside a volcano or experience true silence, but with “Welcome to Earth” you can do exactly that — alongside Will Smith. It might […]
5 Things to Know This Morning — Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021

Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
We’ve Reached the Tipping Point of Vehicle Electrification

Everything is Going to Change — the Only Question is How Quickly We’ve just been through (or maybe are still going through) a pandemic, which was started by a single […]
Reyr First Cast Fly Rod, Casting a New Line in Innovation and Quality

Here’s one for the dinner table. Who invented the modern-day fishing pole? If you guessed railroad and banking magnate John Torrance in the 1930s, you won the extra piece of […]
Why are Checks Still Being Used in 2021?

In the age of digital payments, it is difficult to imagine that traditional checks are still used by anyone. This is an especially unusual concept given that lots of finance […]
After the first-of-its-kind NFT Art Fair in New York, Cube Art Fair transforms the streets of Miami

Bolstered by the success of its first-of-its-kind NFT Art Fair edition last May 2021 in New York City, Cube Art Fair brings its innovative and exciting format to the streets […]
How companies can answer the national call to action on infrastructure cybersecurity

The Biden administration recently issued a proclamation that designates November as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. At a time when the global economy is still suffering from shortages due […]
IV Tech for the Holidays? Yep, that kind.

Nope, those aren’t Greek numbers, it’s IV — as in intravenous therapy as a gift for yourself or a friend. I know, I know, in a time where we are […]
5 Things to Know This Morning — Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
Give the Gift of a Brand Spanking New Ford Bronco

If you’re one of the 125,000 people who ordered the new Ford Bronco in 2021 then you are painfully aware that delivery times continue to get pushed back to as […]
How Manchester is making material gains for cities of the future

Manchester’s international reputation for innovation is entering new realms — with an ambitious community of experts, next-generation materials, new investment, and big plans for the future. Recognized as one of […]
The Hot Zone: Anthrax — 5 Questions with Daniel Dae Kim

National Geographic is back with a new limited series of The Hot Zone, this one starring Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn. With the world still reeling after the attacks […]
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
Adoption of Digital Ticketing at High Schools Across the Country Growing at Record Pace; Technology Evolving to Meet Demand of Schools and Fans

The technology that allows consumers to purchase sporting and other event tickets online is not breaking news. For years consumers have conveniently purchased their movie, concert, and large sporting event […]
Cyber Monday 2021: Freshest Deals and Where to Get Them Now

Cyber Monday and Black Friday have long been the hottest shopping days of the year. Retailers offer the deepest discounts on their hottest gear to get us in the door […]
5 Reasons to Stay Bullish on Crypto Into the New Year

The crypto market is quickly recovering after having gone through some difficult months following an incredible run back in May. Now that the worst has passed, there are many reasons […]
Your Robotaxi is Not Here: Autonomous Tech Continues its Epic Thrust Forward

The promised deadlines for the appearance of a robotaxi that could be summoned at will to transport us to our daily destinations have come and gone. One might blame the […]