Science behind washing your jeans yields unexpected results
Washing jeans isn't necessary for health reasons and can be a waste of water. Washing in hot water fades jeans and tumble drying wears them out.
India’s planned solar zones up the ante for large-scale solar farms worldwide
India plans to cash in on its solar energy richness with solar zones aimed at speeding the country's transition to sustainable energy.
Life in the fast lane: Zip through airport security with Clear biometric scanning
Frequent travelers can speed up airport check-in with Clear scanning terminals. Skip the lines, scan your boarding pass and fingerprint and move on through.
Pigeons doing canary duty to detect lead levels in NYC neighborhoods
A study in New York City found that pigeon blood lead levels correlated with lead in the blood in children who live in the same neighborhood.
If you or a loved one depends on prescription meds, the Blink Health app can help pay for them
It's bad enough when you need prescription meds, paying for them is even worse. Blink Health's free-enrollment discount drug program may save you big bucks.
Researchers: Hormone makes for happier cows that produce healthier milk
The theory that injecting cows with serotonin (the happy hormone for humans and cows) would make them happier and healthier turned out to true.
Standing desks and productivity gain? Um, maybe not so much
Alternating sitting and standing at your desk may have health benefits, but any productivity increase will likely be marginal at best.
This billion dollar superyacht can host its own concert
As super yachts go, Heesen's Galactica Super Nova is one of the coolest. In addition to an 18-meter infinity pool, it has an outdoor cinema deck.
Australian Tesla Town project is the real deal, houses for sale
An Australian development designed for maximum ecological sustainability includes solar panels and Tesla PowerWalls in every home.
Four dresser designs that might have prevented the 29-million-unit Ikea recall
As part of a design challenge, Segal Design Institute engineering students devised four dressers that won't tip when children try to climb the drawers.
You won’t go to jail for sharing your Netflix password — just don’t sell it
Despite a recent court ruling that said password sharing is illegal, Netflix says members can use their passwords however they please. Just don't sell them.
Airbnb and other short term rental websites face possible FTC scrutiny
Concerned about housing shortages and rising housing costs, three US Senators have requested the FTC look into short-term rental websites.
If you’re not ready to ‘invent the internet,’ don’t look for a job at DARPA
To ensure a constant workforce of big thinking, impossible task seeking employees, DARPA gives every new hire a job expiration date, usually in four years.