apple.news/AHNVV9-dXSnmP7pIfVIZOkQ Restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics (Chelsea Kyle for The Washington Post) People suffering from macular degeneration, along with other diseases that impair sight, may soon benefit from gene therapy By Andrew Zaleski for the Washington Post April 23, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. As a child, Max Hodak learned to develop film in … Continue reading Optogenetics offers hope for restoring sight, but not yet
Month: April 2024
Cat owners: avoid these 11 smells that cats despise
thediscerningcat.com/cat-owners-beware-avoid-these-11-smells-that-cats-despise/ Cat Owners Beware: Avoid These 11 Smells That Cats Despise By: Amanda OBrien for The Discerning Cats Posted on: April 15, 2024 Cats have a surprisingly powerful sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is considerably stronger than that of humans. A domestic cat’s sense of smell is between 9 and 16 times more … Continue reading Cat owners: avoid these 11 smells that cats despise
Wall Street, as a place, is disappearing
http://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/wall-street-has-abandoned-wall-street-4b4696c1? Wall Street Has Abandoned Wall Street JPMorgan closes a branch and cuts ties with what was once the heart of American finance The former Seamen’s Savings Bank building at 72 Wall St. By Alexander Saeedy | Photographs by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The Wall Street Journal April 20, 2024 5:30 am ET ON WALL STREET—America’s biggest bank is calling … Continue reading Wall Street, as a place, is disappearing
5 signs of poor circulation and why it matters
thewell.northwell.edu/heart-health/poor-circulation-symptoms HEART HEALTH 6 Symptoms Of Poor Circulation A cardiologist shares the telltale signs of poor circulation—and why you shouldn’t ignore them. By Colleen Travers , Writer for The Well by Northwell, January 1, 2024 If you frequently have cold fingers and feet, it’s easy to assume that you’re just someone who runs cold. But if … Continue reading 5 signs of poor circulation and why it matters
Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned
http://www.npr.org/2024/04/17/1245300155/damage-at-glen-canyon-dam Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned APRIL 17, 20241:47 PM ET HEARD ON ALL THINGS CONSIDERED By Alex Hager A set of four tubes known as the "river outlet works," pictured on Nov. 2, 2022, could soon be the only way for water to make it through Glen Canyon Dam. Recently-discovered damage … Continue reading Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned
Change how your notifications appear on the iOS or iPadOS lock screen
appleworld.today/how-to-change-how-notifications-appear-on-the-ios-ipados-lock-screen/ HOW TO CHANGE HOW NOTIFICATIONS APPEAR ON THE IOS/IPADOS LOCK SCREEN Daily TipsIPadIPhone by Dennis SellersApril 15, 2024 posted on Apr. 15, 2024 at 6:09 am Notifications alert you to many things on your iPhone and iPad, including incoming messages, new emails, and calendar events. Notifications work slightly differently for each app, but you can … Continue reading Change how your notifications appear on the iOS or iPadOS lock screen
U.S. changes how it manages 10% of its land to put conservation and clean energy on par with drilling, mining and resource extraction
apple.news/AWfDkuenMQ1CYDuQe0FNZlQ The U.S. just changed how it manages a tenth of its land The Interior Department rule puts conservation and clean energy development on par with drilling, mining and resource extraction on federal lands for the first time By Maxine Joselow for the Washington Post Updated April 18, 2024 at 1:57 p.m. EDT|Published April 18, 2024 at 1:30 … Continue reading U.S. changes how it manages 10% of its land to put conservation and clean energy on par with drilling, mining and resource extraction
It’s not you. Those “I am not a robot” tests are getting harder.
apple.news/AEkpuy1BcTRuL_FEbp2I0TQ It’s Not You. Those ‘I Am Not a Robot’ Tests Are Getting Harder. Captchas that aim to distinguish humans from nefarious bots are demanding more brain power; ‘things are going to get even stranger’ By Katie Deighton for Wall Street Journal, April 22, 2024 9:00 pm ET Scott Nover was trying to log in to … Continue reading It’s not you. Those “I am not a robot” tests are getting harder.
Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve – a huge win for the planet
apple.news/AqZ-pPgR4ThWsKl_w0apwFw Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates By Ella Nilsen, CNN Updated 10:29 AM EDT, Fri April 19, 2024 A part of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System runs through boreal forest past Alaska Range mountains in May 2023 near Delta Junction, Alaska. The 800-mile-long pipeline … Continue reading Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve – a huge win for the planet
Yunchan Lim — a pianist worth listening to
Who is Yunchan Lim? Piano sensation’s debut Chopin album, competitions and best performances 19 April 2024, 13:05 | Updated: 19 April 2024, 14:13 Yunchan Lim performs Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 for the Cliburn Competition By Kyle Macdonald The young pianist was recently signed by Britain’s legendary classical music label, following his performances that rocked the … Continue reading Yunchan Lim — a pianist worth listening to
Should you add ground flaxseed to your diet?
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/flaxseed_is_it_the_new_superfood Flaxseed – is it the new superfood? Diana Hassan, Michigan State University Extension - July 03, 2013 Find out what flaxseed is all about and why it’s a super food. Flaxseed is one of the most powerful foods. It is becoming a popular addition to a healthy diet due to its many benefits that are packed in … Continue reading Should you add ground flaxseed to your diet?
How long should you keep various financial documents?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/financial-documents-shred-keep-scan/ Keep these 10 financial documents forever. Scan and shred the rest. Always hold onto birth certificates and Social Security cards, but it’s okay to cast off those old bank statements Advice by Michelle Singletary Columnist April 19, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT No matter how digital we’ve become, we’re still a paper nation. Are your … Continue reading How long should you keep various financial documents?
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