There’s a 13,000-pound buoy on the South Carolina Coast. Hurricane Irma brought it ashore to Hilton Head Island on Monday, September 11th, having moved it from the mouth of Port Royal Sound—more than 8 miles away. You might be forgiven for thinking: “Hurricane Irma impacted South Carolina that much?” Scientists will be studying Hurricane Irma…
There’s a joke about “How to Install a Wireless Security System:” Set out a pair of hunting boots—the largest size you can find—on your front porch, next to a really big dog dish. Leave a note on the front door that says, “Bubba, Big Mike and I have gone out to get more ammo—back in…
A little perspective can add a great deal to perception. Let’s consider a cultural icon that: Is still going strong after more than 25 years Survived the terms of four U.S. Presidents (soon to be five!) Has weathered multiple contract disputes Contributed – and still contributing – dozens of catchphrases to the English language…
It should come as no surprise that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) keeps pretty busy—after all, they are responsible for protecting the health of the American public by safeguarding human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, cosmetics, all products that emit radiation, and the nation’s food supply. The FDA even plays a big…
Port Tampa Bay. Not only are they the largest port in the state of Florida, handling nearly a third of all cargo going in and out of the state, but they’re also one of the largest United States cruise ports, with nearly a million passengers passing through each year. That’s a lot of…
Think about the Olympics. Athletes, fans, and media from around the globe gathered for the biggest sporting event in the world. And it’s more than sports. Rio 2016 is a showcase for the very best— including some of the most innovative and advanced technology ever seen on the planet. Underwater Robots For…
George H. Gallup died over 30 years ago, but during his lifetime came to be known as one of the founding forces in public opinion research and polling. Taking the temperature of the American public was central to the Gallup organization, as evidenced by George Gallup’s book, “The Pulse of Democracy.” Gallup polls often…
There’s a new product out there that has risen remarkably from $4.6 billion in sales in 2014 to $5.4 billion in 2015. Those 2015 numbers mean legal medicinal and recreational sales of this product were higher than those of Girl Scout Cookies, Pringles, and Oreos combined. The size of the market is projected to grow…
It should come as no surprise that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) keeps pretty busy—after all, they are responsible for protecting the health of the American public by safeguarding human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, cosmetics, all products that emit radiation, and the nation’s food supply. The FDA even plays a big…
A New York pizzeria saw sales rocket up 75 percent over a single weekend because of it. A television station in Florida had their weather broadcast interrupted by a reporter interacting with it. Arlington National Cemetery wants to have no part in it. And police departments have warned those enjoying it to be careful:…