A study recently released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found a wide range in fuel efficiency for U.S. airlines. Among the 13 biggest airlines, the least efficient, American, used 25 percent more fuel per passenger mile than Alaskan Airlines, the most efficient way to fly. … [Read more...]
Singapore Develops 5 Healthcare Innovations
Thanks to world-class hospitals, an emphasis on public/private partnerships and increased investment in med-tech startups, the world's biotech community has grown accustomed to calling Singapore the "Boston of Asia," an allusion to the North American city's robust medical and engineering sectors. … [Read more...]
Jawbone Files Countersuit Against Fitbit
The war continues apace in the world of wearable fitness trackers. Jawbone — which makes fitness trackers, speakers and Bluetooth headsets — has filed a counterclaim against Fitbit in a patent infringement case brought by the latter company against its rival in September. … [Read more...]
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, PlayStation VR Full Game
It’s its own thing, horror fans. “As soon as you say ‘on-rails’ to an experienced PlayStation gamer, they say, ‘That sounds a little 80s or 90s to me.’ But the experience of a roller coaster ride allows us to provide pacing.” … [Read more...]
E. Coli Outbreak Forces Chipotle to Close 43 Restaurants
The end is here. Chipotle has closed 43 restaurants, and we don't know what to do with ourselves. Why did our favorite burrito get taken away from us from dozens of locations in Oregon and Washington? Because 22 cases of E. coli were discovered and were tied to the popular chain. … [Read more...]
2 People Arrested by Vatican in Probe of Leaked Documents
The Vatican said Monday it has arrested a monsignor and a woman in the latest probe of leaks of confidential documents at the Holy See. It said in a statement that the two had been interrogated over the weekend, and that Holy See prosecutors upheld the arrests. … [Read more...]
Prince Harry Shares an Emotional Moment With US Marine
As Prince Harry greeted the Walking With The Wounded team at Buckingham Palace today, he shared an emotional moment with a 24 year-old U.S. Marine. Kirstie Ennis, who was wounded in a crash in Afghanistan three years ago, marked the end of her 1,000-mile trip today by gifting the prince with a dog tag in honor of another service member. … [Read more...]
Human Traffic Cones Block Road in London on Halloween
Police were called out to an unusual disturbance in the small hours of the morning on Sunday in Kingston, southwest London, after a group of Halloween revellers dressed as traffic cones lined up in the street blocking traffic. … [Read more...]
Processed Meat Only a Little Likely to Cause Cancer…
Smoking tobacco causes cancer. So does eating salted fish, drinking alcohol, breathing polluted air and being exposed to the sun. All of these things are classified as cancer-causing by the World Health Organization. … [Read more...]
Get Ready for the Apocalypse in Toyota’s Ultimate Utility Vehicle
One of my favorite pastimes is imagining which vehicle I'd commandeer should the apocalypse happen. I've dreamt of the Mercedes 6x6 G-Class and Ram pickup trucks. Never before have I imagined myself piloting a minivan after the fall of society as we know it ... that is, until now. … [Read more...]