At this time last year, the talk of the country was the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC). For the first time in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament, a 16-seed (UMBC) defeated a 1-seed (Virginia). The world loved this Cinderella story and then quickly got over it. This year, though the basketball […]
Across the globe, the four most common metals used within the construction sector are stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and carbon steel. Carbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of various forms of this chemical in order to mitigate or combat global warming. This process has been proposed as a […]
Childhood obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. With an increase in unhealthy foods, more time spent in front of screens, and only 43% of six to 11-year olds getting the recommended 60 minutes of exercise each day, there is what some may call an obesity epidemic among U.S. children. And now a new […]
It would be an understatement to say that buying your first home can be a stressful process. From choosing the right location to finding a home that suits your wants and needs, there is a lot that goes into buying a home. But perhaps the most difficult part of buying your first home is saving […]
On October 1, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation for the county’s environmental director to oversee project proposals that could harm wildlife in parks throughout the county. This came as a result of around 50 trees being painted in Oregon Ridge Park as an advocacy mission. Painting trees seemed like an innocent enough venture; not […]
Daylight Savings Time is ending soon, and everyone in the United States will be turning their clock back one hour on November 4. This annual ritual irritates many Americans, but at least it’s only a one-hour difference. Try waking up and suddenly only having six days on the calendar, or having to change your clocks […]
Two new studies show that breaking a bone not only reduces bone density near the fracture site but actually reduces bone density throughout the injured person’s body. According to Science Daily, the two studies from UC Davis may have finally explained the link between initial and secondary bone fractures. According to Blaine Christiansen, who lead […]
One of the hottest new forms of treatment in recent years has, ironically, been one of the coldest. Cryotherapy has plenty of applications for a wide variety of conditions. It may seem bizarre, but sometimes cooling down can help everything from muscle and joint pain to mental health problems. Here are just a few […]
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be utterly devastating, especially if you’re getting on in age. Although slips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in restaurants and public buildings, they can be equally as dangerous — if not more dangerous — when you’re at home. No one expects to be in […]
Over a five-year period, from 2012 to 2017, the fencing market grew approximately 6.2% annually across the United States. Fences are great for improving residential property values, providing security for commercial businesses, and even saving vacationers’ and Ocean City residents’ lives. According to Delmarva Now, a new multimillion-dollar pedestrian safety project proved itself successful throughout a […]
