• COMPUTERS
    Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth

    This is a neat image of Planet Earth, showing another beautiful day in the Mediterranean. The outlines of Italy, Corsica and Sardinia are unmistakable. The view to the west includes the Balearics. What’s interesting about the picture is that it was taken with a commercial off-the-shelf Raspberry Pi computer and camera. The UK satellite company […]

  • ELECTRONICS
    The Sun Can Release ‘Superflares’ Which Could Disrupt Electronics on Earth. Should You Be Worried?

    Superflares erupted from the Sun could disrupt electronics across the Earth, causing widespread black outs and shorting out communication satellites in orbit, scientists warn. Astronomers probing the edges of the Milky Way have in recent years observed superflares — huge bursts of energy from stars that can be seen from hundreds of light years away. […]

  • ALL DEALS
    Earth Day 2017: All the Best Freebies and Deals

    The latest in the never-ending lineup of days with freebies and deals is Earth Day, celebrated this Saturday, April 22. As you’d imagine, the promotions and giveaways have an eco-friendly twist—with most offers emphasizing healthy, sustainable products and practices. Evos: All customers get a free organic milkshake on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., […]

  • NEWS
    Series of Supernovae Showered Earth With Radioactive Debris: Study

    An international team of scientists has found evidence of a series of massive supernovae, or explosions after a star runs out of fuels and leads to creation of many radioactive heavy elements, near our solar system which showered the earth with radioactive debris millions of years ago. Debris that includes radioactive iron-60 in sediment and […]