Memorial to The First Icelandic Glacier Lost to Climate Change

Five years ago, the Icelandic Meteorological Officestruck its nameout from the books, officially declaring the Okjokull dead. Now this team of hikers plan toinstall a memorial plaqueat the site of Okjokull, or Ok glacier. In the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path. This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it....

July 30, 2019 · 2 min · 229 words · Michael Dillon

Australia’s Mouse Plagues

Thats one hundred rats for every resident at the lower end of the scale. Men stand behind a mound of 500,000 mice caught in May 1917 at Lascelles, Victoria. Photo credit: F.G. England. They damaged wheat, chewed boots, shoes, table-cloths, carpets, curtains, bed clothes and books. Mice leaped out every time drawers and cupboards were opened, startling the womenfolk of the house. Some mice managed to get inside the zoo andfrightened the lions, while elephants screamed and trumpeted....

July 29, 2019 · 2 min · 215 words · Erika Lee

How to Recover Deleted Files with Free Software

The computer ate my term paper!Weve all been there. Its gone forever, right? Also, think about your setup: Do you have any backups stored elsewhere? Is an software such asOneDrive,iCloud,BackblazeorGoogle Backup and Syncautomatically saving everything you do to the cloud? Otherwise, youll need to turn to a file-recovery tool to help out. Beyond that,PhotoRecis also available for Mac, as is the open-source toolTestDisk. Once the scan is complete, youre going to see a big list of jumbled file names....

July 29, 2019 · 2 min · 237 words · Timothy Foster

What You Need to Know About Pain During Sex

Did you know that30% of women experienced pain during their last sexual encounter? But as common as it is, sexual pain doesnt get enough press. There are millions of women suffering in silence, unaware that there are treatment options for their pain. so that help me cover this important topic, I spoke withDr. Sonia Bahlani, a pelvic pain specialist based out of New York City. Dr. Bahlani says, Sexual pain is under-diagnosed because theres a stigma attached to it....

July 29, 2019 · 2 min · 402 words · Denise Banks

Ffordd Pen Llech: The World’s New Steepest Street

A sleepy little seaside community in northwest Wales will soon find itself swamped by tourists. The title was previously held byBaldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ffordd Pen Llech on Google Street View. Ffordd Pen Llech is so steep that vehicles arebannedfrom driving up some parts for the sake of safety. Headley felt impulsed to rectify the error, for the sake of the community. Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, was the previous title holder....

July 27, 2019 · 1 min · 107 words · Jacob Brown

Helepolis: The Failed War Machine From Which Rose a Wonder of The Ancient World

The King of Macedonia, Antigonus I, felt threatened by this alliance. Model of the Helepolis siege engine, at Thessaloniki Technology Museum, Greece. Photo credit:Gts-tg/Wikimedia Three dimensional model and cross-section of Helepolis byEvan Mason. The entire tower, weighing 160 tons, rested on eight wheels, each 15 feet high. It took 3,400 men working in relays to push and position the tower in front of the walls. To protect the machine, Demetrius ordered it withdrawn....

July 26, 2019 · 1 min · 200 words · Amanda Jacobs

How Do I Block Android from Installing System Updates?

Ive said it before, and Ill keep saying it: Its important to keep your devices updated. Though even Ill admit there are few exceptions to this rule. But to hold off onalldevice updates because youre concerned about what they might do to your hardware? I despise all the updates that are automatically performed on the phone. My questions…1. is there a way to reverse the updates already performed and 2....

July 26, 2019 · 2 min · 315 words · Samuel Fuentes

How to Go Camping With Little Kids

For the uninitiated, camping with small children may seem like a dramatic dinner party story waiting to happen. There are so many unknowns. Will a wad of burnt marshmallow get stuck in your kids hair? Will he faceplant in the dirt on the middle-of-the-night trudge to the bathroom? Will she beg to go home for the first two hours after arrival because she wants to watchPAW Patrol? And you should absolutely do it anyway....

July 26, 2019 · 2 min · 329 words · David Williams

What's The Cheapest Way to Get Into an Airport Lounge?

Were so over the thrill of PreCheck or priority boarding. Now, the hottest new thing to do at the airport is to go to the lounge. But while access may be open to more travelers than ever, it doesnt come cheap. But this benefit is usually reserved for elite cards that have hefty annual fees. you might bring two guests for free. The card has a $550 annual fee. Chase Sapphire Reservecardholders can access Priority Pass lounges....

July 26, 2019 · 2 min · 318 words · Shawn Johnson

Why You Should Treat Your Kids Unequally

My two kids are opposites in almost every possible way. My son is noisy, impulsive, confident, quirky and clever. My daughter is medium-volumed, thoughtful, hesitant, compliant and methodical. My son doesnt care about earning rewards for good behavior. My daughter independently invents her own reward systems. My son needs more reminders, firmer boundaries, and sometimes harsher consequences. Praising his effort isnt always enough to motivate appropriate behavior or hard work....

July 26, 2019 · 2 min · 422 words · Alexandra Buchanan

Why You Should Wait to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Does it deserve a spot in your pocket, though? I realize we now live in an era where a $1,000 smartphone is the new normal. Desensitized, that is, but not completely numbed. Plunking down more than $2,000 for a smartphone feels like a fools errand. That seems to be a critical omission in this first-round foldable gadget. In this case, Id wait for Samsungs tock, not its tick. The Galaxy S10 is 7....

July 26, 2019 · 2 min · 277 words · Joseph Leblanc

Here's Every Democratic Presidential Candidate's Plan to Solve Student Loan Debt

Twenty contenders will discuss the issues next week in another two-night round of debates. These plans and priorities have been compiled from each candidates campaign website. Joe Biden No plan provided. Steve Bullock Cory Booker College costs Make community college and vocational training free. Simplify the federal financial aid program process. Establish a path to debt-free college. Student loans Protect student loan borrowers by holding student loan servicers accountable for predatory practices....

July 25, 2019 · 3 min · 619 words · Katrina Walter

How to Stop Your Parents From Sharing Fake News Online

Soccer play Megan Rapinoe defiantly stomped on the American flag! (She did not intentionally.) Malia Obama was arrested! (She was not.) We couldnt possibly report our parents to the Facebook mods (or can we?). Generally, theyll find more credible sources while searching through headlines on Google News than on Facebook or Twitter. Is the website credible? Has it provided stories that have been disputed in the past? Better yet, dootherreputable sources reference reported stories on the website?...

July 25, 2019 · 2 min · 280 words · Sarah Ortiz