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Floating abortion clinic in Gulf proposed to serve patients in south
With abortion banned outright across the American south, one doctor has an idea to serve patients there in need of the procedure: floating clinics in federal waters, out of reach of state law. Dr. Meg Autry, an OB-GYN and professor at the University of California San Francisco, thinks such a project may be feasible. Autry… READ THE REST
A robot boat just recreated the Pilgrims' journey across the Atlantic Ocean
Last week, a robot boat arrived in Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship made the 40 day journey of 3,500 miles from Plymouth UK with the help of an AI system designed through a collaboration between IBM and a nautical research company called Promare. As the Boston Globe explained: The five-ton, 50-foot-long, triple-hulled… READ THE REST
Shetland Drift: ferry does "handbrake turn" into Scottish port
In this footage, the UK's "fastest ferry" tears into Belmont Port in Unst in the Shetland Islands. This was years ago, yet "Shetland Drift" is still not a major motion picture or video game franchise? And they say capitalism is the most efficient allocator of resources. You may nonetheless wish to avail yourself of YouTube's… READ THE REST
This alternative to coffee offers all the pick-me-up but none of the crash
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Did you know the webcam is a thing because of coffee? Yep, smart guys at Cambridge were the first to put a video camera feed online so they'd know precisely when… READ THE REST
Save over 60% off this nifty phone mount while supporting kids in need
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Whether you're commuting to class or visiting a sports center, learning a new skill could have your mind racing in a million places at once, and that might prompt you to… READ THE REST
These super affordable online courses prove it's easy to learn something new
Going through the same monotonous tasks every day can really do a number on your spirit. That's why many adults of all ages take the time to learn something new, whether to a bit of spice to the day or make a complete career pivot. And with fantastic e-learning programs like the five listed below,… READ THE REST