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Mercedes’ F1 team used biofuel to cut freight carbon emissions by 89 percent
Formula 1 isn't exactly the most environmentally friendly organization, but it's trying to become much greener. F1 is targeting net zero carbon emissions by the end of the decade and engine makers have been testing sustainable fuels over the last few years. F1 leaders are aiming to only use sustainable fuels in F1 cars by […]
Dementia: The sign in your mouth that could make you 23 percent more at risk – new study
AS PEOPLE grow older, their risk of cognitive decline increases. As a result, they face the possibility of developing neurological conditions such as dementia, an umbrella of conditions which results in the deaths of thousands of Britons every year. While age is one risk factor for the condition, another can be found near the brain […]
Ableton’s music production tools are 25 percent off for Labor Day weekend
Ableton makes one of the most popular digital workstations (DAWs) around and if you’ve been waiting for a decent discount to pick up the music production suite, now might be the right time. The company has slashed the price of its software, including Ableton Live 11, by 25 percent for Labor Day weekend. The sale […]
Amazon knocks up to 49 percent off LG, Samsung and Sony TVs for today only
Good TVs are always in high demand, so finding deals can be a fruitless quest. If you’re on the lookout for one, Amazon is running a one-day sale right now on LG, Samsung and Sony sets, including OLED and other desirable models at all-time low prices. For instance, LG’s 55-inch A1 OLED is just $ […]
BBC outrage as stars’ pay rises 10 percent weeks after free licence fee axed for over 75s
The BBC have today announced their 2019 salary list which shows the top earners at the corporation. Gary Lineker tops the list with a whopping £1.75million wage, which hasn’t changed since last year. However, there has undoubtedly been a rise in payment out to some stars. BBC director general Tony Hall confirmed the total talent […]
SpaceX cutting 10 percent of its staff to become a leaner company
Enlarge / Elon Musk, chief of SpaceX, made the decision to cut 10 percent of his workforce. (credit: FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO) SpaceX will lay off up to 10 percent of its work force, the company said Friday evening. The company characterized the job cuts as “a strategic realignment,” designed to ensure it is positioned to […]
11 percent of Russians regularly watch porn, traffic researcher says
An internet traffic researcher in Russia says 10.7 million people visit adult websites at least once a month, spending, on average, 11 minutes per session. The audience may be much bigger however, according to PornHub data. The report on the preferences of Russian porn lovers was prepared by the firm Mediascope for the news website […]
Elon Musk says there’s a ’70 percent’ chance he’ll move to Mars
Elon Musk has talked about personally heading to Mars before, but how likely is he to make the trip, really? Well, he just put a number on it. In an interview for the Axios on HBO documentary series, Musk said there was a “70 percent” chance he’ll go to Mars. There have been a “recent […]
Dems Raise Record Amount, Bagging a 96.6 Percent Chance of Retaking the House
Like a rolling thunder, the fundraising reports delivered a loud statement for Democratic House contenders: Sharice Davids in Kansas with $ 2.7 million, Lauren Underwood in Illinois had $ 1.9 million, Leslie Cockburn in Virginia with $ 2.4 million, and on and on. The wide campaign cash advantage means Democrats now have a 96.6 percent […]
