Prentice is the mascot of Insanitek.
Why a platypus? Well, why not? It's unusual, somewhat crazy, and evolution pretty much smashed a bunch of concepts together and said, "Try that."
Happiness isn’t always easy to find, but it may be a bit easier if you know where to set up shop. Recently, a Gallup-Healthways poll revealed the 50 “happiest U.S. communities.” The scores were based on five distinct elements of well-being — purpose, social relationships, financial security, community pride/safety and physical health. At the top of …
This month, the Hubble Space Telescope officially turns 25. To be more exact, it’ll celebrate its birthday on April 24. There’s no telling if a cake from NASA will be coming, but one thing is for certain — the Hubble has seen a lot over its years in the vast, dark world of space. Hubble began its …
Unfortunately, one of the simplest ways people get rid of their unwanted aquarium fish is by sending them down the toilet. Regardless of whether the creatures are dead, many people choose to flush these pets, or release them back into the wild. In some cases, these “natural habitats” — lakes, ponds and rivers — aren’t suited …
“We’re not only setting a new low; we’re completely obliterating the previous record.” This is a statement from Dave Rizzardo, chief of the California Department of Water Resources. It was a part of his news conference that took place on April 1, detailing the dire drought situation in California. The snowpack in the state’s mountains …
Could you picture a woolly mammoth at your local zoo? What about walking through a heavily wooded area out in the wild? Some scientists want to live to see the woolly mammoth resurrected, according to recent news out of Harvard University. A team of researchers has announced that they are astonishingly close to bringing back the …
The average range of human hearing spans 20 to 20,000 Hz. This range is usually better in children than adults, and women are generally more sensitive to higher frequencies than are men. I am able to hear a high-pitch whine from televisions and various other electronic devices when they are on but do not have …
The foxes of California’s Channel Islands may have just set a new record. Once on the verge of extinction, these animals have now staged a huge comeback, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In fact, the government group believes that it may be the fastest comeback in history. In March 2004, four of …
What if your smartphone could help you manage your overall well-being? Could a simple app help you get your health back on track? This is what tech giants like Apple and Google are hoping as they roll out new solutions for healthcare providers and patients alike. Take Apple’s ResearchKit and HealthKit, for example. If you …
We all know Buzz Aldrin is a brave man, but bold may also be suitable word to describe him. Recently, Aldrin posted a photo to Twitter (Yes, he has one!) depicting him with a “Get Your Ass to Mars” T-shirt in front of the famous Stonehenge. The tweet itself reads, “While at @EH_Stonehenge yesterday I …
Microsoft Founder Bill Gates wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times that went live on March 18, and it provided plenty of food for thought on the recent Ebola crisis. Stemming from the health crisis, which took thousands of lives in West Africa, Gates proclaimed that the world is simply not ready to deal with …