Mosquito bites top list of most annoying parts of summer: poll

Mosquito bites top list of most annoying parts of summer: poll

Mosquitoes top the list as the most annoying part of summer, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 adults revealed more than a quarter (28%) said that mosquitoes are the most frustrating part of the summer months, with sweating and excessive heat tied for second (27%).  Bugs are a real nuisance for many. So … Read more

Groundbreaking green propane production method — ScienceDaily

Groundbreaking green propane production method — ScienceDaily

A paper recently published in Nature Energy based on pioneering research done at Illinois Institute of Technology reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. As the United States races toward its target of net-zero greenhouse … Read more

NYC ranks as worst place to own pets — rent is even higher

NYC ranks as worst place to own pets — rent is even higher

As if Manhattan rentals weren’t already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month. It’s one of the reasons why our so-called greatest city in the world was ranked nearly dead last for pet-friendly metropolises, despite the estimated 1.1 million furry residents inhabiting the Big Apple. According … Read more