Travelers have developed a habit of attaching a colorful ribbon, luggage tag or other accessories to make their suitcases stand apart from the hundreds of bags in the rotation. Dublin Airport baggage handler John revealed that baggage attachments delay passengers’ suitcase arrival. Travelers have developed a habit of attaching a colorful ribbon, luggage tag or Read More…
Education
The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks
By Matt Burgess Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more. The disruption to GPS services started getting worse on Christmas Day. Planes and ships moving around southern Sweden and Poland lost connectivity as their radio signals were interfered Read More…
I Put Whiskey in My Morning Coffee. It Was Just the Start
David Masson pictured before (L) and after (R) quitting alcohol.© David Masson The first time I drank alcohol, I was disgusted by the taste. But I felt something happen. I felt good about myself. Alcohol became my answer. Alcohol allowed me to be a person that I liked. Throughout high school, I waited for the weekend Read More…
How This Staten Island Student Earned Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Stepping into a ‘successful future’: How this Staten Island student earned prestigious Gates Scholarship Yaden Scharf, who lives in St. George, was recently named a Gates Scholar. The student, who is currently home-schooled, will be attending New York University in the fall. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)Jan Somma-Hammel By Annalise Knudson | aknudson@siadvance.coM STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Read More…
Orangutan Spotted Treating His Wound With a Medicinal Herb
A mother Orangutan and her baby.Media Drum World / ZUMA This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The high intelligence levels of orangutans have long been recognized, partly due to their practical skills such as using tools to crack nuts and forage for insects. But new Read More…
Fuzzy Invasion of Domestic Rabbits Has a Florida Suburb Hopping Into a Hunt for New Owners
A trio of rabbits gather on a driveway, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Wilton Manors, Fla. (AP) When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. Read More…