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Jeff Bezos Pledges $10 Billion To Fight Climate Change

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 19, 2020

The world's richest man, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has announced he’ll spend a staggering $10 billion to fund efforts to fight climate change – 10 percent of his net worth

Posted in amazon, Billion, Climate Change, Jeff Bezos

Lyft Will Be Offering Free Rides For 2020 US Election Voters

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 17, 2020

Lyft will be providing voters with free and discounted rides to the polls throughout the entire primary calendar and the general election.

Posted in Elections, Elections 2020, Lyft, US Elections, Voe, Voting

Meet 94 Year Old Gymnast Johanna Quaas

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 12, 2020

Meet 94 Year Old Gymnast Johanna Quaas

Posted in germany, Gymnast, Johanna Quaas

Portable Lab That Plugs Into Your Phone May Be Able To Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus, HIV And Malaria

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 11, 2020

Portable Lab That Plugs Into Your Phone Can Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus, HIV And Malaria

Posted in Chong Ahn, Coronavirus, Portable Lab, University Of Cincinnati

University Of Toronto Researchers Develop Handheld 3D Skin Printer That Accelerates Healing Of Severe Burns

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 11, 2020

Researchers have developed a skin printer that works like a paint roller, depositing bio ink that speeds up wound healing.

Posted in 3d, Printing, Skin Printer, Skin Printing, University of Toronto

This Bike Helmet Looks Just Like A Baseball Cap

by Progresston McBloggin February 11, 2020

Park & Diamond is releasing a new hat that works as a bike helmet

Posted in Baseball Cap, Bike, Bike Helmet, Park & Diamond

Peanut Allergy Treatment Approved As First-of-its-Kind Therapy In The United States

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 11, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the country's first treatment for peanut allergies.

Posted in allergies, allergy, FDA, Palforzia, peanut, USA

The First Supermoon Of 2020 Will Be Appearing This Weekend

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson February 06, 2020

According to NASA, the first supermoon of 2020 will be completely full on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2:33 a.m. ET, but will appear full all weekend long, from approximately Friday evening to Monday morning.

Posted in NASA, Snow Moon, Snowmoon, Super moon, supermoon

Kansas City Chiefs Player Celebrates Superbowl Win By Helping Shelter Dogs Find Home

by Progresston McBloggin February 03, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs Player Celebrates Superbowl Win By Helping Shelter Dogs Find Home

Posted in Derrick Nnadi, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl, Super Bowl LIV

Model Born Without Arms Has Eyes Set On Winning Mexican Beauty Pageant

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson January 31, 2020

Mexican model Ana Gabriela Molina, aged 24, aims to break beauty stereotypes in Mexico . She was born without arms, a condition called Amelia. But her disability has not stopped her from seeking the crown of Miss Veracruz.

Posted in Ana Gabriela Molina, Mexico, Miss Veracruz

Bacon Patch Helps Vegans Cope With Meat Cravings

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson January 30, 2020

A specially designed patch infused with the scent of bacon has been developed by a scientist with the aim of assisting persons who choose to adopt a plant-based diet, control their cravings for meat.

Posted in Bacon Patch, Charles Spence, Strong Roots, Vegan

New Study Finds Lungs ‘Magically’ Repair Themselves After Quitting Smoking, No Matter Age

by Bloggy-Ann Writerson January 30, 2020

UK-funded researchers of Cancer from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and UCL have discovered that compared to current smokers, individuals who have stopped smoking had more genetically healthy lung cells, which have a much lower risk of developing into cancer.

Posted in cancer, Smoking, UCL, UK, Wellcome Sanger Institute