Many of the unfortunate investors who are stuck with shares of Yahoo want the company to sell its core internet business as quickly as possible, even if it means taking a major tax hit. As […]
Day: January 6, 2016
NASA Improving Aircraft Fuel Consumption With This Unexpected Technique
It’s easy to imagine how things like wind and weight affect aircraft fuel consumption, but it’s harder to comprehend how insect residue on aircraft wings and fuselage could be a contributing factor to fuel efficiency. […]
Officials Forecasting La Nina Weather Effects As El Nino Dies Out
Weather forecasters are saying that the El Nino cycle of 2015 and 2016 has reached its peak, and now they are warning of La Nina. The effects of La Nina could be felt as early […]
Obama Expands Gun Checks, Draws Swift Criticism
President Barack Obama has announced a series of executive orders that will place stronger restrictions on the sale of firearms. The mandates will require that background checks must be performed on all gun sales, including […]
Gene-Editing Drug Files For IPO With Google And Gates Backing
The drug maker Editas Medicine Inc. uses a gene-editing technique called Crispr, a technology that has the potential to cure genetic diseases but has also been referred to by some as a drug with the […]