Articles by Ted Ranosa
Bison 'Coming Home' From Alberta To Montana Indian Reservation
A herd of plains bison, also known as buffalos, is set to be transported from the Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana next month. American Indian tribal leaders hope that the return of the bison will be able to restore local population of the animals in the reserve.
Chinese Companies Say No To Hiring As Capex Growth Falls By 40 Percent
A new report by the data analytics company China Beige Book International has found that Chinese companies have opted not to expand their workforce in the first quarter of 2016. This is because many of these firms have experienced a 40 percent drop in their capital expenditure since the second quarter of 2014.
Easter Snow And Rain Help Dampen Largest Wildfire In Kansas History
Firefighting teams in Oklahoma and Kansas trying to contain the Anderson Creek Fire since last week received some help from the Easter snowfall on Sunday. However, officials say that they still need more than a little bit of precipitation in order to put out the heavier fuel sources for the fire.
Man Loses Leg After Shooting Lawn Mower Packed With Explosives: Everything You Need To Know About Tannerite
A Georgia man lost his leg after an old riding lawn mower he shot suddenly exploded and sent a piece of metal towards him. According to the police, the lawn mower was filled with an explosive chemical known as Tannerite.
There's A Big Fish Fossil On Mars, UFO Blogger Claims Upon Seeing Latest NASA Curiosity Rover Photo
UFO hunter Scott C. Waring is claiming that he has discovered a fossilized or petrified fish lying on the Martian surface from one of the latest images sent back to Earth by NASA's Curiosity Rover. He said that the existence of the fish could prove NASA's finding of oceans on Mars.
Comet Linear Comes Into View: When And How To See The Green Comet
The green-colored Comet LINEAR is set to make its transit across the sky over the Northern Hemisphere in the final few days of March. Skywatchers can catch a glimpse of the comet using binoculars even though the Moon could flood the sky with its own light on these days.
Amazon's Alexa Gets Smarter And Can Now Control Your Nest Thermostat
Amazon's voice command system Alexa can now be used to take control of a Nest thermostat in order to make adjustments to a room's temperature. Owners simply have to ask Alexa to either increase or lower the temperature to fit their liking.
US Indicts 7 Iranians On Charges Of Hacking Banks And New York Dam
Seven Iranian nationals were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York City on Thursday in relation to cyberattacks carried out on at least 46 major financial institutions and companies in the U.S. Those named were also accused of attempting to take control of the computer network used for New York's Bowman Avenue Dam.
NASA Experiments On Inflatable Habitat Modules That Docks With ISS
NASA is set to test a newly-developed space habitat known as the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module by sending a unit to space and attaching it to the ISS. Astronauts will then monitor the performance of the inflatable habitat, particularly its ability to protect inhabitants from the harsh environment of space.
Ideal Conceal's Pistol Is A Deadly Weapon That You Can Discreetly Carry As A Smartphone
Minnesota-based gunmaker Ideal Conceal has developed a new two-shot pistol that can be folded to make it look like an ordinary smartphone. However, the gun's easy-to-conceal design is a cause for concern among law enforcement officials.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Begins April: What Is It And When Is The Best Time To Watch
The Earth is making another pass near the orbit of Halley's Comet this coming April and May. This gives stargazers and space fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.
Not Just For Breast Cancer: Mammogram May Help Detect Heart Disease
A new study set to be presented at the upcoming conference of the American College of Cardiology suggests that routine mammography can also be used to reveal the likelihood of a person to develop cardiovascular disease. This is because of the link between the presence of calcified plaque in the coronary and breast arteries of a patient.
Apple TV 4 Jailbreak: Here's How To Do It Using Pangu
The Pangu Team, the group that created jailbreaking programs for iOS devices, has just released the first jailbreaking tool for the Apple TV. The Pangu 1.0 tool can be downloaded from the team's website.
You're Not On Facebook, That's Instagram's Notification Tab
Instagram users can now receive updates on their account through the web version of the picture-sharing app. The new tab on the website lets users know about recent follows, tags, likes, or comments on their account.
New York Finally Lifts Ban On MMA
The New York State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that effectively lifts the ban on mixed martial arts in the state. The sport had been prohibited in New York since 1997.
Fallout 4 Automatron DLC: How To Download, Install And Start
Automatron, the first expansion for Bethesda's popular adventure-shooter 'Fallout 4', is now available for download. Players who own the game's season pass will have the DLC automatically downloaded and installed by their gaming platform, but there is also an option to have it downloaded manually.
Amazon Bans UK-Based Customer Who Returned 37 'Defective' Items
An online shopper in the United Kingdom has been banned from buying items from Amazon after he had repeatedly sent back 37 out of the 343 items he had purchased over the past two years. The company told him that he can no longer use his gift card balance as such vouchers can only be used on Amazon's website.
Controversial Study About Superstorms, Dramatic Sea Level Rise Now Revised And Peer Reviewed: Now What?
Climate scientists released the final version of their study, which sparked controversy in the scientific community last year. According to them, unless the current pace of fossil fuel use changes, the world is bound to experience an abrupt climate shift.
Bob Ebeling, Engineer Who Forewarned NASA About Challenger Disaster, Dies
Bob Ebeling, the engineer who tried to warn his bosses at Morton Thiokol about the potential danger surrounding the Space Shuttle Challenger's launch in 1986, passed away in Utah on Monday. Ebeling was 89 years old.
Meet Liam, Apple's iPhone Recycling Robot
Apple has introduced its new robotic system, Liam, which is designed to take apart junked iPhone units and recover valuable materials in order to have them recycled or reused. The recycling robot is part of the company's program aimed at preventing its products from ending up as electronic wastes in landfills.
This Fallout 4 Mod Lets You Play As Dogmeat: Things Get Weird But Don't Ask Why
A new ‘Fallout 4’ mod allows players to explore the Wasteland as Dogmeat or any other canine character in the game. Dog characters are limited to using only bites for their attacks, but they can still use various dog gear and the standard issue Pip-Boy.
'Batman v Superman' Premier Is Almost Here, And This Video Gives You A Good Reason To Watch It In IMAX
IMAX has released a short clip from the upcoming film 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' that was shot using its camera system. The video shows the 'Knightmare' scene in the film that was recorded using the 2:4:1 ratio of traditional theatrical screens and the 1:9:1 and 1:43:1 ratios of IMAX theaters.
Meet Tanana Arctic, A Possible Ancient Hybrid Butterfly Discovered In Alaska: Why You Should Care
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida suggests that the newly discovered Tanana Arctic could be a rare example of a hybridized butterfly species. It is likely that the creature is the offspring of the White-veined Arctic and the Chryxus Arctic, which both lived in the Alaskan wilderness sometime in the past.
Microsoft Developing Porting Tool So You Can Run Chrome Extensions In Edge Browser
Jabob Rossi, one of the engineers working on Microsoft Edge, announced through Twitter on Friday that they are currently working on a porting tool that would allow users to launch Chrome extensions using the new browser. However, only a select number of extensions would be made available for download for now the being.
Want To Buy 9.7-Inch iPad? Be Ready To Pay $599 For Base Model, Sources Reveal
The long-rumored 9.7-inch iPad is set to be unveiled at Apple's upcoming event on March 21. The new tablet is considered to be a smaller version of the iPad Pro since it will also have similar features, such as support for a Smart Keyboard and quad stereo speakers.
This Bird Is Small But Very Brutal: Shrike Impales Victims On Thorns Or Barbed Wires
Shrikes may not look like the typical predators in the wild, but they are able to make up for what they lack physically using their brain. Instead of using sharp talons to keep their prey in place when they feed, these tiny birds impale their victims unto a thorn or a barbed wire before they rip through their flesh with their beak.
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Donates $1 Million For Ocean Conservation Through Debt-For-Nature Swap
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $1 million to help fund efforts to protect the oceans surrounding the small African nation of the Seychelles. The donation is part of a project involving the national government of the Seychelles, private organizations and the group Nature Conservancy.
'Destiny' Spring Update Arrives April 12: New Gear, PVE Challenges, Quest And More
The latest update for Bungie's popular shooting game is slated for an April 12 release. Some of the additional game content featured in the update includes new and updated player gear, a new quest involving the Blighted Chalice strike and new PvE challenges.
Facebook Messenger Basketball Game: Here's How To Unlock And Play
After adding a hidden chess mini-game in its Messenger app, Facebook has now launched a similar feature where users can play simple pop-a-shot game using the messaging service. This can be accessed by typing in the basketball emoji in Messenger and sending it to another person.
Fallout 4 Automatron DLC: Bethesda Introduces Ada, Your Customizable Robot Companion
The upcoming Automatron expansion for 'Fallout 4' is set to give players the ability to build robot companions in the game. These robots are fully customizable, allowing players to adjust their limbs, body armor, paint schemes, abilities and even their voices.
