Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age
By Andy Coghlan From new Scientist Can exercise during childhood protect you against memory loss many decades later? Exercise early in life seems to have lifelong benefits for the brain, in rats at least. “This is an animal study, but…
Qualcomm’s new depth-sensing camera is surprisingly effective
By Cherlynn Low From engadget The IR-based system could be the next dual camera. Dual cameras are so passé. Qualcomm is getting ready to define the next generation of cameras for the Android ecosystem. It’s adding three new camera modules…
Tracking a solar eruption through the solar system
Ten spacecraft, from ESA’s Venus Express to NASA’s Voyager-2, felt the effect of a solar eruption as it washed through the Solar System while three other satellites watched, providing a unique perspective on this space weather event. Scientists working on…
Unmanned SLS launch
NASA study finds first SLS launch should be unmanned for safety By Rob LeFebvre From engadget The cost of adding astronauts to a maiden voyage is prohibitive. It’s an exciting time for spaceflight, for sure. Both NASA and SpaceX have…
Everything you must know about Bitcoin Cloud Mining and Bitcoin Mining Pools
From WN What is Cloud Mining? In the case of cloud mining of bitcoins , ethereum , Litecoins and many other cryptocurrnecys – is simplified considerably. Cloud Mining vendors provide computing power for a one-time fee, so you can easily…
15 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 H/cane & 2 Dist Atlantic
Aug 15 Tuesday 2017 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2017 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on…
Biggest dinosaur ever discovered gets a name
BY SASHA LEKACH From Mashable The biggest dinosaur ever to walk the Earth finally has a name. It’s called Patagotitan mayorum, according to a study published inProceedings of the Royal Society B. The titanosaur weighed 76 tons and stretched 122…
Largest class graduates from prestigious regional STEM programme
From Barbados Today The Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF), a non-profit organization promoting science and technology in the Caribbean, has announced the graduation of 24 students – the largest class yet – from its flagship programme, the Student Programme for Innovation…
An Iranian drone came within 100 feet of a US jet that was trying to land
By Idrees Ali, Reuters From Business Insider An Iranian drone came within 100 feet (31 meters) of a U.S. Navy warplane as it prepared to land on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. The…
Surprising facts about dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Living in high temperature areas creates many self-proclaimed “experts” about the heat index, dangerous temperatures and related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But, some facts about our body’s reaction to hot weather may surprise even the…








