Year: 2021
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter to Make First Flight Attempt Sunday
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity’s first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. If all proceeds as planned, the 4-pound (1.8-kg) rotorcraft is expected to take off from Mars’ Jezero Crater Sunday, April 11, at 12:30 p.m. local Mars solar time (10:54 p.m. EDT, 7:54…
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FDA Releases Action Plan for Reducing Exposure to Toxic Elements from Foods for Babies, Young Children
Protecting one of our most vulnerable populations, babies and young children, is among the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest priorities. Today, we’re announcing a new action plan, Closer to Zero, that sets forth our approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods commonly eaten by babies and young children to the lowest possible levels.…
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Seeding Change Documentary Inspiring Consumers to Shop Smarter for the Planet Debuts on Earth Day
Seeding Change explores how businesses are working to create positive change SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — This Earth Day, Seeding Change, an award-winning, thought-provoking documentary will give an inside look into how large corporations affect climate change, inspiring consumers to shop smarter. Directed by renowned filmmaker Richard Yelland, the film takes a first-hand look at mission-based businesses…
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The New Hit Animated Comedy TV Pilot ‘Daddydelphia’ Awarded Its Sixth Festival Win and 25th Official Selection
Created By Harold Eric and Cityledge in the Midst of the Pandemic, Daddydelphia Has Been Garnering Critical Acclaim NEW YORK, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The critically acclaimed animated comedy television pilot, Daddydelphia, was recently awarded its sixth festival win and 25th official selection—all within one month of the pilot premiere. The newest additions to this winning tally include…
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Augmented Reality for Craft Beer Industry, Packaging to Follow
A high-tech concept that turns product packaging into interactive ‘virtual’ displays could help to drive craft beer’s popularity even higher, with today’s announcement that the technology would roll out to the industry in 2021. The platform, aptly named BEERSCANS™ has been developed for the industry and is a tool for brewers to offer a unique…
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2CELLOS Reunite for Vibrant Rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer”
Croatian duo Luka Šulić and Hauser of 2CELLOS have reunited to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a fiery cover of one of Bon Jovi’s most notable tracks, “Livin’ on a Prayer,” along with an accompanying video showcasing their imitable playing style. Marking the first release for the pair in two years, this rendition, available today via Sony Music Masterworks, delivers all of…
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Krystal Shakes Up Spring With Peachy Drinks and $1 Chili Cheese Pups®, Starting April 19
Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South, is saying “Hello, Spring!” with some great deals and refreshing new items. Starting on Monday, April 19, participating Krystal restaurants will be serving up Chili Cheese Pups® for just $1 or a meal deal with two Chili Cheese Pups® and small Tots for $3.99.…
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Melita’s Table 7-Week Seed Challenge Invites Communities to Grow Food Together to Celebrate Earth Day
Melita’s Table wants to connect all of you in the fun of growing your very own seed. Melita’s Table, a popular whole foods restaurant specializing in Latin dishes, is getting ready to celebrate Earth Day with its worldwide online community through a 7-Week Seed Challenge. The challenge encourages participants to give back to the Earth…
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Hospitals Across the USA Are Taking Steps to Provide Equitable Care and Inclusivity to Minority Patients
Celebrate National Minority Health Month with Vidatak’s solutions that reduce health disparities. Your response to this opportunity counts. ANN ARBOR, Mich – When patients and providers speak different languages, hospital leadership must recognize the increased risk of miscommunication and clinical errors inherent to this predicament. These miscommunications, misunderstandings and errors result in adverse events and inequitable care. Hospital…
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Climate change cut farming productivity growth 21% since 1960s
Newswise — ITHACA, N.Y. – Despite important agricultural advancements to feed the world in the last 60 years, a Cornell University-led study shows that global farming productivity is 21% lower than it could have been without climate change. This is the equivalent of losing about seven years of farm productivity increases since the 1960s. The future potential…