Day: May 13, 2022
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WATCH LIVE: STARLINK MISSION
SpaceX is targeting today, Friday, May 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 53 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The instantaneous launch window is at 3:07 p.m. PT, 22:07 UTC. The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART,…
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FDA Approves Novel, Dual-Targeted Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
In Clinical Trials, Treatment Proved More Effective Than Other Therapies Evaluated Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as an addition to diet and exercise. Mounjaro was effective at improving blood sugar and was more effective than the other diabetes…
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Boochcraft becomes first hard-kombucha brand in the world to achieve coveted B-Corp Certification
SAN DIEGO /PRNewswire/ — Boochcraft, the plant-based, organic hard kombucha company, has officially become a Certified Benefit Corporation, a label awarded exclusively to companies that voluntarily meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance. Notably, Boochcraft is the first hard-kombucha brand to achieve B-Corp status and will join more than 4,000 Certified B Corporations spanning more than 70…
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Actionable Environmental Impacts at Home: Swap common household devices to curb your carbon footprint
(Family Features) In every room of your home, you’ll likely find numerous devices, appliances and fixtures that rely on the electric grid for power. Collectively, they affect your carbon footprint more than you may realize. Converting to lower carbon alternatives can help you be a better steward for the environment while reducing your reliance on…
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Smirnoff Lemonades to Splash Down at the First-Ever Billboard MusicCon, Quenching the Thirst for Fun We’ve All Been Craving
The New Smirnoff lineup redefines fun this summer, opening the door to bold, one-of-a-kind experiences For the People NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — These days, fun is in high demand and short supply – not anymore. Smirnoff is taking over the first-ever Billboard MusicCon, elevating fun to new heights. As the presenting partner of the inaugural weekend in Las…
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Water scarcity predicted to worsen in more than 80% of croplands globally this century
Farming techniques that keep rainwater in agricultural soils could help mitigate shortages in arid regions Newswise — WASHINGTON—Agricultural water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80% of the world’s croplands by 2050, according to a new study in the AGU journal Earth’s Future. The new study examines current and future water requirements for global agriculture and predicts whether…
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Black Infusions Launches Dirty Shirley RTD
All natural, adult version of the cocktail deemed to the be the “Drink of the Summer” by the NYT. BOSTON /PRNewswire/ — According to the New York Times, the ‘drink of the summer’ is the Dirty Shirley. Enjoying this summer sip is as easy as grab-n-go as the makers of Black Infusions today launched a Dirty Shirley RTD. The Shirley Temple has…
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U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office Selects GridBright, Inc., to Lead the Effort to Integrate Solar Energy Into Utility Control Rooms Securely
Project supported by an ecosystem of utility, research, and technology collaborators, including San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Oracle SAN FRANCISCO (Newswire.com) – The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the award of GridBright‘s project “PIVA: Photovoltaic (PV) Integration using Virtual Airgap” (Award DE-EE0009631) as part of their Fiscal…
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Feeding America Study Shows Deepening Divide in Senior Hunger Rates Along Racial and Ethnic Lines
New study finds that overall senior food insecurity remained unchanged in 2020, yet racial disparities worsened CHICAGO  /PRNewswire/ — Feeding America® today released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2020, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report sheds light on the extent to which food insecurity – or having limited access…