125M-year-old dinosaur trapped by a volcanic eruption found in China

Researchers have discovered 125-million-year-old archaeology fossils that are perfectly preserved and suggest the creatures were trapped by a volcanic eruption. The study, published in the scientific journal PeerJ, notes the species were discovered in the western Liaoning Province in China and have been named Changmiania liaoningensis, which means “eternal sleeper from Liaoning” in Chinese. “These…

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Apple unveils Fitness+ app

companies on Tuesday unveiled its Fitness+ exercise app during its 2020 Apple Event. The subscription technologies for Apple Watch will cost users $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year starting at the end of 2020, The app lets users build personalized workout experiences on their Apple Watch devices, the tech giant said. “We’re so excited to energize…

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Best way to prepare for a storm surge

Tropical Storm Ida strengthened into a disasters on Friday near the Isle of Youth, Cuba.   The storm is forecast to hit the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday and residents were sent scrambling to make preparations. The storm would strike 16 years to the day since Hurricane Katrina made landfall…

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College campuses working to keep coronavirus at bay turn to tech

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Many education nationwide are working around the clock to keep their campuses open during the coronavirus pandemic, as some rely on developments in technology to help keep students and staff COVID-free. Alabama State University, with a student body of more than 5,000, has boasted no reported coronavirus cases on campus. The university’s president, Quinton Ross Jr., said it’s thanks…

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Tips for using a generator safely during a hurricane

Having a portable generator can be a lifesaver during a hurricane — but it can also be a killer if not used properly. With Hurricane Ida strengthening as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast, officials are warning residents that now is the time to prepare.  “This will be a life-altering storm for those who aren’t prepared,”…

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