A new study by NASA has found that Antarctica has started gaining ice sheets as it was accumulating about 10,000 years ago. Scientists say that the new data offer previously unrecorded gains in Antarctica, and challenges the reports of the 2013 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that Antarctica is losing ice. According to the study published in the Journal of ...
Read More »Ryan White HIV/AIDS awareness program awarded $2.2B in grants
U.S Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced that the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program has been awarded $2.2 billion dollars in grants. The donation aims to ensure that the affected people in the United States are getting proper healthcare, necessary medication and treatment on time. The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, is an act to make changes ...
Read More »World’s fastest silicon phototransistor could speed up digital cameras
Researchers and engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) have created the world’s most responsive and fastest flexible silicon transistor. For the first time, engineers have created a flexible silicon phototransistor that can sense high-sensitivity photodetection and stable performance under bending conditions. The highlight of the newly developed transistor is its size, which can be used to improve products like digital ...
Read More »Mahaffey Theater to Host Former Beach Boys Brian Wilson
Having a new album entitled “No Pier Pressure” and an outstanding biopic called “Love & Mercy” finished, Brian Wilson has enjoyed one amazing year. Even though he is no longer one of the famous Beach Boys, Wilson has been touring. As part of that, he will perform at the St. Petersburg Mahaffey Theater. Wilson has a long history as being ...
Read More »Downtown Tampa School Getting Needed Transformation
The St. Peter Claver Catholic School in downtown Tampa is getting a makeover thanks to employees of Lightning and other volunteers. Approximately 150 employees of the company joined forces with Majestic Athletic, United Way Suncoast, and students from the University of South Florida’s Sports and Entertainment department to create a more updated and inviting atmosphere in the school for students, faculty, and ...
Read More »New Jobs with Johnson & Johnson Coming to Tampa Bay
Over the next three years, as many as 500 new jobs will come to Tampa Bay. Johnson & Johnson, a highly successful and revered medical equipment and pharmaceutical company, announced it will open an 111,000 square foot facility. For operations, at least 500 new jobs will be created with an average annual salary of $75,000. Reports of new jobs was ...
Read More »Fall Concerts in Tampa Bay
Along with beautiful weather, fabulous restaurants, and tons of exciting things to see, Tampa Bay will be hosting a long list of concerts for the fall lineup. In addition to international recording artists, people will have the opportunity to be entertained by local talent. Wrestling fans can purchase tickets for WWE Raw to be held on August 31 at 7:30 ...
Read More »Young Boy Fostered by Polk County Sheriff’s Office
For some children it takes much longer to get into a good foster home than expected. This was the case for an eight-year-old boy being referred to simply as “Jodi”. For a number of weeks, the boy has been waiting patiently with little to do at the offices for the Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services hoping that soon ...
Read More »Saying Goodbye to the St. Petersburg Pier
After some controversy, the St. Petersburg Pier is being demolished today. Known fondly as “The Pier”, the iconic 42-year-old pier is being taken down after approval from the city. At 5:00 pm, the public can attend the Celebrating the St. Petersburg Pier in honor of the pier’s long history but also for a new project known as Pursuing the Future. ...
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