Cars could shut off if stolen / on demand
By Hicbd
"Stolen cars can be shut off remotely with the help of a variety of systems and devices, including:
- Remote vehicle disabling systems
These systems allow authorized users to remotely stop or slow down a vehicle, prevent it from moving, or stop it from starting.
- OnStar's Remote Ignition Block™
This feature can be used to remotely prevent a thief from restarting a stolen vehicle that is parked and turned off. OnStar also has a global-tracking device that allows police to find stolen vehicles and, with the owner's permission, turn off the engine.
- Hidden kill switches
Some people install hidden kill switches to protect their cars from theft. These switches can interrupt the starter circuit or require the user to flip a specific sequence of switches to start the car."
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Flood recession agriculture could be beneficial / help smallholder farmers
By Hicbd
"Farmers have long used flood recession agriculture to take advantage of the fertile alluvial soil and natural irrigation that floods provide. And as climate change makes rainfall and flooding more erratic and intense, this practice has become more important than ever."
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Fish music could help coral reefs
By Hicbd
"In a unique and innovative approach to marine conservation, scientists have turned to an unconventional method to rejuvenate struggling coral reefs — fish music. Beneath the waves, where the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems is under constant threat, researchers are utilizing underwater speakers to broadcast rhythmic sounds, creating a symphony that aims to benefit both marine life and coral health."
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Testosterone therapy could be harmful
By Hicbd
"Prescriptions for testosterone cypionate, a generic form commonly sold by the clinics, have increased by eight times since 2010. When added to branded products, the total number of testosterone prescriptions is at a record high, according to prescription tracker Iqvia. Some men swear by the treatment. Others suffer its side effects. Advertising for testosterone rarely mentions the risk of male breast enlargement, shrunken testicles, blood clots and infertility."
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Calendar friends could help with grief
By Hicbd
"That was when one of Baker’s friends, Carla Vail, thought up a way to continue the help for an entire year. She called it the “Calendar Girls." Vail gathered the names of 31 of Baker’s friends who wanted to help, and assigned each friend a particular day...Vail also gave Baker the names on the calendar, so Baker could know what to expect each day."
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Scientific fraud could be prosecuted
By Hicbd
"Unfortunately, fraud and misconduct in the scientific community isn’t nearly as rare as one might like to believe. We also know that the consequences of being caught are frequently underwhelming. It can take years to get a bad paper retracted, even if the flaws are readily apparent. Sometimes, scientists alleged to have falsified their data file frivolous lawsuits against their peers who point it out, further silencing anyone who would speak out about bad data. And we know that this behavior can have high stakes, and can dramatically affect treatment options for patients."
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Business cards could be handed out for playdates
By Hicbd
"Playdates are serious business, now that children are passing out formal business cards to lock in their future hangouts with new pals. That’s what mom influencer Vanity Rodriguez found out after her child came home from school with a playdate business card...It’s part of a growing trend among parents who are advocating for more in-person playdates and creative approaches for exchanging contact information IRL."
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U.S. hospice care could not have fraud / mismanagement / abuse
By Hicbd
"But like anything, hospice is subject to fraud, mismanagement and abuse. One government report estimated that hospice’s inappropriate billing costs Medicare hundreds of millions per year...The government has some red lines at its disposal, 'but one of the key issues is, outside of major fraud cases, there are shockingly few consequences for bad behavior,” Oliver summarized. “And the barriers to operating a hospice can be much lower than you think.' A medical background isn’t required, for one, and Medicare only requires that hospices be inspected once every three years."
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Strangers could share inner thoughts through a phone / photo
By Hicbd
"Now, though, Bloom talks and listens for the sake of art. His Instagram series A View from a Bridge invites strangers walking over London’s bridges to share their thoughts on life through an old-school red telephone, and pairs each recording with an introspective, carefully chosen piece of music."
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Face masks could have printed faces
By Hicbd
"You might have seen our masks on Good Morning America, The Late Show, WSJ, Will Smith's Instagram, or on TikTok. That's us! We're a service that prints realistic faces onto fabric masks. These are sure to get double-takes and make people around you have a brighter day."
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