Logical Science

Shutterstock. Hazel Jackson, University of Kent This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find out how to enter at the bottom. We have eyes on the front of our heads so we can see where we are going, but birds’ eyes are on the side so how do they see where they’re going? – Thomas and Luke, age six, Sussex, UK Dear Thomas an more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/09/how-do-birds-see-where-theyre-going/

There are a lot of great tips out there for saving money. From choosing the right money transfer service that doesn’t pile on fees when sending money to family overseas to skipping the high fees at the ATM, you can spend less on everyday items, so you can spend your money on the things that really matter. However, one of the best ways to save money is to get smart about what you spend on food. You’ll always have to spend some money on food, but you don’t have to drain your bank account ev more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/08/four-tips-for-spending-less-money-on-food/

As long as there is technology, there is a need for computer hardware engineers, and it’s safe to say there will always be technology. It’s also safe to say that at the turn of the 20th century, nobody imagined artificial intelligence, even though automobiles and planes were being born. Who knows what lies ahead? Computers may be getting smaller, but they still have hardware. This is one reason why the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increasing need in the U.S. for these engineers all th more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/06/the-projected-future-of-computer-hardware-engineering-jobs-in-the-u-s/

Kenneth E. Wallen, University of Arkansas If a tree falls in the forest, do you care how it was brought down? Few people think about where the wood in their furniture, floors or doors comes from or how it got there. And few would guess that one of the most illegally traded wild products worldwide is a tree, rosewood (Dalbergia). Rosewood is so widely trafficked it is called “the ivory of the forest.” Its rich reddish-brown timber is used to make furniture, flooring and musical ins more here https://logicalscience.com/2018/05/global-timber-trafficking-harms-forests-and-costs-billions-of-dollars-heres-how-to-curb-it/

Stephanie Malin, Colorado State University From the start, President Donald Trump’s administration has made dismantling regulations, especially for the oil, gas and coal industries, a top priority. And though his claims of rolling back more regulations than any other administration are exaggerated, Trump’s team has tried hard to erase many environmental and energy-related rules. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Trump have tea more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/05/how-weakened-us-fossil-fuel-regulations-threaten-environmental-justice-in-colorado/

It’s been 70 years of instant photography, thanks to Edwin Land, on the left. AP Photo Ann Elsner, Indiana University It probably happens every minute of the day: A little girl demands to see the photo her parent has just taken of her. Today, thanks to smartphones and other digital cameras, we can see snapshots immediately, whether we want to or not. But in 1944 when 3-year-old Jennifer Land asked to see the family vacation photo that her dad had just taken, the technology didn’t exist. So more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/05/70-years-of-instant-photos-thanks-to-inventor-edwin-lands-polaroid-camera/

Every business needs to implement successful marketing campaigns to make a nice profit. These ads need to change every so often to keep up with the times. More companies are finding better ways to advertise their distinctive product brand or special services. An effective marketing strategy will reach the exact people that are most likely to purchase the product. Scores of businesses now use more technology within their advertising programs. Retail stores, supermarkets, specialty shops and more here http://logicalscience.com/2018/05/better-ways-to-advertise-your-companys-product-or-service/