Scientists dupe infrared cameras with thermal camouflage
Scientists have created a graphene-based material that can outwit thermal cameras by masking hot objects. The film provides a layer of camouflage by appearing to match the ambient temperature, potentially making the object it’s covering seem invisible to the cameras. The material combines graphene, nylon, gold and polythene coated with a liquid containing charged molecules. […]
Google Calendar auto-rejects meetings when you’re on vacation
No longer will you have to meekly reply to someone to say you can’t get to a meeting they set up in Google Calendar when you’re already on vacation. The scheduling app will now do the work for you, as Google continues to promote digital wellbeing. You can set up a custom out of office […]
Even Wealthy Americans Are Worried About Healthcare in Retirement
Though retirement is a period many workers look forward to, it’s a worrisome milestone in many regards — and healthcare is no exception. The combination of moving from a group employer plan to Medicare and from a steady paycheck to a fixed income is enough to make even well-to-do seniors question their personal financial outlook. […]
Pete the Planner: First step you must take to financial security
The evolution of personal finance advice in the United States in the past 20 years has been nothing short of remarkable. The late nineties, although often noted as the era of the dot com bubble, was also known for an effort to get Americans to set more money aside for retirement. Pensions had been on […]
Nearly 66% of Savers Are Making This Smart 401(k) Move
One major benefit of saving in a 401(k) over an IRA is getting an opportunity to snag free money in the form of an employer match. It’s estimated that 92% of companies that sponsor a 401(k) also offer matching contributions to varying degrees, and if yours does the same, you have a real opportunity to […]
The Smart Financial Move Nearly 1 in 3 Young Adults Is Making
Being relatively new to the workforce is hard. For many young adults, that means earning a less-than-stellar salary and grappling with student loan debt. It’s no wonder, then, that nearly one out of every three people aged 18 to 34 is living back home with his or her parents. In fact, the percentage of young […]