Author: Jon Scaccia

Cicadas!

Where I live wasn’t part of the Brood X shenanigans earlier this year. Instead, we generally get cicadas yearly toward the back end of the summer. That’s one thing I… Read More

Emails or Direct Mail? Which Works Best?

Imagine you’re walking to your mailbox, and among the usual bills and flyers, you find a colorful brochure from your favorite beauty store. Later, while checking your emails, you see… Read More

Catching Hidden Faults

Belt conveyors are a staple in industries ranging from manufacturing to mining. These machines efficiently move large quantities of materials over long distances. However, the conveyor’s numerous rollers are prone… Read More

Come Up Screaming

Warning: This article has a pretty graphic image. The Mysterious Case of the Screaming Mummy When most people think of mummies, they picture serene, almost peaceful faces wrapped in linen…. Read More

The Mystery of Vanishing Surnames

Have you ever wondered if your surname could disappear? It sounds like the stuff of fiction, but it’s a real phenomenon. Since 1901, about 200,000 surnames have vanished from England… Read More

Predicting the Next Invasive Species

When you think of invasive species, you might picture vines choking out local plants or animals disrupting local ecosystems. But how do these invasive species make their way to new… Read More