There are about 900,000 doctors in America, and the U.S. has among the highest ratios of doctors to the population of any country in the world. Doctors make an average of $270,000 a year and work an average of 55 hours. These numbers are at least two years old. Among the weakness of these data are that they do not […]

Charles “Chuck” Geschke, whose software company Adobe Inc. developed the ubiquitous Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs, died Friday at age 81 in Los Altos, Calif. His death was confirmed by the company but no cause was given. “This is a huge loss for the entire Adobe community and the technology industry, for whom he has been a guide and […]

Public health officials have struggled to find persuasive ways to convince people to get vaccinated. Researchers in science communication say being straightforward is the best way to make an impact. They suggest being honest with uncertainty, ensuring consistency, and tapping into a crowd mentality. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine remains a […]

Travelling at nearly 17,000mph, 340 miles above the Earth, a small satellite from Elon Musk’s Starlink shot past another spacecraft at a distance of 160ft. The width of a rugby pitch might seem like reasonable room for manoeuvre on Earth. But in orbit, where objects are normally separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, it was much too close for […]

One of West Hollywood’s most famous streets will be closing to traffic on weekends starting today in an effort to expand outdoor dining options. West Hollywood’s Robertson Boulevard is the target of the “Out on Robertson” pilot program. The concept will allow businesses to use sidewalks, parking spaces, and private parking lots to as dining areas. Road closures will start […]

Drafted in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB Draft, infielder Sean Kazmar Jr. made his last MLB appearance on September 23, 2008 for the San Diego Padres. He played in 19 games that year and never made it back to the Major Leagues, until today.  Called up by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Kazmar Jr. entered the Braves' game against […]

The two-decade war has cost the US $2.26 trillion, according to researchers at Brown University. That analysis doesn’t include the costs of lifetime care for veterans or future interest on money the US borrowed for the war. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The nearly two-decade war in Afghanistan has cost the United States $2.26 trillion, according to a […]