Innovation is better known as a new method or idea. It’s something all of us strive for, and it’s something that is happening every minute of every day, all around us. Modern manufacturing is continuing to build, change, and develop with our rapidly expanding society, a trend that has been labeled “Industry 4.0”.

Workers in car factories and plants have been at a very particular risk since 1979, shortly after the first run of the first Ford Fiesta was unveiled. And now, for the first time in the over 100 year history of a Ford Motor plant in Michigan, a young worker has been killed by a robot.

The flood water is starting to recede, and power is returning to many counties across Texas, Florida, and other locations affected by the recent barrage of storms. However, this does not mean the danger is over, as large amounts of standing water, contaminated areas, and toxic mold has left the affected areas with a serious risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Extreme weather has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s seldom fun for anyone or anything that goes through it.However, with winter coming many of us humans can escape the freezing temperatures and snow, but animals and livestock don’t always enjoy the same creature comforts.

This past week an owl that was stuck by a talon in the netting of a local golf driving range was set free by Fresno, California area firefighters.