Russian Lake Attracts Many Visitors despite Warnings Posted August 21, 2019 A man-made lake in Siberia, Russia, is attracting numerous visitors despite warnings about its toxic waters. The artificial lake, widely referred to as “Novosi…
Study: Cockroaches Developing Resistance to Insecticides Posted August 20, 2019 A study revealed that cockroaches are evolving to become nearly impossible to exterminate using insecticides. Scientists from Purdue University in Indiana, Uni…
UK Gambling Firms to Increase Assistance to Anti-Gambling Addiction Programs Posted August 19, 2019 Gambling firms in the United Kingdom have pledged to pay higher voluntary contributions to support initiatives that help people with gambling-related problems. …
Startup Creates World’s First Bluetooth Cassette Player Posted August 18, 2019 Hong Kong-based startup NINM Lab has unveiled the world’s first Bluetooth cassette player. The device, called IT’S OK, can do what old cassette players can do:…
Study: Bacteria-Containing Supplement May Help Prevent Diabetes and Hypertension Posted August 17, 2019 A recent study has found that a certain bacterium can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart illnesses. The study was led by Professor Patrice Cani of the Catholic University of…
Ancient Artifact for Sale at Auction Despite Protest Posted August 16, 2019 A UK auction house decided to sell an ancient artifact in spite of protest by Egyptians. Christie's London auction house recently sold a 3,000-year-old artifact. A young Egypti…
Tourist Buses to be Banned in Paris Posted August 15, 2019 The local government of Paris, France, is planning to ban tourist buses from entering the city center because of overtourism concerns. The buses crisscross Par…
Toyota Makes Robot that Shoots Free Throws like a Pro Posted August 14, 2019 A new robot created by a team of Toyota engineers set a Guinness World Record after demonstrating its impressive free-throw shooting skills. Toyota Motor Corpo…
Scientists Discover Nerve Cells that Control Hunger Posted August 13, 2019 Scientists at the University of Arizona (UA) have found a series of neurons, or nerve cells, that can turn appetite on and off. The UA Department of Neuroscien…
US University Awards Student Scholarship to Play Video Games Posted August 12, 2019 A college in Missouri [mi-ZOO R-ee] recently awarded a full scholarship to a stude…