Nike Creates Protective Gear in Response to Pandemic Posted May 21, 2020 Leading sportswear brand Nike has repurposed its shoe and apparel materials to produce full-face shields and other protective medical equipment for healthcare wor…
Scientists Find Evidence of Rainforests in Antarctica Posted May 20, 2020 New research found evidence that swampy rainforests once existed in Antarctica. A team of European scientists discovered plant fossils in the region, which pro…
Elementary School Teacher Gives Lesson Outside Student’s Home Posted May 19, 2020 An elementary school math teacher gave a lesson outside his student’s house while on lockdown. Madison Middle School teacher Chris Waba received an email from his student, Ryle…
Tallest Waterfall in Ecuador Disappears Posted May 18, 2020 The 150-meter San Rafael Waterfall disappeared because of a sinkhole. Considered the tallest waterfall in Ecuador, the San Rafael Waterfall attracted thousands of visitors ever…
Two Animators Win Highest Award in Computer Science Posted May 17, 2020 Two animators who pioneered modern animation technology won the Turing Award, the most prestigious prize in the field of computer science. The…
Airbnb Gets Billion-Dollar Investment Posted May 16, 2020 Airbnb, an online platform for listing and renting local homes, has announced that it will receive a billion-dollar investment from Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners. In a …
UK Schools Use Apps to Address Students’ Mental Health Problems Posted May 15, 2020 Some universities in the United Kingdom have turned to mental health apps to address students’ mental health issues. According to a recent study, around 20% of…
High-End Restaurant in New York Helps Provide Food Amid Pandemic Posted May 14, 2020 Eleven Madison Park, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Manhattan, has partnered with a nonprofit organization to give food for health workers and other people in need. In an Ins…
US-Based Startup Launches Brand Exclusively for Cats Posted May 13, 2020 A new startup called Cat Person has just launched an e-commerce site for essential cat products. Cat Person offers a wide range of products exclusively for cats. These products…
Minecraft Gives Free Access to Education Platform Posted May 12, 2020 Best-selling video game Minecraft has extended free access to its online learning platform because of the unprecedented closure of many schools worldwide. Mine…