Campaign Encourages French People to Eat More Cheese Posted July 4, 2020 A new campaign is urging French people to eat more cheese because its sales have plummeted, and producers have been left with an overstock of the…
Scientists Say Lobsters Make Far-Reaching Noises Posted July 3, 2020 A species of lobster creates a unique sound that can be heard up to three kilometers away, scientists say. Called European spiny lobsters, these crustaceans ar…
Researchers Create Artificial Eye that Copies Human Eye Functions Posted July 2, 2020 Researchers built an artificial eye that mimics human eye structure and functions. A team of scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology created the Elec…
Companies Team Up to Develop Plant-Based Bottles Posted July 1, 2020 Dutch biochemical company Avantium has partnered with beverage companies Coca-Cola and Carlsberg to develop a new plant-based bottle that can decompose in a year.…
Google Lens Rolls Out New Updates Posted June 30, 2020 Google Lens, Google’s multipurpose image recognition program, recently launched an update that enables users to convert text on paper to a digitally editable vers…
US State Settles Lawsuit about Students’ Access to Quality Education Posted June 29, 2020 The state of Michigan settled a lawsuit regarding students’ right to a quality education. After four years of litigation, the state agreed to settle a case cal…
Study: Consuming Fruits, Vegetables, Tea, and Wine Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Posted June 28, 2020 A new study suggests that people who consume fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine are less susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that affects memory a…
Man Gives Out iPads to Elderly Patients Posted June 27, 2020 John Lynch, a man from New Jersey, donated iPads to help elderly patients connect with their families. Lynch’s father, who was suffering from dementia, passed away in April whi…
Restaurant Uses Mannequins to Keep Atmosphere Lively despite Pandemic Restrictions Posted June 26, 2020 A three-Michelin-star restaurant in the American state of Virginia started using mannequins as guests when it reopened last May. The Inn at Little Washington placed mannequins …
Microsoft CEO Warns against Making Remote Work Permanent Posted June 25, 2020 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that working from home permanently may have a negative impact on employees’ social interaction and mental wellness. Although the tech giant is …