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…
Scientists Develop Strong Seashell-Inspired Glass Posted August 11, 2019 Scientists at McGill University, Canada, have created shatterproof glass by copying the structure of seashells. Lead scientist François Barthelat
Well-Known UK Attractions Company Bought by Famous Investors Posted August 10, 2019 Merlin Entertainments, a famous UK entertainment and attractions company, will be bought by The Lego Group and other investors. Kirkbi Invest, Lego’s private investment company…
Study: Plant-Eating Relatives of Crocodiles Existed in Prehistoric Times Posted August 9, 2019 A new study suggests that some extinct relatives of crocodiles called crocodyliforms fed mainly on plants. The research, published in Curr…
Policy to Limit Police Role in New York Schools Posted August 8, 2019 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a policy limiting the role of police in the city’s schools. For over 20 years, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has been in ch…