Secrets to Long Life Revealed by Examination of Extinct Tortoise Species’ DNA Posted January 28, 2019 A team of researchers is studying the DNA of a Pinta Island tortoise [TAWR-tuh s] / ˈtoɚtəs / to de…
Luxembourg to Make Public Transportation Free Posted January 27, 2019 Luxembourg becomes the first country to have plans of offering free public transportation to commuters. The small and prosperous country in Western Europe will…
Nurseries Slow Down Children’s Physical Development by Prohibiting Risky Activities Posted January 26, 2019 Nurseries in the United Kingdom are hindering children’s physical development by playing safe. The United Kingdom’s Office for Standards in Education, Children…
Walmart Uses Robots for Its US Stores Posted January 25, 2019 Retail giant Walmart is venturing into the use of robots in its stores in the United States. By the end of January, the biggest US retail corporation will empl…
Famous Indian YouTuber Dies at Age 107 Posted January 24, 2019 An Indian grandmother who became famous for her YouTube cooking videos passed away at age 107. Karre Mastanamma, or Mastanamma, rose to fame through her YouTube channel called …
Mobile Data Speed Beats Wi-Fi in Several Countries Posted January 23, 2019 Mobile data has outpaced Wi-Fi in 33 countries, according to a study. OpenSignal, a company that surveys the efficiency of mobile networks, claims that mobile …
Disney Films Earn $7 Billion in 2018 Posted January 22, 2019 Walt Disney Studios made $7 billion in international box office ticket sales in 2018, becoming the only film studio to hit the $7 billion milestone twice. The fil…
Restaurant in the United Kingdom Implements “No Phone Zone” Policy Posted January 21, 2019 A restaurant chain implemented a “No Phone Zone” policy in all of its UK branches. Italian-American restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's implemented the policy in its 250 store…
US Senators Urge Changing Methods for Ranking Colleges Posted January 20, 2019 US senators advised an American media company to change how it ranks colleges. US News & World Report (US News), a company that publishes news, opinions, and rankings, rece…
First Grader Is 2018’s Highest-Paid YouTuber Posted January 19, 2019 A first grader is the highest-paid YouTube star of 2018, according to Forbes. Eight-year-old Ryan from the United States stars in his own YouTube channel called “Ryan …