Yoga and Meditation for Health Gain Popularity among Americans Posted December 29, 2018 More Americans are practicing yoga and meditation, research has found. Based on 2017 data, 14.3% of American adults said that they had practiced yoga in the past year, while 14…
Fisherman Saves Baby from Drowning Posted December 28, 2018 A fisherman saved a baby from drowning at a New Zealand beach. A couple and their 18-month-old baby, Malachi / ˈmæləkaɪ /, went on vacation…
Montreal Protocol Helpful in the Ozone Layer’s Recovery Posted December 27, 2018 The ozone layer is slowly recovering from damage due to the concerted efforts of countries that signed the Montreal /
Intelligence Is Not Enough to Succeed, Study Suggests Posted December 26, 2018 A recent study suggests that intelligence or cognitive skills alone are not enough to help a person succeed. Researchers from the University of Adelaide in Aus…
Fake Bulgarian Citizenship Documents Sold to Foreigners Posted December 25, 2018 An investigation found that some Bulgarian government officials have been selling fake citizenship documents to foreigners. The International Criminal Police Organization (Inte…
World’s First Foldable Smartphone Unveiled Posted December 24, 2018 A start-up has launched the world’s first foldable smartphone. Royole, a California-based company that specializes in flexible screens, showcased the smartphone at a conference…
Company Allows Employees to Request for and Approve Salary Raises Posted December 23, 2018 A US-based company allows employees to request and vote for a salary raise. Squaremouth, an online company comparing and selling travel insurance, started operating in Florida …
Report: Humans Have Wiped out 60% of Animal Populations Posted December 22, 2018 Sixty percent of animal populations have been eliminated since 1970 due to human activities, according to the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). The ZSL prepared a com…
Museumgoers Taking Selfies Damage Artworks by Popular Artists Posted December 21, 2018 A group of women taking selfies damaged artworks by renowned Spanish artists in Yekaterinburg / jɛˌ
University in Pennsylvania to Have a Pet-Friendly Residence Hall Posted December 20, 2018 Lock Haven University (LHU) in Pennsylvania will soon allow students to keep pets in one of the school’s dormitories. The LHU is introducing a pet-friendly pro…