Robotic Jellyfish to Monitor Coral Reefs Posted November 3, 2018 Robots resembling jellyfish were recently created for marine research. Engineers from Florida Atlantic University and the US Office of Naval Research made five…
Nelson Mandela Statue Unveiled at UN Headquarters Posted November 2, 2018 The late South African president Nelson Mandela was memorialized with a statue on his 100th birthday. Last September, a life-size statue of Mandela was raised …
Harvard Fundraising Campaign Sets New Record, Receives Criticisms Posted November 1, 2018 Harvard University’s campaign has set a new record for fundraising efforts in higher education schools. The campaign to raise money for the university was launched in 2013. Aft…
Certain Physical Response to Music Signals Good Well-Being Posted October 31, 2018 Experiencing goosebumps indicates healthy life and good relationships, a new study has found. The research was part of the Summer of Goosebumps study,…
Haruki Murakami Declines Award Nomination Posted October 30, 2018 World-renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami declined a nomination for a literature award. Earlier this year, Murakami was short-listed for …
Toddler with Rare Disorder Gains Social Media Attention Posted October 29, 2018 A toddler afflicted with a rare bone disorder gained popularity on social media because of her vivacious personality. Three-year-old Cyn’Niah …
Volvo Presents New Self-Driving Truck Posted October 28, 2018 Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo recently unveiled its newest self-driving truck called Vera. The company’s new autonomous truck is electric-powered and feat…
Scientists Find Oldest Rock Drawing in South African Cave Posted October 27, 2018 Scientists have just discovered the oldest known rock drawing in the world. The drawing was found in Blombos Cave, South Africa, which has been the source of numerous a…
Online Beverage Brand Opens First Physical Store Posted October 26, 2018 Online beverage brand Dirty Lemon has opened its first physical store in Manhattan, New York. Launched in 2015, Dirty Lemon offers healthy drinks and initially…
Music Education in the United Kingdom Experiences Budget Cuts Posted October 25, 2018 Music education in the United Kingdom is facing budget cuts. The British music industry has raised concerns about how reduced funding for music education in UK state schools hi…