IHOP Returns to Its Old Name after Temporary Name Change Posted August 24, 2018 Restaurant chain IHOP has returned to its original name after a temporary name change. Last June, IHOP changed its name to “IHOb” as part of a marketing campaign to promote its…
Paris to Discontinue Using Paper Subway Tickets Posted August 23, 2018 Paris will phase out its metro tickets and will introduce a new automated subway system. The Ile-de-France Mobilites
Research: Virtual Reality Experience Boosts Confidence and Cognitive Skills Posted August 22, 2018 Virtual reality (VR) experience can enhance cognitive performance and self-esteem, a new study found. Researchers from the University of Barce…
New Technology Can Sense People’s Movements through Walls Posted August 21, 2018 Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a software that can sense and track people’s actions through walls. Called RF-Pose, the technolo…
Twitter Removes Fake Accounts Posted August 20, 2018 Twitter has deleted millions of fake accounts in an effort to curb social media fraud. In May and June, the popular social media company reportedly deleted 70 …
Resort Offers Unique Bath Treatment Posted August 19, 2018 Naftalan [nuhf-tuh-LUHN] Resort in Azerbaijan /ˌæzɚˌbaɪˈʤɑːn…
Top US Schools Stop Requiring Essay Scores from Applicants Posted August 18, 2018 Top US universities and colleges are waiving the essay requirement from standardized tests for student admission. Stanford, Princeton, and Bro…
Scientists Find Way to Make Biodegradable Plastic from Trees Posted August 17, 2018 University of Warwick /ˈwɒr.ɪk/ researchers have discovered a way to create biodegradable plastic using a substance found in …
Study: Green Spaces Can Improve One’s Health Posted August 16, 2018 Exposure to green spaces boosts overall health, according to a new study. University of East Anglia researchers reviewed more than 140 studies that involved over 290 million pa…
New Food Monitoring Technology Developed to Reduce Food Waste Posted August 15, 2018 A new line of smart food containers called Ovie Smarterware helps minimize food waste by letting users know when their food will spoil. Developed by Chicago-ba…