Object Suspected to Come from Outside the Solar System Flies near Earth Posted December 25, 2017 A mysterious object suspected to be our solar system’s first interstellar visitor hurtled past Earth last October. The object was discovered b…
Autographed Notes by Albert Einstein Sold at an Auction Posted December 24, 2017 Two notes written by Albert Einstein were sold at an auction in Jerusalem. The notes date back to 1922 when Einstein found out during his trip in Japan that he…
Doctor Diagnoses Own Cancer Using iPhone Ultrasound Device Posted December 23, 2017 A surgeon learned about his cancer after scanning his throat using an iPhone-connected ultrasound machine. After experiencing throat discomfort, Dr. John Martin examined his co…
Millennials Boost Luxury Market Posted December 22, 2017 Millennials’ spending has caused a surge in the global sales of luxury goods, according to a report. Multinational consultancy Bain & Company has reported that the luxury m…
UK Local Governments Respond to Poorly Managed Fitness Centers Posted December 21, 2017 Local councils in the United Kingdom are working on helping sports and leisure centers maintain their facilities. According to Sport England, most sports and leisure centers ar…
Schools in Italy Offer Lessons to Fight Fake News Posted December 20, 2017 The Italian government has launched a program that helps students spot fake news on the Internet. Launched in October 2017 as a response to the proliferation o…
Unilever’s Sales Decline Due to Change in Trend Posted December 19, 2017 Consumer goods giant Unilever reported that its sales have dwindled after consumers started to turn onto healthier products. The producer of t…
Man Sues Airline for Serving Sparkling Wine Instead of Champagne Posted December 18, 2017 A disgruntled passenger filed a lawsuit against an airline for alleged false advertising. The complainant, Daniel Macduff, took Sunwin…
World’s First 3D-Printed Cycling Bridge Opens Posted December 17, 2017 The world's first 3D-printed cycling bridge has opened in the Netherlands in October. The bridge spans a ditch separating two roads in the town of Gemert
City Dwellers Living Near Forests Have Healthy Brain Structure, Studies Suggest Posted December 16, 2017 Studies show that city dwellers who live near forests are healthier because of low activity levels in their amygdala / əˈmɪg də lə /…