Total Plastic Produced Worldwide Equals Weight of One Billion Elephants, Study Reports Posted September 6, 2017 A study reported that around 8.3 billion tons of plastic, which is equivalent to the weight of one billion elephants, have been generated worldwide. Researcher…
One-Third of Rural Chinese Children Left Behind by Parents Posted September 5, 2017 A government report in China revealed that about one-third of rural students are left behind by their parents who migrate to the cities to work. …
First Boy to Receive Double-Hand Transplant Recovering Well Posted September 4, 2017 The first child to undergo a double-hand transplant has been showing promising recovery. At age two, Zion Harvey contracted sepsis, a life-threatening infectio…
Man Gives Seat Upgrades to Anyone Who Spots Him at Airport Posted September 3, 2017 An American travel blogger promises to trade his first or business class seat with anyone who spots him at any airport. Gilbert Ott, founder of the travel blog God Save the Poi…
Car Finance Companies Shut Down Late-Paying Customers’ Cars Posted September 2, 2017 Some car finance companies in the United Kingdom are installing devices that can immobilize their customers’ cars when they fail to pay on time. In an attempt to ensure on-time…
Disney to Launch World’s First Star Wars Hotel Posted September 1, 2017 Disney has confirmed that the world’s first Star Wars-themed hotel will open its doors to the public in 2019. Star Wars, a blockbuster scienc…
Pavegen Helps London Create Its First ‘Smart Street’ Posted August 31, 2017 Pavegen [PEYV-jen], a company that specializes in energy-harvesting flooring, has just brought London’s firs…
Researchers Test Mental Health Chatbot’s Effectiveness Posted August 30, 2017 A group of researchers has recently published a study on the use of a chatbot in healthcare. Researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine conducted an experiment using Woeb…
South Korean Grandmother Gains Following on YouTube Posted August 29, 2017 The star of the YouTube channel “Grandma’s Diary,” Park Mak-rye, has joined the ranks of popular YouTubers. Park is a 70-year-old South Korean who runs a resta…
Hollywood Firms Continue to Invest in Bollywood Posted August 28, 2017 More Hollywood entertainment producers are investing in Bollywood as the Indian film industry continues to show a lot of promise. Since 2007, major American pr…