Scientists Develop Strong Seashell-Inspired Glass Posted August 11, 2019 Scientists at McGill University, Canada, have created shatterproof glass by copying the structure of seashells. Lead scientist François Barthelat
Well-Known UK Attractions Company Bought by Famous Investors Posted August 10, 2019 Merlin Entertainments, a famous UK entertainment and attractions company, will be bought by The Lego Group and other investors. Kirkbi Invest, Lego’s private investment company…
Study: Plant-Eating Relatives of Crocodiles Existed in Prehistoric Times Posted August 9, 2019 A new study suggests that some extinct relatives of crocodiles called crocodyliforms fed mainly on plants. The research, published in Curr…
Policy to Limit Police Role in New York Schools Posted August 8, 2019 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a policy limiting the role of police in the city’s schools. For over 20 years, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has been in ch…
Toys “R” Us to Open New Stores This Year Posted August 7, 2019 Toys “R” Us, an American toy company that filed for bankruptcy in 2017, aims to reopen its business by the end of 2019. After closing down around 800 stores last year, the comp…
Norwegian Island Wants to Become a Time-Free Zone Posted August 6, 2019 Residents of Sommarøy [suh-MEH-roy], Norway, are campaigning to make the island the first time-free zone in the worl…
Study: Going on Vacation Reduces Risk of Heart Disease Posted August 5, 2019 A study has shown that going on vacation reduces a person’s risk of developing heart disease. The study, published in the Psychology & Health journal, found that t…
Walmart Uses AI-Powered Cameras to Prevent Store Theft Posted August 4, 2019 Retail giant Walmart has invested in AI-powered surveillance cameras to prevent theft and ensure proper scanning of products during checkout. Dubbed as Missed …
UK Education Secretary Asks Celebrities to Take Fewer Selfies Posted August 3, 2019 On Stop Cyberbullying Day, UK Education Secretary Damian Hinds [DEYM-yuhn HAHYNDZ] appealed to cele…
Organization Offers $10,000-Trip for Worst Vacation Ever Posted August 2, 2019 The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) launched a contest looking for the worst DIY travel experience. The contest, called “Vacation Do Over,” offered …