Month: December 2021 (Page 3)
Ask an elementary school student what they want to be when they grow up and it’s highly likely they’ll say a YouTuber. And who can blame them? YouTube is the second-most visited w…
Viper venom may help fight coronavirus: study
Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibit…
Netflix has acquired the works of Roald Dahl, the late British author of famous children’s books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
T…
In past columns, we’ve looked at inventions that help around the house, like the vacuum cleaner and the electric washing machine. Following that trend, this month we look at the h…
Rome has been invaded by Gauls, Visigoths and Vandals over the centuries, but the Eternal City is now grappling with a rampaging force of an entirely different so…
Colombia confiscates shark fins bound for HK
Colombian authorities said Sept. 24 they have confi…
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It’s difficult to shuck an oyster — that means to open an oyster shell — but your reward might be a beautiful pearl. That gives…
In this month’s column we look again at common idioms from the animal kingdom.
Guinea pigs are very cute pets, and have also often been used in laboratory test…
A robot’s gaze can affect the human brain
It has long been known that making eye contact with a robot ca…
Human rights groups urge broadcasters to not cover Beijing Winter Olympics
Human rights groups have asked television broa…
