Can new technologies persuade meat lovers to ditch beef or chicken for plant-based alternatives? Posted December 17, 2023 One of the simplest ways to combat climate change is already on restaurant menus and grocery store shelves. Plant-based meats have been gaining popularity. One U.S. company is …
After WeWork’s collapse in the US, do shared office spaces have a future? Posted December 16, 2023 After WeWork filed for bankruptcy in the US last month, attention is turning to the shared or flexible workspace industry. Are they doomed or do they still have a future? Since th…
DC officials aim to deter rising car thefts and carjackings with AirTags and dash cameras Posted December 15, 2023 Government and police in the nation’s capital are handing out tracking devices and dashboard cameras to local drivers to help stem rising crime rates. The came…
Many parents don’t know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough? Posted December 14, 2023 Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track, according to a poll released in …
Barbies, flying dolls and Squishmallows expected to be Christmas best sellers Posted December 13, 2023 With less than a few weeks to go, children are gearing up for Christmas with their wish lists. In the UK, the Toy Retailers Association unveiled its DreamToys top 20 toys for 2…
Adapting beer amid climate change Posted December 12, 2023 Climate change is projected to cause declines in hop production in Europe of 4-18% by 2050, according to a study out recently in the journal Nature. Hops declines in Europe mean c…
Governments, nonprofits and Home Depot united in tackling homelessness among veterans Posted December 11, 2023 Along a busy Atlanta residential road, a nonprofit that started in 2008 with a single two-bedroom house has expanded into a campus dedicated to both transitional and permanent hou…
‘The Legend of Zelda’ will be made into a live-action film Posted December 10, 2023 Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said. The fi…
Celebrity-focused classes engage new law students Posted December 9, 2023 A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking th…
Amazon takes another shot at healthcare, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per month Posted December 8, 2023 Amazon is taking another shot at becoming a regular healthcare source for customers with the launch of a service centered on virtual care. The e-commerce giant says its Prime c…