Rare Fruit Goes on Sale for Nearly $1,000 Posted March 15, 2019 A rare type of durian is on sale for nearly $1,000 in West Java, Indonesia. Durian is an oval-shaped fruit known for its spiky husk, creamy texture, and pungent
Amazon Plans to Make New Delivery System with Buses Posted March 14, 2019 Amazon has filed a patent for a new package pickup system that takes advantage of buses to make the company’s delivery lockers more accessible. The e-commerce …
Famous Van Gogh Painting Restored Posted March 13, 2019 The world-renowned Sunflowers painting at a museum in Amsterdam was examined and restored in early January. The Van Gogh
New Teachers to Be Given Incentives to Continue Teaching Posted March 12, 2019 New teachers in England will be paid more cash to stay in their profession. The UK government plans to offer novice teachers £5,000 upon reaching their third a…
Study: Nearly 1 out of 10 UK Parents Reject Shots for Disease Prevention Posted March 11, 2019 A recent study reported that around 1 in 10 parents in the United Kingdom do not vaccinate their children. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) conducted…
Airbnb Acquires Online Workspace Booking Company Posted March 10, 2019 Online rental booking platform Airbnb has recently acquired Gaest.com [gest] in hopes of diversifying its services. Airbnb…
Skin Patch Uses Sweat to Analyze Health Posted March 9, 2019 Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois developed a skin patch that uses sweat to monitor health conditions. The patch is a wearable device that has the size and s…
Thai Cave Rescuers Recognized for Bravery Posted March 8, 2019 Two Australian medics have received an award for helping rescue a Thai football team trapped in a cave. On Australia Day this year, Dr. Richard Harris and Dr. …
Raw Materials for Smartphone Now Running Out Posted March 7, 2019 Researchers say that some raw materials used in making smartphones may run out soon. A study has found that elements such as gold, copper, silver, lithium
Mexico Steps Up Crackdown on Gas Theft Posted March 6, 2019 The Mexican government is stepping up its efforts to eliminate fuel theft in the country. Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has ordered the shutdown of the country’…