High Temperatures Can Slow Down Cognitive Abilities, Study Finds Posted August 27, 2018 A study has found that exposure to high temperatures slows down the brain’s cognitive abilities. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers tracked 44 18- to 29-year…
Egypt Seeks to Improve Tourism through Archaeological Finds Posted August 26, 2018 Archaeologists hope to revive and boost Egyptian tourism with recent discoveries. A team of archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old burial place and a mummification workshop…
Using LEDs in Nets Reduces Bycatch, Study Finds Posted August 25, 2018 A study has found that bright light-emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to fishing nets can reduce the number of bycatches or animals accidentally caught by fishing equipment meant fo…
IHOP Returns to Its Old Name after Temporary Name Change Posted August 24, 2018 Restaurant chain IHOP has returned to its original name after a temporary name change. Last June, IHOP changed its name to “IHOb” as part of a marketing campaign to promote its…
Paris to Discontinue Using Paper Subway Tickets Posted August 23, 2018 Paris will phase out its metro tickets and will introduce a new automated subway system. The Ile-de-France Mobilites
Research: Virtual Reality Experience Boosts Confidence and Cognitive Skills Posted August 22, 2018 Virtual reality (VR) experience can enhance cognitive performance and self-esteem, a new study found. Researchers from the University of Barce…
New Technology Can Sense People’s Movements through Walls Posted August 21, 2018 Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a software that can sense and track people’s actions through walls. Called RF-Pose, the technolo…
Twitter Removes Fake Accounts Posted August 20, 2018 Twitter has deleted millions of fake accounts in an effort to curb social media fraud. In May and June, the popular social media company reportedly deleted 70 …
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Top US Schools Stop Requiring Essay Scores from Applicants Posted August 18, 2018 Top US universities and colleges are waiving the essay requirement from standardized tests for student admission. Stanford, Princeton, and Bro…