Researchers Produce Energy from Plastic Waste Posted August 25, 2019 Researchers from the University of Chester in England developed a new technology that can produce energy from unrecyclable plastic waste. The innovation was a result of the par…
Rare Sneakers Sold at Online Auction Posted August 24, 2019 New York-based auction house Sotheby’s /ˈsʌðəbiz/ put 100 pairs of the rarest sneakers in the world up for bidding last July. Sotheby’s is …
Study: Talk Therapy May Work in Treating Video Game Addiction Posted August 23, 2019 A study found that talk therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is a promising treatment for Internet and video game addiction. In CBT, professionals h…
Egyptian Government Reopens Bent Pyramid to Tourists Posted August 22, 2019 An odd-looking pyramid in Dahshur, Egypt, reopened to tourists for the first time since its closure in the 1960s. The irregular pyramid, known as the Bent Pyramid, underwent re…
Russian Lake Attracts Many Visitors despite Warnings Posted August 21, 2019 A man-made lake in Siberia, Russia, is attracting numerous visitors despite warnings about its toxic waters. The artificial lake, widely referred to as “Novosi…
Study: Cockroaches Developing Resistance to Insecticides Posted August 20, 2019 A study revealed that cockroaches are evolving to become nearly impossible to exterminate using insecticides. Scientists from Purdue University in Indiana, Uni…
UK Gambling Firms to Increase Assistance to Anti-Gambling Addiction Programs Posted August 19, 2019 Gambling firms in the United Kingdom have pledged to pay higher voluntary contributions to support initiatives that help people with gambling-related problems. …
Startup Creates World’s First Bluetooth Cassette Player Posted August 18, 2019 Hong Kong-based startup NINM Lab has unveiled the world’s first Bluetooth cassette player. The device, called IT’S OK, can do what old cassette players can do:…
Study: Bacteria-Containing Supplement May Help Prevent Diabetes and Hypertension Posted August 17, 2019 A recent study has found that a certain bacterium can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart illnesses. The study was led by Professor Patrice Cani of the Catholic University of…
Ancient Artifact for Sale at Auction Despite Protest Posted August 16, 2019 A UK auction house decided to sell an ancient artifact in spite of protest by Egyptians. Christie's London auction house recently sold a 3,000-year-old artifact. A young Egypti…