Albanian Teens Win Technovation Posted November 18, 2019 A team of girls from Albania won first prize at the Technovation World Pitch competition in California, United States. Three 16-year-old girls skilled in coding and app creatio…
Scientists Develop Gel that Can Prevent Wildfires Posted November 17, 2019 Experts have invented a spray-on gel that can encapsulate fire retardants—substances that can slow or stop the spread of fire. The project was led by Stanford …
HP to Cut Thousands of Jobs to Restructure and Boost Sales Posted November 16, 2019 Computer and printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard [HYOO-luht PAK-erd] (HP) will cut thousands of jo…
UK Couple Grows Trees into Furniture Posted November 15, 2019 A couple from the United Kingdom is growing trees into furniture that does not need any carpentry. Gavin /ˈgæv ɪn/ and Ali…
TV Ad Featuring Royals Caused Website to Crash Posted November 14, 2019 A TV commercial narrated by the Dukes and Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex caused a huge amount of traffic to a mental health website and made it unresponsive. …
Research: Delicate Wash in Washing Machines More Harmful to Environment Posted November 13, 2019 A study found that washing clothes in a delicate wash cycle releases more plastic microfibers compared to other kinds of wash cycles. After comparing different wash cycles, res…
Man Survives Hard Fall Because of Apple Watch Feature Posted November 12, 2019 A man survived a hard fall from his bike after his Apple watch alerted his family and emergency services of the accident. Gabe Burdett and his father Bob were supposed to go mo…
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy Protection to Recover Business Posted November 11, 2019 American fashion giant Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection as it struggles to maintain its operations. The clothing chain, known for its affordable and fashionab…
Study: Toxic Chemical Exposure in Workplaces Increases Risk of Heart Diseases Posted November 10, 2019 A study conducted in Hawaii revealed that exposure to high levels of occupational pesticides can increase the risk of having heart diseases. P…
Australian State Uses High-Tech Cameras to Catch Distracted Drivers Posted November 9, 2019 New South Wales in Australia plans to roll out AI cameras that can catch drivers who use mobile phones inside vehicles. According to Andrew Constance, the state’s minister for …