Amazon Patents Wristband that Boosts Worker Efficiency Posted March 17, 2018 Amazon has a new patent for a wristband that can track employees’ hand movements. The wristband, which looks like a smartwatch, was created to streamline the p…
Chemical in McDonald’s Fries Might Stimulate Hair Growth, Scientists Say Posted March 16, 2018 A chemical found in McDonald’s fries can possibly regrow hair, according to Japanese scientists. Based on the results of an experiment conducted by Yokohama National University…
Cancer Survival Rates Differ Across Countries, Research Reveals Posted March 15, 2018 Records show that cancer survival rates vary across different parts of the world, despite an overall increase in the odds of surviving cancer. International ca…
Walmart and Rakuten Team Up for E-reader, E-book Deal Posted March 14, 2018 Walmart, one of the biggest US retailers, has struck a deal with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten. With this deal, Walmart became the official US distributor of …
Team of Scientists Successfully Clones Two Monkeys Posted March 13, 2018 Chinese scientists have successfully cloned two monkeys using a procedure that previously failed to produce primates. Scientists from the Chin…
Prestigious School in England to Stop Teaching Latin Posted March 12, 2018 A reputable academic institution in Yorkshire, England, announced that it will no longer be teaching Latin. Formerly called Richmond Grammar School, Richmond School has a histo…
Americans Now Spend More on Fitness, Survey Says Posted March 11, 2018 A recent survey revealed that Americans are now spending more money on health and fitness. Myprotein, a UK-based company that manufactures sports nutrition products, conducted …
ATM Hacking Technique Makes Machines Give out Bills Posted March 10, 2018 Cybercriminals in the United States are hacking ATMs to force them to dispense money in a new scheme called ‘jackpotting.’ Jackpotting has been a growing threat in recent years…
Chocolate Spread Discount Leads to Riots in Supermarkets in France Posted March 9, 2018 A massive discount on popular spread Nutella / nyu tɛl ə / sparked riots in supermarkets across France. In January, superm…
Research: Secondhand Toys Pose Health Risks to Children Posted March 8, 2018 Secondhand toys can be detrimental to children’s health, research reveals. Researchers from the University of Plymouth / ˈplɪm əθ / examine…