Experts Doubt Nokia 3310’s Sales Capability Posted May 3, 2017 The 17-year-old Nokia 3310 is making its comeback, but industry experts are not sure if it will meet its expected sales. The original Nokia 3310 gained popular…
Two Individuals to Fly Around the Moon Posted May 2, 2017 Space transport services company SpaceX has agreed to fly two people around the moon. Two unnamed explorers approached SpaceX to express their interest in flying to the moon. T…
Polish Woman Becomes First Foreign Professional Shogi Player Posted May 1, 2017 Karolina Styczynska [STEH-chen-skah], a 25-year-old Polish woman, was recently declared as the first foreign professional sho…
Finance Employees Banned from Daytime Drinking Posted April 30, 2017 Lloyd's of London, one of the oldest financial institutions in the United Kingdom, imposed an alcohol ban for employees during office hours. The ban, which prohibits alcohol co…
Cats Do Not Harm Mental Health, Study Says Posted April 29, 2017 Cat ownership during childhood does not increase the risk of mental health problems, study says. A study in 2015 linked cat ownership during childhood to increased risk of ment…
Asbestos Found in Some UK Schools Posted April 28, 2017 A study has revealed that asbestos is present in several schools in the United Kingdom. In early 2016, the study looked into the asbestos management of over 5,…
Japanese Car Part Maker Pleads Guilty to Fraud Posted April 27, 2017 Japanese automotive parts manufacturing company Takata pleads guilty to fraud involving defective air bag inflators. The company admitted to c…
Artificial Intelligence to Aid Taxi Drivers in Japan Posted April 26, 2017 NTT Docomo has conducted trials of a taxi system using artificial intelligence (AI), which can predict the number of passengers. The mobile communications company set up an AI …
Gabon Forest Elephant Population Declines Posted April 25, 2017 The forest elephant population in Gabon, Central Africa, has decreased by 80% in the last decade. In 2004, scientists visited Gabon’s Minkebe National Park to determine the ele…
Venezuelans Face Weight Loss Due To Food Shortage Posted April 24, 2017 Around 75% of Venezuelans suffered from an average weight loss of 19 lbs. as a result of food shortage in 2016. A survey conducted among 6,500 families revealed that 32.5% of t…