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BRIGHT BLUE SPHERE LIGHTS UP THE SKY OVER RUSSIA

Geography

A bright blue sphere crossed the skies of Karelia, a northern republic in Russia. The footage is from a local internet service provider called CityLink in the town of Segezha.

German Shepherd Very Excited When Seeing Owner After Seven Months

Misc

A German Shepherd dog called Duchess reacts in a very excited way when she saw her owner. This latter was back home after seven months of U.S Marines deployment.

Beavers Are Set to Recolonize the UK – Here’s How People and the Environment Could Benefit

Geography
beaver weird behavior

In 2015, two beaver families were released on the River Otter. By 2019, at least seven breeding pairs had spread throughout the river catchment.

Real Pay Data Show Trump’s Blue Collar Boom Is More of a Bust for Us Workers, in 3 Charts

Economics, Politics
mine worker

Next time you read a story about a rise in pay, try to see if it reports the wage data in nominal or real terms, and if it includes fringe benefits too.

Two Satellites Just Avoided a Head-On Smash. How Close Did They Come to Disaster?

Technology
satellites

It appears we have missed another close call between two satellites – but how close did we really come to a catastrophic event in space?

Negative Interest Rates Will Not Fix the Global Economy – Just Ask Switzerland

Politics
money rolls interest rates

Base interest rates have been negative in Switzerland, Denmark, Japan and the eurozone for years. This represents a new macroeconomic policy experiment.

Billie Eilish and Tourette’s: Our New Study Reveals What It’s Really Like To Live With the Condition

Science

The American singer Billie Eilish recently spoke to her fans about having struggled with Tourette’s syndrome since she was a child.

Why Is Tesla Selling Insurance and What Does It Mean for Drivers?

Technology
tesla roadstar 2020

Tesla Insurance is available only in some states of the US at present.
For those eligible, the company claims to offer premiums up to 30% lower than rivals.

A Conservative Activist’s Quest To Preserve All Network News Broadcasts

History
nixon news broadcast

While the entire collection was digitized in the early 2000s, the Vanderbilt Television News Archive is only allowed to stream NBC and CNN to researchers.

Would You Notice if Your Calculator Was Lying To You? the Research Says Probably Not

Technology

There’s no reason an individual ought to feel suspicious about a calculator. This offers tremendous opportunities for hackers using phishing methods.

Expert Conversation: Using Open Source Drug Discovery To Help Treat Neglected Disease

Science
open source drug discovery

The Open Source Drug Discovery project, launched in 2008 by biophysicist Samir Brahmachari, aims to develop low-cost treatments for neglected diseases.

Research Fraud: The Temptation To Lie – and the Challenges of Regulation

Science

The number of scandals in which researchers have been exposed as having falsified their data raises the issue of how we should deal with research fraud.

The Transformation of the Super Bowl Ad Experience

Sports
super bowl

The Super Bowl as the only media event where a substantial portion of the U.S. population gathers at the same time to watch the same thing.

Johnny Depp: Row Over Dior Ad and Native American Culture Is More Nuanced Than You Think

Arts
johnny depp

Dior may have pulled the ad, but even this has added to its notoriety. Meanwhile, many took to Twitter to defend Johnny Depp and the perfumier.

Does Defense Actually Win NFL Championships?

Sports

Defense, indeed, does win NFL championships. Legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant famously said: “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

Miniaturization Will Lead to Smart Spaces and Blur the Line Between on and Offline

Technology
intel compute stick

Intel ushered a new era of miniature computer systems with its Compute Stick dongle, enabling the latest system-in-package and system-on-a-chip approaches.

HOW THE VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SPARKED AMERICA’S ART CAR MOVEMENT

Arts
volkswagen beetle

When the Beetle was introduced to the U.S. in 1949, it was everything the vehicles of the “Detroit Three” – General Motors, Chrysler and Ford – were not.

From Their Balloons, the First Aeronauts Transformed Our View of the World

History

Before the balloon, philosophers speculated that the skies went on forever. Then came the aeronauts who changed our view of the world.

The Journalist Who Exposed the Jeffrey Epstein of Victorian London

History

A newspaper exposé written by British journalist W.T. Stead, “The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon” sounds just like the sordid sex ring of Jeffrey Epstein.

HOW CONTAGIOUS IS THE WUHAN CORONAVIRUS AND CAN YOU SPREAD IT BEFORE SYMPTOMS START?

Science
coronavirus covid19 symptoms

It’s possible for children and young people to be infectious without having Wuhan coronavirus symptoms. This makes airport screening less useful.

Puerto Rico Earthquakes Imperil Island’s Indigenous Heritage

Geography
puerto rico earthquake

Tremors and aftershocks are still rocking Puerto Rico, weeks after strong earthquakes. Families are leaving the island because it won’t stop shaking.

How To Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee – With a Little Help From Science

Science
perfect cup of coffee

The quality of a cup of coffee depends on the coffee’s origin, its roast and the water chemistry. The brewing way plays a big role in the overall flavor.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Who’s Decision To Not Declare a Global Public Health Emergency Explained

Politics
world health organization

The concept of the World Health Organization declaring global public health emergencies first arose after the 2003 Sars coronavirus outbreak.

WHEN DE-AGING DE NIRO AND PACINO, IRISHMAN ANIMATORS TRIED TO AVOID PITFALLS OF THE PAST

Technology
de niro irishman animation

Wonderful Animation technology allowed 76-year-old Robert De Niro and 79-year-old Al Pacino to star in ‘The Irishman’ after de-aging them.

The English Language Is Evolving – Here’s How It Will Change After Brexit

Politics
English language dictionaries Oxford

How about a Slovenian cyclist being interviewed in English language by a French journalist about his performance in an Italian cycling event.

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