Two Satellites Just Avoided a Head-On Smash. How Close Did They Come to Disaster?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
How about a Slovenian cyclist being interviewed in English language by a French journalist about his performance in an Italian cycling event.
How Beethoven’s ‘Mistake’ Became One of Our Most Famous Tunes
The ninth symphony contains one of the most famous tunes ever written by Beethoven. It was the result of a mistake, before becoming a legendary tune.
Ancient Greek Music: Now We Finally Know What It Sounded Like
A project to investigate ancient Greek music has generated stunning insights into how ancient Greeks made music; the songs of Homer, Sappho, and others.
Formula 1 Says It’s Going Carbon Neutral but Fans Must Demand Greater Detail on How
Formula 1 authorities promised to move to 100% Second Generation Advanced Sustainable Fuels in F1 cars by 2030 to tackle climate change.
Parents Want the HPV Vaccine for Their Sons – New Research
HPV vaccine is important for boys too, research suggests. More than 80% of sexually active people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime.