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.
Mental Health: One in Three Young People in England Are Struggling – New Report
Over 38% of young people in England are struggling with poor mental health. This is the highest proportion since the 2006 survey.
Why Flood Insurance Needs an Overhaul: 6 Questions Answered
Homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage caused by flooding. A homeowner must have a separate flood insurance policy to cover flood-related losses.
Asbestos in Schools: What You Need To Know
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos. It causes five times more deaths among school teachers than the general population.
Why Asbestos Litigation Won’t Go Away: Because Asbestos Won’t Go Away
Asbestos and mesothelioma cancer lawyers are helping victims to get high compensations from companies that exposed them to that dangerous material.
You’re Probably Paying More for Your Car Loan or Mortgage Than You Should
The main components of the cost you pay to borrow money are a benchmark rate, credit risk and how much profit a lender wants to make.
Thomas Edison: Visionary, Genius or Fraud?
There is a striking contrast between Edison’s image of individual ingenuity, and the reality of intensive, production-line invention that he pioneered.
SNAKES COULD BE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF THE NEW CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK IN CHINA
The coronavirus that has triggered an outbreak of a deadly respiratory illness in China this winter has a surprising origin: Wuhan krait and cobra snakes.
Mystery China Pneumonia Outbreak Likely Caused by New Human Coronavirus
The new human coronavirus outbreak is linked to a market in Wuhan, which sold meat and live animals. The virus causes severe pneumonia symptoms such as running nose, fever and sore throat.
Periodic Table: New Version Warns of Elements That Are Endangered
There are 118 known elements in the periodic table but only 90 that occur in nature. The rest are mostly lab-created super-heavy mass substances.
How SpaceX Lowered Rocket Costs and Reduced Barriers to Space
SpaceX’s major breakthroughs have come through recovering and reusing as much of the rocket and launch vehicle as possible.
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Bed Bugs, and More
Bed bugs bites are unpleasant but not particularly dangerous. They were able to make a comeback thanks to a phenomenon known as pesticide resistance.
WHERE’S BEIRUT? ONCE CALLED ‘THE PARIS OF THE MIDDLE-EAST’
Lebanon is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. Its capital, Beirut, is located on at a midpoint of Lebanon’s coast 10,691 km far from the US.
If I Can Dream: The Elvis Tribute To Martin Luther King
Elvis Presley recorded the song “If I Can Dream” just two months after the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. Both were born and raised in the Deep South.