NASA Approves the Name Proposed by a 13-Year-Old Kid for Its New Mars Rover
NASA announced in a press conference that the name of its 2020 Mars rover is going to be Perseverance. This name was proposed by Alex Mather, a 13-year-old from Virginia.
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK FORCES THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO CUT RATES
The Federal Reserve decided to drop interest rates by half a point on Tuesday March 3, 2020. This decision comes amid growing fears about coronavirus.
New Research Reveals the Devastating Effect of Public Surveillance Cameras
We are being observed by cameras everywhere. Research shows that this exposure is affecting not only the way how we act, but also how we think.
One Million Britons Will Be on Zero-Hour Contracts by the End of 2020
If current trends continue, around a million working people will be on zero-hours contracts by the end of the year 2020, researcher says.
BRIGHT BLUE SPHERE LIGHTS UP THE SKY OVER RUSSIA
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.
Beavers Are Set to Recolonize the UK – Here’s How People and the Environment Could Benefit
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
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?
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.