New research shows that sunscreen is harmful to coral reefs, and it is a major cause of their decline throughout the world. According to newly released research from the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, […]
Day: October 21, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden Will Not Run For 2016 Presidency
After many months of speculation, current Vice-President Joe Biden announced that he will not be running for President in 2016. Had Biden decided to run, he would have brought major competition to Democratic candidates Bernie […]
Many Believe The U.S. Should Help Syrian Refugees Get Out Rather Than Send The Military In
The Syrian war refugee crisis continues to grow. ISIS is expanding its presence and refugees continue to try and escape the terror. Addressing the cause of the Syrian civil war or how to eliminate ISIS […]
These Scientists Are Using A Creative Twitter Hashtag To Obtain Costly Research Papers For Free
Scientists have complained about their inability to access certain key articles because the lack of a subscription for a long time. They say that forcing researchers to obtain a subscription for every major academic journal […]
This Unique Ice Wall By A Japanese Power Company Should Prevent Fukushima Water Pollution
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is about to start using an “ice wall” that will divert flowing groundwater away from the destroyed reactors at Fukushima in order to help prevent contamination. The barrier is […]
This Robotics Company Is Set To Launch New Must Have Robot Toy
One company called Dash Robotics will soon be offering a research robot that users will be able to control, much like that of an RC car. Making them even more fun is that the user […]
Test Scores Of White Children Are Not Negatively Affected By School Diversity
According to a recent study, making schools more diverse does not have an impact on the test scores of white children. Even in today’s day and age, some parents are fearful that increasing diversity in […]
Military Weapons Contractor Lockheed Martin Could Be On New Canadian Prime Minister’s Chopping Block
Justin Trudeau has only been Canada’s president for a few days but already he is causing military weapons contractor Lockheed Martin some financial nightmares. Canada was poised to buy 60 F-35s from Lockheed Martin to […]
Number Of Sustainable Investment Funds Growing But So Are Concerns Over Profits
The investment firm Thornburg Investment Management recently launched the Thornburg Better World International Fund. The primary investment objective is obviously to earn money for its clients, and the Fund plans to earn solid returns by […]
Pegida Protests In Germany Are Continuing To Grow As More Muslim Refugees Flee To European Countries
Thousands of people in Germany are participating in the Pegida rallies against the country’s massive influx of Muslim immigrants. Pegida stands for “Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West”, and the group has been […]
New Breakthrough App Could Allow Doctors To Diagnose Autism At Earlier Ages
Scientists from Duke University have created a free app that should make it easier to detect autism in young children. While autism can be better treated when it is detected at early ages, early diagnosis […]
If You Have $10 And No Debt You Are Richer Than 25% of Europeans and Americans
There are now more poor people in Europe and the U.S. than there are in China, according to a Credit Suisse report. The report bases its finding on percentages of the world’s total population. It […]
Astounding New Evidence Shows That Life On Earth May Have Existed Much Earlier Than Originally Thought
Scientists from UCLA and the University of Colorado recently made a discovery that has led them to believe that life may have existed on Earth earlier than they initially thought. Based on fossils that were […]
Facebook Photos Could Be Used In New National Facial Recognition Database
The Australian government might soon be harvesting images from social media websites such as Facebook in order to prevent terrorism. The news was confirmed by the country’s attorney general. Last month, Australia’s Justice Minister Michael […]
Google Continues To Be Renewable Energy Champion With New Investment In Africa’s Largest Wind Farm
In recent years, Google has earned a reputation for being a large investor in the development and sustainability of renewable energy. This morning, Google further enhanced its reputation by announcing its newest investment in a […]
New Online Database Offers Drone Pilots Access To Cloud Based Air Traffic Control
A British company has announced plans to launch Altitude Angel, which will function as ‘The Internet of Flying Things’. The online database will continually update for drone operators to ensure that they do not fly […]
Gooseneck Barnacles Case Goes Back To Canadian Court As Indigenous People Fight For Their Rights
Gooseneck barnacles are found attached to ocean rocks off the coast of Canada and are regarded as fine delicacies. In the T’aaq-wihak fishing area of Canada, the barnacles have been a food source to the […]
Uber Executives Reveal That The Company Plans To Wait A Few Years Before Making An IPO
Ridesharing company Uber does not plan to go public anytime soon, as most of the company’s leaders say that they want to experience more growth before making an IPO. The news came as the company’s […]
Medical Marijuana Industry In Canada Experiences Major Market Gains Following Trudeau Victory
With the victory of Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party in Canada’s general election, the Canadian marijuana industry is also celebrating. Shares for publicly traded marijuana suppliers experienced fantastic gains on Tuesday, as the marijuana […]
Bashar al-Assad Makes First Foreign Visit Since 2011 To Personally Thank Putin For Airstrikes
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow to personally thank Russian President Putin for his country’s military intervention in Syria. The visit is Assad’s first overseas visit since an uprising against his authoritarian regime […]
Yahoo Reaches Advertising Deal With Google In Attempts To Turn Around Profits
On Tuesday, Yahoo announced that it had reached a search advertising deal with Google – a deal that hopes to give a much needed boost to CEO Marissa Mayer’s attempts to “fix” the company that […]
Ferrari Has A Tremendously Successful IPO Despite Unfavorable Market Conditions
Thanks to its loyal following, Ferrari’s recent IPO was higher than it had originally been expected to be. People wanting to get a piece of the luxury automaker quickly purchased the company’s newly offered shares. […]
Authorities Hope Drug King “El Chapo” Guzman’s Escape May Be Hindered Because Of A Broken Leg
The hunt for fugitive Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman may have copped a break with news that he has a broken leg, according to a Mexican official who wants to remain anonymous. He […]
Starbucks and Fiat Have Been Fined $34M In Europe For Taking Illegal Tax Breaks
Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler will have to pay more than $34 million to the European Union in back taxes after European tax breaks were determined to be illegal. According to the ruling made by the […]
U.S. To Clean Up Region In Spain Where Hydrogen Bombs Were Dropped Almost Fifty Years Ago
In a belated effort to make amends for accidentally dropping hydrogen bombs in southern Spain – 50 years ago – the United States has agreed to clean up the contaminated soil resulting from the mess. […]
FDA Approved Genetic Testing Company To Offer Health Information To Their Clients
Two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told the genetic testing company 23andMe to stop providing clients with information regarding their health. But recently, the company announced that it will once again provide […]
Drones Could Have Unforeseen Impacts On Wild Animals And Their Environments
Recreational drones are becoming more popular, and it’s not just people who are taking notice. Wild animals are starting to have more frequent encounters with drones that are being flown for fun. Hawks, ospreys, magpies, […]
The New York Times And Google Team Up To Launch Virtual Reality Platform
The New York Times is the latest company to jump on the virtual reality bandwagon, as the newspaper has worked in conjunction with Google in order to develop the NYT VR app. The NYT VR […]
Tesla Model S Loses Recommended Status From Consumer Reports Due To Consumer Complaints
The stock price of Tesla Motors has taken the largest hit it has seen in two months following a Consumer Reports release stating that it will be dropping its “recommended” rating for the Model S. […]
Prices For Starter Homes Are Outpacing The Growth Of Top Tier Homes And Millennials Can’t Pay
Prices on starter homes in the U.S. are growing at rates exceeding those for top tier homes, and have even reached levels surpassing the peak of the housing bubble. The price increases are coming as […]