A new electronic map will show users the locations of thousands of satellites that are soaring miles above the surface of the Earth. By using this map, satellite hunters will be able determine what satellites […]
Month: November 2015
TD Bank Decided That Surveilling Customers Is Perfectly Acceptable
The second-largest bank in Canada, TD Canada Trust, can apparently access information on all of the online activities of its customers. This includes activities that have absolutely nothing to do with banking. Many bank customers […]
UNESCO Honors Winston Churchill’s Writings With Equivalent of World Heritage Status
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is still widely recognized as one of the most influential statesmen and writers of all time. Now, his writings are about to be held in an even higher regard, […]
New Report Alleges That VW Executives Knew About Emissions Cheat Last Year
As the investigation into the Volkswagen (VW) scandal continues, a news report now claims that the company’s top executives must have known that its cars were not as efficient on fuel as claimed about a […]
Autonomous Cars Set To Race At The Formula E Circuit
Self-driving cars are not just for Google anymore. The Formula E electric motor racing series is now adding a new race to its lineup which will take place right before the human-driven race goes off. […]
This Activist Group Is Outing Online Racists, One Billboard At A Time
In Brazil, people are taking racist comments that have been posted on the internet and publicly displaying them on billboards for everyone to see. The campaign is known as “Virtual Racism, Real Consequences”, and it […]
Residents In Ferrari’s Hometown Are Sick Of Test Driving Tourists
In the Italian city of Maranello, residents are quickly becoming fed up with the sounds of Ferraris roaring down their streets. Maranello is the hometown of Ferrari, and it maintains a much higher per capita […]
Chinese Yuan Gets The Thumbs Up From The IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will be adding the Chinese yuan to its reserve currencies. The decision shows that China has taken major strides in incorporating itself into an economic system […]
Aging Populations Hurt The Economic Growth Rate In More Ways Than Anticipated
The aging of the population around the globe leaves the economy in a tough position. While the negative impact of the aging population has been discussed at length by many analysts, the economists at HSBC […]
Northern Ireland High Court Rules That Outright Abortion Ban Violates Human Rights
A Northern Ireland high court judge ruled on Monday that an almost outright ban on abortion violates the human rights of girls and women, including victims of rape and incest. The historic decision may lead […]
Wealth Still Dictates Life Expectancy And The Gap Is Only Increasing
Wealth inequality is having a larger impact on life expectancy than ever before. While life expectancy is generally increasing, most of the gains are being solely enjoyed by wealthier individuals and not so much by […]
This New Machine Could Make Airport Security Faster, Safer And More Bearable
An innovative new type of airport security scanner is expected to streamline the security process by making the ordeal faster and more efficient. The new scanner is called the Qylatron Entry Experience Solution, and it […]
If That Cyber Monday Deal Seems Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is
Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is underway – and that means the most popular day for cyber-attacks is upon us. In fact, on Cyber Monday in 2013 and 2014, malicious attacks on online […]
Cyber Monday Sales Hit A Wall Because Consumers Shop Online Year Round
Although indications show that today, Cyber Monday, will be the biggest online shopping day ever, consumer experts are saying that the 10-year-old shopping holiday is losing its original luster because shoppers can and do shop […]
Speculation Is Beginning To Grow Over U.S. Military Involvement In Iraq
According to officials from the Peshmerga, Special Forces of the United States have been waging a war on the frontline in Iraq against ISIS for the past several months. The Peshmerga represents Kurdish forces in […]
Amazon Close To Drone Package Delivery — As Long As The Yard Is Big Enough
If you want to be among the first Amazon customers to have their purchases delivered by a drone, you’ll have to have a lawn big enough to act as a drone landing strip. A new […]
VR Entertainment Could Be More Emotionally Moving Than Traditional Media
New research has shown that virtual reality technology might make people more empathetic than when they watch traditional media. The theory is that viewing media in a simulated 3D environment is much more emotional than […]
Landmark Summit Will Convene To Address Future Of Human Gene Editing
Science has come such a long way that it is now possible to rewrite a human embryo’s DNA, thereby changing a person’s genetic fate. The question has now become – is that morally and ethically […]
In Order To Bypass The Glass Ceiling, Women Just Need To Be Their Own Bosses
Females startups are generally more successful than those of men in terms of earning power, according to a new study carried out by French lender BNP Paribas. The study – the second annual Global Entrepreneur […]
Officials Might Have A Tough Time Sorting Teenagers From Terrorists In PS4 Monitoring
Authorities have long monitored and tracked chatter on the Internet in order to identify and thwart terrorist activities. Now, according to Italy’s justice minister, it appears that Italian counter-terror agents have expanded that jihadi chatter […]
Bill Gates Heading Multi-Billion Dollar Crusade For Clean Energy
Bill Gates has joined forces with a multinational group of investors to spur the development of clean sources of energy. The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft announced the formation of this energy fund at the United […]
Shortly After Completion, The Fukushima Containment Wall Is Already Failing
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has revealed that a brand new 780 meter long protective barrier designed to prevent contaminated groundwater from getting into the ocean is already falling over. The massive wall was […]
Despite Being Number One Polluter China Wants Exemption From Global Pollution Limits
Even though China is the single largest polluter in the entire world, Chinese President Xi Jinping believes that other countries should lead the way when it comes to taking initiatives to prevent climate change. President […]
North Korea Might Unsurprisingly Be Lying About Success Of Missile Tests
A recent submarine ballistic missile test in North Korea ended in failure, according to one South Korean lawmaker. The politician allegedly made the report during a private parliamentary meeting that was conducted on Monday by […]
This Amazing Drug Used For Diabetes Could See Patients Live Longer Than 120 Years
A popular diabetes drug is ready to test on humans – for something other than treating diabetes. A new clinical trial will determine if the drug can actually allow people to live a healthy life […]
Vulnerable Countries With The Most On The Line Grab Spotlight At Paris Climate Talks
As the United Nations (UN) climate talks begin in Paris, the world’s poorer countries that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change have out maneuvered the agendas of the world’s big shots. They […]
Aftermath Of The Paris Attacks Linger As French Economy Prepares For Backlash
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris will have major financial implications, as the city is predicted to experience a $2.1 billion economic decline in the aftermath of the incident. The estimate was provided by the […]
NYC Enacts A Novel Nutritional Warning Rule That Will Affect Major Chains
Starting this week, chain restaurants in New York City will have to start specifically identifying any dishes that contain a high level of sodium. Excessively salty meals will be labelled with a unique symbol that […]
Blackberry Closes Business In Pakistan To Avoid State’s Email Monitoring
BlackBerry Ltd. is closing shop in Pakistan in order to sidestep allowing authorities to monitor its e-mail messages and business enterprise server (BES). Cellphone providers have been notified that as of the end of this […]
This City Is Upcycling An Old Underpass Into A Thriving Public Park
Earlier this year in June, the Toronto City Council voted to reconfigure an eastern portion of the Gardiner Expressway, while still preserving the elevated portions in downtown and western Toronto. At the reconfigured eastern portion, […]