Diamond Princess has become the second-largest point of concentration of coronavirus
Princess Cruises has confirmed over 630 cases of coronavirus since its two-week quarantine began.
Category: Science & Technology
The iPhone cannibalizing all other cameras, but don’t count them out
The iPhone is getting better and the world of photography is changing.
Metal fabrication is an ancient art, and a worthwhile career path
Metalworking was highly praised in the ancient world. It was an almost spiritual skill.
The nations of the world show their values, both distinct and shared, in their cars
The engineering and design of a car can make or break the car, and with today’s technology improving at such a fast rate it is hard to tell the difference between great products offering the same gain while still being designed and manufactured in completely different parts of the world.
The environmental toll of batteries
Batteries are making concerns on the new type of environment threatening pollution.
Parkinson’s disease is incurable, but we can reduce its progression
When my grandfather was diagnosed with this disorder of the nervous system, our whole family had to learn how to help.
How two YouTubers raised enough money to plant 20 million trees in only a couple of months
The earth could run out of trees completely in the next 300 years. Can YouTubers actually help reduce deforestation?
By moving the engine behind the driver, Corvette has finally become the car it was meant to be
The mid-engine Corvette is blowing people’s hair back and drawing comparisons with European supercars, at a fraction of the price.
Phone scams are a plague of modern life. Here’s what you need to know
With 2.7 million phone frauds reported last year, there’s a good chance that you have also been a victim of these scams.
Why did the world’s most famous airplane stop service?
After a fatal crash killing 113 people and that had many other flaws, airliners decided to cancel the first ever supersonic plane.
A beluga playing fetch was a Russian spy, and he isn’t the only one
Belugas and other marine mammals have been used for military purposes ever since the Cold War.
Can humanity avoid catastrophic global warming in 12 years?
The Earth is continuing to be filled with carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, but how much longer can it take this?
Floating cities are just one way we are already adapting to climate change
A writer was widely panned after he advocated declaring defeat on preventing climate change, but his emphasis on adaptation is a good one.
Driving is nearing the end of the road
Self-driving cars are expected to revolutionize the transportation industry. Let’s take a look into the future.
Heart attacks aren’t always obvious; they can be silent and dismissible, making them even more dangerous
One source claims that around 50% of heart attacks are dismissed as more minor issues, such as the flu.
Solar energy: The future of electricity
In the 21st century, concerns about the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuels have grown exponentially. Solar energy provides a sustainable alternative, but the current state of the industry may limit its availability.
Google Maps redirect people searching for abortion clinics
The company says it is working on the issue, but in the meantime, Christian groups are gaming the system to discourage abortion.
Designer babies and talking apes: Is that our future?
Recent projects highlight ethical and social issues with genetic engineering.
Does waking up early really improve likeliness of success?
We often hear about famous individuals, entrepreneurs, and celebrities that start their days earlier than the average person. Does an early wake-up time make you a better version of yourself, or does more go into it than simply managing your time more efficiently?
The iPhone through the ages
Just how much has it changed?
