Ancient periods of cold and dry climate helped our species replace Neanderthals in Europe, a study suggests. Researchers found that such cold periods coincided with an apparent disappearance of our …
your ads here!Month: August 2018
Call Growing for Treaty to Ban Killer Robots
The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots is urging the United Nations to begin talks on a legally binding treaty to ban the use and development of lethal autonomous weapons systems. …
your ads here!Biggest Studies on Aspirin Show Risks Outweigh Benefits for Many People
Doctors have long recommended that people who have had a heart attack or stroke take a daily low-dose aspirin to help prevent further heart problems. Now major research has tested …
your ads here!Dumbo Flies Off for $483,000 in $8.3 Million Disneyland Auction
An auction of Disneyland theme park vehicles, props and artifacts that turned into a Los Angeles attraction in its own right raised more than $8.3 million, organizers said Monday. An …
your ads here!ALMA Awards Return After 3 Years in Agreement with Fuse
The American Latino Media Arts Awards, or ALMAs, will be back this fall after a three-year hiatus in time for the 50th anniversary of UnidosUS, previously known as National Council …
your ads here!Mind-Altering Breast Milk? New Pot Study Poses That Question
Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy and afterward. …
your ads here!Neil Simon, Broadway’s Master of Comedy, Dies at 91
Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park” and his “Brighton Beach” trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. …
your ads here!Mexico Minister says in ‘Final Hours’ of Bilateral NAFTA Talks
Mexico’s Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Sunday that bilateral negotiations with the United States about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) were in the “final hours.” Speaking as …
your ads here!The Success Story Behind ‘John’s Crazy Socks’
John Cronin has never been one to let disability hold him back. The 22-year-old from Long Island, N.Y., was born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes developmental and …
your ads here!From Stick Insects to Giraffes, Animals Get Measured at London Zoo
It’s a good idea for people to get an annual physical … and it’s important for animals, too. The London Zoo hosted its annual weigh-in for thousands of its animals …
your ads here!Glass Harpist Awes Tourists With Sassy Tunes
Musician Jamey Turner chose an unconventional career path by becoming a glass harpist. He plays music with glasses filled with water. He uses his fingertips to rub the rim of …
your ads here!Russian Artist Builds Cameras out of Wood
A Russian artist is going back to the roots of photography, rejecting the digital trappings and the assembly-line convenience of the modern age, by designing and creating wooden cameras the …
your ads here!WWII Shipwreck Found off Alaska, Sunk After Only Battle on US Soil
Scientists have used multibeam sonar and a remotely operated craft to locate the remains of the USS Abner Read, which was sunk nearly 75 years ago after hitting a Japanese …
your ads here!AI Tools in Classroom Help Teachers Keep Students Engaged
A school in Massachusetts is using artificial intelligence tools to help teachers keep students engaged. Faith Lapidus reports. …
your ads here!Musk Says Investors Convinced Him Tesla Should Stay Public
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says investors have convinced him that he shouldn’t take the company private, so the firm will remain on the public stock markets. The eccentric and …
your ads here!‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Breaking Stereotypes, Box Office
Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy by filmmaker Jon Chu, showcases lavish sets and beautiful, rich people. Set against the exotic and ultramodern backdrop of Singapore, the film rewards its …
your ads here!Robin Leach of ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ Dies
Robin Leach, whose voice crystallized the opulent 1980s on TV’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Friday. He was 76 Leach’s family said through a public relations firm that …
your ads here!Brazil Health Ministry: 4 Million Kids Need Vaccinations
Brazil’s health officials say more than 4 million children still need to be vaccinated against measles. More than 1,380 people have been infected in an outbreak linked to cases imported …
your ads here!US Commerce’s Ross Picks ZTE Monitor After Rejecting ‘Never Trump’ Lawyer
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has appointed a former federal prosecutor to monitor China’s ZTE Corp — after people familiar with the matter said he rescinded an offer to a …
your ads here!Face Recognition Nabs Fake Passport User at US Airport
Facial recognition technology was credited with the arrest this week of a man attempting to use a fake passport to enter the United States at Washington’s Dulles airport, officials said. …
your ads here!WHO: Doctor in Eastern Congo Contracts Ebola in ‘Dreaded’ Scenario
A doctor has become the first probable Ebola case in one of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s “high insecurity zones” which are dogged by militia violence and hard to …
your ads here!Experts Warn of a Return of the AIDS Epidemic
Thirty-six million people currently live with AIDS, a disease that claimed the lives of nearly 1 million people last year. Experts predict that by 2030, 100 million people will have …
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