(Mayukh Saha) Social Media makes up for a big part of our lives today. Social media platforms remain one of the most used tools for connecting with people. However, with the advancement of technology, there have always been concerns over how fake social media is. Take a look at the post here:
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Investment Banker Speaks Out— “It’s An Industry That Rewards Psychopaths.”
(Mayukh Saha) ‘Investment banker’ is a title that thousands of people around the world dream about achieving.
Ice Cold Dips Are They Good For You?
(Ruan Van Zijl ) What could possibly be good about ice cold dips? To answer that question, we must look at the response your body has to drastic changes in temperature. Ice cold dips improves circulation by sending blood to your extremities to try and keep you warm.
Tests Found Levels Of Glyphosate Weedkiller In Hummus
(Mayukh Saha) The Environmental Working Group had recently commissioned an independent laboratory test. The test was conducted to detect the presence of the notorious weedkiller in hummus. The test results found glyphosate in over 80% of the non-organic hummus and other chickpea samples. Apart from the non-organic hummus weedkiller, several organic versions also revealed small amounts of weedkiller present in them.
Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal? 10 Human Foods Your Dog Can Eat
(Anthony McLennan) ‘Can dogs eat oatmeal’ is a question a lot of people ask; we answer that and provide you with a convenient list of other ‘human’ food which is healthy for your pup.
This Blind Japanese Skater Does Insane Tricks With His Cane
(Mayukh Saha) Last December, a blind Japanese skater was shaking up the internet with his groovy moves and cane tricks. Instagram user the_jido has recently shared some clips of this unnamed skater. He can be seen riding concrete waves at a skateboard park. The baggy shirt and jeans complete the “skateboarder” look! What people immediately noticed was unlike most other skateboarders, this person had a white cane with him. He was using it to navigate the park.
Electric BMW Jetpack Flying At 186 mph Tested Over The Austrian Alps
(Mayukh Saha) BMW plans to power thousands of SUVs and sedans in the 2020s with their electric technology. But the BMW i division recently collaborated with Peter Salzmann, an Austrian stuntman, for something else. Together they have created a battery-powered wingsuit. This electric BMW jetpack can propel a person at the highest speed of 186m/h.
Scientists Make Monkey Brains Larger With Injection Of Human Brain Cells
(John Vibes) In an alarming experiment, researchers from Japan and Germany teamed up to see if they could increase the size of a monkey’s brain by injecting it with a specific human brain gene that directs stem cells. Scientists know the gene as ARHGAP11B. In their experiments, they were able to successfully increase the size of monkey brains with this method.
Japanese Students Submit Petition To Raise Age Of Consent From 13 To 16
(John Vibes) A group of students from the Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan submitted a petition to the Justice Ministry on November 20th requesting the country’s age of consent to be raised from 13 to 16. The group calls themselves “Your Voice Matters” and their online petition, which was addressed to Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa, has already collected about 40,000 signatures.
New Bill In Michigan Could Make It Illegal For Companies To Forcefully Implant Workers With Microchips
(Mayukh Saha) Many employers across the globe are moving towards microchip technology to keep track of the employees. They often forcefully microchip employees to track their activity, and inactive, hours. Michigan House passed a bill in June, which makes microchipping a voluntary option for employees.
Scientists Can Now Build Renewable Fuel Cells From Spinach
(Mayukh Saha) In a major step for green tech, scientists have taken regular grocery store spinach and turned it into the catalyst for a renewable and efficient fuel cell! Scientists have been working with spinach in various capacities, trying to harness its powers like Popeye. This proof-of-concept renewable fuel cell is the latest achievement.
My Octopus Teacher: You’ll Think Twice About Eating Calamari After Watching This Inter-species Love Story
(Anthony McLennan) The Netflix documentary starring free diver and filmmaker Craig Foster and his octopus buddy has been wowing audiences across the globe.
Tokyo Researchers Have Built A Human Tail
(Anthony McLennan) Researchers from the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design in Tokyo have created a robotic tail for humans.
Farmers Can Use Ducks To Kill Pests Rather Than Poisonous Pesticides
(Anthony McLennan) Farmers in some countries prefer ducks and geese over pesticides when it comes to controlling bugs, snails, and weeds in crop plantations.
Understanding Whale Song Could Help Prevent Ship Collisions
(Anthony McLennan) Scientists have been studying the song made by blue whales in order to try and better forecast their movements up and down the Pacific coast.