wit We may now know what our common ancestor with Neanderthals looked like By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:48 +0000 A prehistoric human species that lived in Europe 1.2 million to 800,000 years ago is emerging as a contender to be our last common ancestor with Neanderthals Full Article
wit Why do so many people become obsessed with UFOs and aliens? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 They Are Already Here: UFO culture and why we see saucers by Sarah Scoles tries to find out what's so appealing about hunting UFOs Full Article
wit Baking without eggs: How to use aquafaba to make meringues By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 You don't need eggs to make meringues, pancakes and a host of other baked goods. If you know the science behind it, there are ingredients such as aquafaba that can do the same job Full Article
wit Ancient Egyptians saw the sky as crumbling iron tub filled with water By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:35 +0000 A fresh look at the world’s oldest religious texts suggests ancient Egyptians saw the sky as a water-filled iron container from which chunks fell to Earth as meteorites Full Article
wit Egyptian pyramids really were aligned with the compass points By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:12 +0000 Many ancient monuments are claimed to be aligned to celestial phenomena, but we now have the first statistical evidence this is the case for the Egyptian pyramids Full Article
wit Exotic dance club pivots with 'Food 2 Go-Go' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:26:28 -0400 The Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has found an unusual way to stay afloat in uncertain times - home food delivery courtesy of its exotic dancers. Full Article
wit Locked down UK comedians aim for record with virtual pub quiz By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:37:18 -0400 Russell Howard, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson and others help 'landlady' Kiri Pritchard-Mclean host 'The Big Comedy Quiz at The Covid Arms' and break a Guinness World Record. Full Article
wit Mumbai lake turns pink with flamingos By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:44:18 -0400 Thousands of pink-plumed flamingos were spotted in a lake in India's western Maharashtra state on Friday. Full Article
wit We’d be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:55:00 -0400 Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. It’s been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters’ blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) Full Article
wit With just a canary for company, Russian artist self-isolates in gallery By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:14:50 -0400 When an art gallery in southern Russia closed its doors to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, one artist asked to self-isolate there rather than leave his place of work. Full Article artsNews
wit Banksy's 'Girl with a Pierced Eardrum' gains a coronavirus face mask By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:17:03 -0400 Banksy's "Girl with a Pierced Eardrum" has been updated for the coronavirus era with the addition of a blue surgical face mask. Full Article artsNews
wit The man with the epidemiologist tattoo - a very Swedish tribute By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:15:35 -0400 It's not every day that the face of a chief epidemiologist is inked as a tattoo. But then it's not every country that has tackled the coronavirus pandemic like Sweden. Full Article artsNews
wit A Minute With: Tim Gunn on pajamas and post-quarantine fashion By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:42:56 -0400 Even Tim Gunn, the immaculately dressed fashion mentor from "Project Runway" and Amazon's new competition show "Making the Cut," is finding it hard to get out of his pajamas these days. Full Article artsNews
wit Belgium brings back its bling with reopening of world's largest diamond hub By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:37:55 -0400 Antwerp is regaining its glitz as Belgium eases a two-month nationwide coronavirus lockdown that virtually halted business in the world's largest diamond trade centre. Full Article artsNews
wit Nintendo smashes Switch sales view; says Animal Crossing is device's fastest-selling game By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:49:20 -0400 Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Full Article artsNews
wit HARMAN Delivers Premium Experiences for Electric Vehicles with Suite of Industry-First Eco-Friendly Audio Innovations By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT CES 2020, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 6, 2020 – Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced its EV Plus+ Solutions, a new... Full Article
wit Class of 2020 graduates with 'robot ceremony' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:56:19 -0400 Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management utilizes robots to give its students a virtual graduation ceremony. Freddie Joyner has more. Full Article
wit ‘Making it Personal’ with Samsung Nexshop™ By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:20:00 GMT Competition in the retail space is continuing to intensify. With the internet profoundly changing consumer attitudes and shopping behavior, studies report that 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with a brand who recognizes, remembers, and provides... Full Article
wit HARMAN Partners with Chinese Automotive Manufacturer Leading Ideal to Fuel Data-Driven Vehicle Experiences By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:46:00 GMT Shanghai Auto Show 2019 – SHANGHAI – April 16, 2019 –HARMAN , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that the company has entered into... Full Article
wit Amplifying the Connected Driving Experience with the Cloud By news.harman.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 13:44:00 GMT Cloud technology, big data and artificial intelligence are empowering automakers to create in-car experiences that rival the at-home experience for end users. Automakers themselves can leverage these technologies over time to consistently and ... Full Article
wit Showcasing the Safety Benefits of V2X Technologies with 5GAA in Turin, Italy By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:29:00 GMT Analysts are forecasting that 250 million connected cars will be on the road as early as 2020. At the same time, the magnitude of data transfers between these cars and their environment will only continue to grow. The automotive industry is at a tipping... Full Article
wit A Backstage Pass with Christopher Dragon: Creating that HARMAN Experience at the World's Largest Technology Show By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:30:00 GMT A Backstage Pass with Christopher Dragon: Creating that HARMAN Experience at the World's Largest Technology Show Around the world, many companies are preparing to close out the year, but for HARMAN, it’s time to head to Las Vegas once again for the... Full Article
wit Discover the Next Level of Experiences with HARMAN at CES 2020 By news.harman.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:32:00 GMT Each year, HARMAN kicks off the New Year at CES, the premier consumer electronics show that takes place each January in Las Vegas. From the legendary HARMAN showcase at the Hard Rock, we’ll be once again showing what’s coming next when it comes to... Full Article
wit HARMAN enters into a global partnership with Roche to develop a digital therapeutic technology for individuals living with autism By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT STAMFORD, CT – May 4, 2020 – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year, global partnership... Full Article
wit When robots are ultra-lifelike will it be murder to switch one off? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0000 Sentient machines with empathy and morality are coming. We urgently need to make some life-and-death decisions about their rights Full Article
wit Time for change? Why the UK would be better off with a £1.75 coin By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Pennies and cents clog up wallets and pockets. Cold, hard mathematics proves it's time to ditch the shrapnel in favour of a new denomination Full Article
wit Eating more slowly and dining with others can boost your health By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:00:00 +0000 From the mealtimes you keep and the speed at which you eat to your choice of dining companions, how you eat has a big impact on your health and waistline Full Article
wit Spiders think with their webs, challenging our ideas of intelligence By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 With the help of their webs, spiders are capable of foresight, planning, learning and other smarts that indicate they may possess consciousness Full Article
wit 7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Whether you are at home alone or juggling work and family, those working in mental health share their advice on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic Full Article
wit Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:38:19 -0400 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'. Full Article
wit Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:19 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative. Full Article
wit Key Pence aide diagnosed with coronavirus By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:39:18 -0400 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, the wife of one of President Donald Trump's senior advisors, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second White House staffer to be diagnosed with the illness. This report produced by Chris Dignam. Full Article
wit Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:19 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative. Full Article
wit Class of 2020 graduates with 'robot ceremony' By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:56:19 -0400 Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management utilizes robots to give its students a virtual graduation ceremony. Freddie Joyner has more. Full Article
wit No clowning around with masks on Mexico City metro By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:10:18 -0400 A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray riders' hands with disinfectant. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
wit Conmebol unhappy with FIFA over five substitutes change By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:43:01 -0400 FIFA's decision to temporarily allow up to five substitutions per match to help cope with potential fixture congestion was met coolly in South America on Friday. Full Article sportsNews
wit Locked down UK comedians aim for record with virtual pub quiz By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:37:18 -0400 Russell Howard, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson and others help 'landlady' Kiri Pritchard-Mclean host 'The Big Comedy Quiz at The Covid Arms' and break a Guinness World Record. Full Article
wit Gigi Hadid confirms baby on way with Zayn Malik By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:09:19 -0400 Supermodel Gigi Hadid on Thursday confirmed she was expecting a baby with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, saying the couple were both excited and happy. Full Article peopleNews
wit A Minute With: Tim Gunn on pajamas and post-quarantine fashion By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:42:56 -0400 Even Tim Gunn, the immaculately dressed fashion mentor from "Project Runway" and Amazon's new competition show "Making the Cut," is finding it hard to get out of his pajamas these days. Full Article peopleNews
wit London tops global ambition league with Crossrail – Chairman By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 03:30:00 -0500 Roman skulls and ancient burial grounds – some of the history unearthed by Europe’s largest infrastructure project. We talk to chairman Terry Morgan as the project makes its final tunnel push. Full Article
wit NIH's Fauci: No Zika infections contracted within U.S. By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:38:00 -0500 Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease, says all of the Zika infections in the United States were contracted outside the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Full Article
wit No clowning around with masks on Mexico City metro By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:10:18 -0400 A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray riders' hands with disinfectant. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
wit Key Pence aide diagnosed with coronavirus By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:39:18 -0400 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, the wife of one of President Donald Trump's senior advisors, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second White House staffer to be diagnosed with the illness. This report produced by Chris Dignam. Full Article
wit Brain implant lets man with paralysis move and feel with his hand By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:00:09 +0000 A brain-computer interface has helped a man with a severe spinal cord injury move and feel using a hand again, letting him carefully lift light objects such as a paper cup Full Article
wit Can virtual therapy help us cope with the coronavirus lockdown? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:00:36 +0000 Many people are turning to virtual therapy and mental health apps to cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, but they may not be as helpful as talking face to face Full Article
wit The past can help us deal with the pandemic’s mental health fallout By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Lessons learned from natural disasters and the military can help guide our responses to help people's mental health during the covid-19 pandemic Full Article
wit Robots with 3D-printed muscles are powered by the spines of rats By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:54 +0000 Robots made of 3D-printed muscle and rat spines could help us understand conditions like motor neurone disease and the technique may eventually be used to build prosthetic devices Full Article
wit Rotten fish smell could detect awareness in people with brain injuries By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:09 +0000 It can be difficult for doctors to assess the level of consciousness in people who have had serious brain injuries, but observing their reaction to strong odours may help Full Article
wit Robot with pincers can detect and remove weeds without harming crops By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:07:03 +0000 A robot that uses artificial intelligence to find and remove weeds could eventually be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides Full Article
wit Ancient Egyptians saw the sky as crumbling iron tub filled with water By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:35 +0000 A fresh look at the world’s oldest religious texts suggests ancient Egyptians saw the sky as a water-filled iron container from which chunks fell to Earth as meteorites Full Article