2019-02-07 EU Recalls Child Smartwatch Over ‘Serious’ Privacy Risks
The European Commission has ordered a recall of a smartwatch for children because of what is calls a “serious” privacy…
2019-02-13 When Feeding Birds, Think Safety and Health
Feeding birds is a popular way to watch wildlife during the winter months. But many bird experts say the experience…
2019-02-11 Magnetic North Pole Moving Faster Than Scientists Expected
Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving, researchers say. It has moved so much, so quickly that a group of scientists…
2019-02-10 Spanish Student Builds Robotic Arm Out of Legos
Legos continue to be one of the most popular toys for children around the world. Many fun and interesting things…
2019-02-06 At Least One-Third of Himalayan Ice to Disappear by 2100
At least one-third of the ice in the Himalayan Mountains will disappear by the end of this century because of…
2019-02-07 Scientists Use Drone Aircraft to Study Whale Health
Historically, sailors called out the words “Thar she blows!” whenever they saw whales. Today, the old cry of sailors is…
2019-02-04 What Is the Polar Vortex?
Record cold weather in the United States is forcing schools and businesses to close. The “polar vortex,” as it is…
2019-01-31 Report: 25 Percent of US Jobs at Risk of Being Lost to Machines
A new report predicts up to 25 percent of American jobs face a “high risk” of disappearing due to future…
2019-02-01 Scientists Launch Major Exploration of Indian Ocean
Scientists are preparing to lead the first-ever major exploration operation in the Indian Ocean. The exploration team is currently in…
2019-01-28 Huge Space Rocks Are Hitting Earth Twice as Often as Before
Huge rocks from outer space, or asteroids, are falling from the sky more than they have in the past. But…
2019-01-24 Pope Goes Digital by Joining ‘Click to Pray’ App
Pope Francis has joined a technology tool designed to permit people to connect spiritually. The pope spoke about the “Click…
2019-01-27 Scientists Produce Gene-Edited Chickens to Stop Spread of Flu Virus
British scientists are developing gene-edited chickens designed to be fully resistant to the influenza, or flu virus. Wendy Barclay is…
2019-01-22 The Forest for the Trees: New Device Tells Scientists About Climate Effects
A device called a TreeTalker is providing information about trees to people who oversee forests and woodlands. The device aims…
2019-01-20 Scientists Make Progress on Ebola Virus Treatment
The Ebola virus is one of the world’s deadliest viral diseases. Now, a partnership of public and private organizations in…
2019-01-22 Researchers Look to Sodium to Make Better Batteries
Scientists have long attempted to find materials to make batteries that are more powerful, but cost less to build. In…