Amazon to Remove Coronavirus Halloween Mask for Sale in Line With Mental Health Awareness

POLICY 10.03.2020 08:00 AM

An inappropriate Halloween mask of the coronavirus was recently discovered on Amazon, who promised to remove the product from their website. At the same time, as mental health issues have increased during the pandemic, it is an opportunity for everyone to grow in awareness and sensitivity with these illnesses.

New Study Offers Insight on Urban Grime and Its Effects on Chemical Reactions

10.01.2020 07:50 AM

Urban grime, the collective term for pollutants blanketing most city surfaces, are substances that affect chemical reactions, according to a new study.

US Delivers Another Blow To the Chinese Tech Industry Through SMIC

09.28.2020 09:20 AM

The United States government has reportedly imposed a new set of restrictions, this time aimed at Chinese tech giant SMIC, further isolating China from the rest of the global tech market.

Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, Points to a "Hybrid Model" as the Future of Work

09.28.2020 08:20 AM

Sundar Pichai said that Google has begun making changes to their offices to support their returning employees after the pandemic, preparing the company for "hybrid models" of work.

Funding From the CARES Act Allocated for Military Use Instead of Pandemic

09.23.2020 08:20 AM

Healthcare continues to deal with a shortage of medical supplies despite government funding. Furthermore, there was a recent report of the Pentagon allocating $1 billion for military defense equipment instead of producing more medical supplies.

UN General Assembly: China Commits to Becoming Carbon Neutral by 2060

09.23.2020 08:00 AM

China has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral nation by 2060, after resolving to hit peak emissions before 2030, President Xi Jinping announced at the UN General Assembly.

Startup Financing Sources For Your Business

09.22.2020 09:44 AM

What sources of financing are available for your startup business? Startups cost money to get off the ground, build, and grow. Fortunately, there are a wide array of potential financing sources for new startup businesses. You may even stack them on top of each other as you grow.

NASA Estimates $28 Billion to Meet Artemis Deadlines

09.22.2020 08:40 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently revealed its plan to meet its target of landing "the first woman and the next man on the surface of the Moon" by 2024 - but it will cost approximately $28 billion.

Exercising Rights to Vote Linked to Positive Mental Health

09.21.2020 09:00 AM

Now that the United States gets to decide its future through electing its leaders, with the right to suffrage, or voting, being one of the rights granted by the Constitution. However, aside from the human rights and civic duty involved, the very act of casting votes can also offer benefits to one's mental health.

Twitter Commits To Investigate Apparent Racial Bias in Photo Reviews

09.21.2020 08:30 AM

Twitter announced that it would investigate its neural network responsible for generating its photo review after users of the platform called out the apparent racial bias in its selection of pictures.

Trump Approves Oracle Acquisition of TikTok in the US

09.20.2020 08:10 AM

President Donald Trump has given his approval to the agreement between Chinese-owned video sharing platform TikTok and American tech giant Oracle on Saturday, September 19.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

09.18.2020 08:00 AM

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

Oracle Beats Microsoft to Become American Partner of TikTok

09.14.2020 08:48 AM

Chinese social media platform 'TikTok' has reached an agreement with tech giant Oracle in the bid for its U.S. operations, beating Microsoft in a landmark deal that will set precedents between American and Chinese tech entities.

How to do a Free Background Check in 2020

09.11.2020 21:37 PM

There is a treasure trove of information to be found online about practically anyone. What's more, this information is often freely accessible.

NASA Plans to Buy Lunar Rocks From Private Companies

09.11.2020 09:00 AM

NASA expressed interest in buying Moon rocks, finding private companies who can fund their own missions.