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How Did the Pandemic Affected Netflix?

10.23.2020 10:00 AM

Netflix has seen a surge in demand for its online entertainment during quarantine as the world went into lockdown. But how is it faring after lockdown?

Meet the Toughest Beetle on the Planet That Can Survive 39,000 Times Its Weight

10.22.2020 20:00 PM

The diabolical ironclad beetle has a very tough exoskeleton that can survive being run over by a car and withstand 39,000 times its body weight.

Machine Learning and AI Can Now Create Plastics That Easily Degrade

10.22.2020 18:00 PM

Researchers have found a way to design polymers that combines modeling and machine learning to make plastics.

Study Shows iPhone 12's Battery Drains Two Hours Faster When Connected to 5G Network

10.22.2020 15:00 PM

When Tom's Guide tested the iPhone 12 lineup, the batteries of the phones drained two hours faster when it was connected to 5G network the whole time.

The Magic of an Air Fryer: Is It Really Worth It?

10.22.2020 10:00 AM

What does an air fryer do, and how does it differ from the well-known deep fryer? Find out here to know if it is worth to buy it.

Astrazeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Trials to Continue Even After a Volunteer Dies

10.22.2020 05:00 AM

Following the review of one volunteer's death in Astrazeneca and Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial, authorities said the clinical trials would continue.

Robot Revolution: Machines to Do 50% of Work Tasks by 2025

10.21.2020 23:00 PM

A World Economic Forum report has forecast that machines will soon take over half of all work tasks affecting some communities.

Study Shows Light Pollution Increases Night Activity of Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes

10.21.2020 18:00 PM

New research suggests that artificial light abnormally increases the activity of Aedes Aegypti which also increases risks of disease transmission.

New Species of Rays in Japan Named After Vengeful Spirit

10.21.2020 14:00 PM

A pair of rays in Kagoshima City Aquarium in Kyushu, Japan, was identified as a new ray species dubbed as Rhynchobatus mononoke.

Expert Claims Brushing Teeth More Often Could Help Ward Off COVID-19

10.21.2020 09:00 AM

A dentistry professor said that brushing the teeth more often can help ward off COVID-19 because the toothpaste has the same antibacterial properties as the hand gel.

How to Find Out If 5G Is Available To You

10.20.2020 21:52 PM

Before buying the latest 5G smartphones in the market, know first if your smartphone or area is 5G ready. Here's how to find out.

Samsung Trolls Apple For Removing Chargers on iPhone 12

10.20.2020 16:00 PM

Samsung always trolled Apple for the new iPhone, but this year it's because iPhone 12 does not come with a charger that it usually does.

Missing Link in Skin Bacteria That Causes Eczema Finally Identified in a Breakthrough Study

10.20.2020 14:00 PM

A decade-long study identifies the protein that turns on eczema in which researchers believe could help in finding treatments for skin disease.

Scientists Found the Gene Responsible for Signalling When to Urinate

10.20.2020 11:00 AM

A new study has found the gene that tells the body that the bladder is full and that it is time to urinate. Could this gene be the sixth sense?

How to Celebrate Halloween: 2020 Style

10.20.2020 07:00 AM

Halloween is different this year, but it should not be lonely and boring. Here are some creative ways to celebrate it in 2020 style.

Lone White Baby Sea Turtle Found in Kiawah Island

10.20.2020 06:00 AM

A lone white baby sea turtle was found in a town called Kiawah Island on Sunday by volunteers who were checking the nests of sea turtles in South Carolina.

A Guide to the Amazing Health Benefits of Kombucha

10.19.2020 20:00 PM

Learn how kombucha, a tea drink that has been consumed by humans for 2,000 years, can help with your gut health.

Sahel Region is a Canary in the Coalmine of the Warming Planet

10.19.2020 17:00 PM

Mark Lowcock, a top UN humanitarian official, said that the Sahel region in Africa is at the center of the accelerating climate change.

Mammals and Birds Were Not Warm-Blooded Not Until the Greatest Mass Extinction

10.19.2020 13:00 PM

Mammals and birds are warm-blooded, and it has helped them survive for many years after the greatest mass extinction millions of years ago.

What to Expect: iPhone 12's Launch Date Amidst the Pandemic

10.19.2020 10:00 AM

This years' release of Apple's newest flagship phone, iPhone 12, is unique because it will be released during the pandemic. Here's what to expect.

Hong Kong's Secret For Having Low Rates of COVID-19 Infection

10.18.2020 23:15 PM

Top doctor reveals why Hong Kong has low rates of COVID-19 cases and how their experiences in the 2003 SARS epidemic helped them cope with the current pandemic.

Cataracts and Glaucoma: What's the Difference Between the Two?

10.18.2020 20:31 PM

Cataracts and glaucoma are just two of the most common eye disorder worldwide, but many people mistook one disorder from the other. So how do they differ?

Raccoon Captured After Attacking Young Child and Tested Positive for Rabies

10.17.2020 10:31 AM

The Arlington police released safety reminders after a large, rabid raccoon was captured for attacking a young child on Wednesday.

US Enters Third Wave of COVID-19 As States See a Surge of New Cases

10.17.2020 07:10 AM

The fall COVID-19 surge has arrived in the US. 17 states have seen a record-breaking surge, and no state in the country has seen a decline of cases.

Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work or Are They Just a Hype?

10.16.2020 22:50 PM

Blue light glasses are the latest eyewear trend these days to help people handle the negative effects of digital screens.

Indian Capital Suffers Thick Smog Once Again Due to Agricultural Fires

10.16.2020 09:10 AM

After months of experiencing smog-free air in New Delhi, India's capital once again is experiencing a surge of air pollution levels due to agricultural fires.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

10.16.2020 08:40 AM

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.

Experts Find Way to Stop Online Disinformation Campaign

10.16.2020 08:20 AM

A new study by RAND Corporation has found a way to mitigate online disinformation, especially as the US Presidential election comes closer.

Remdesivir Does Not Cut Hospital Days and Mortality on COVID-19 Patients, WHO Study Reveals

10.16.2020 07:50 AM

The results from WHO's Solidarity trial revealed that remdesivir has little to no effect on cutting the hospital days and mortality of COVID-19 patients.

Allergies: Causes, Symptoms and Management

10.15.2020 23:01 PM

In managing symptoms of common allergies, it is best to know its origin or what caused the allergic reaction. Doing so may prevent future similar incidents.