Skype can now hold up to 50 participants in a group chat

Medicine & Technology Mar 15, 2019

Microsoft has doubled the number of people that can take part in Skype group video calls. For beta testers involved in the Skype Insider Preview, the upper limit increases from 25 to 50.

Defects can help soak up pollutant faster in nanomaterials

Mar 14, 2019

Adding defects into the structure of a metal-organic framework, research shows that it could absorb toxic pollutants faster in industrial wastewater.

Facebook and Instagram were down for a day

Mar 14, 2019

The server configuration change is the reason behind Facebook and Instagram’s longest recorded outage

Research Shows the Rise in Mental Disorders in Teens are Caused by Social Media

Mar 14, 2019

People born after 1995 are showing signs of more mental health issues, and researchers point it to the lack of sleep and the rise in social media.

Measles exposure, what do you need to do?

Mar 14, 2019

Due to the current outbreak, CDC is educating the public on what to do when exposed to measles

Whooping cough vaccine is not working as well as it used to

Mar 13, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the vaccine is less effective because the bacteria that cause this disease has mutated.

Measles outbreak in US, 228 cases have been reported

Mar 13, 2019

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 228 cases of measles have been reported since the start of 2019 in the United States.

Electronic tattoos can be made through graphene and silk

Mar 13, 2019

Researchers in China have demonstrated a self-healing electronic tattoo that shows high sensitivity to multiple stimuli, including humidity, strain, and temperature based on a unique graphene and silk fibroin combination.

Lookout app from Google can help identify objects for the visually impaired

Mar 13, 2019

This application was announced in 2018 and it is available on Pixel devices in the United States

Nanotechnology can clear the way for better visibility

Mar 12, 2019

A new coating developed by researchers prevents fogging on transparent surfaces and is said to replace fogging sprays.

Free Hulu will now be offered to all Spotify premium users

Mar 12, 2019

The music-streaming service announced that they are offering a free Hulu plan to all of their premium users.

A simple eye scan can now detect early Alzheimer’s

Mar 12, 2019

Researchers at the Duke Eye Center say that an eye scan may be the key to detect Alzheimer’s disease.

Quantum sensor is said to help cancer patients with their treatment

Mar 12, 2019

The newly developed quantum sensor is said to outperform the technologies that are currently used in monitoring the success of cancer treatments.

Studies show that smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of a baby’s death

Mar 11, 2019

This study analyzed about 20 million births and around 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.

The Behavioral and Cultural Diversity of Chimpanzees Are Reduced Due to Human Impact

Mar 11, 2019

Chimpanzees are known for exhibiting extraordinary behavioral and cultural diversity, but it was reduced because of human disturbance.