Image by Futurism Chinese researchers are increasingly frustrated in the recent popularization of the lab leak hypothesis, which is the notion that the coronavirus may have first infected humans after accidentally escaping from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Most recently, a list of 18 American, Canadian, and European researchers published a letter in the journal… Continue reading China Is Furious That Americans Are Considering the Lab Leak Hypothesis
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Burning Container Ship Covers Beaches With Horrible Toxic “Snow”
Billions of plastic pellets are blanketing the Sri Lankan coastline. Downstream Wreckage The western coastline of Sri Lanka is utterly blanketed in billions of plastic pellets, potentially coated in toxic chemicals, after one of the worst ecological disasters to ever face the small island country. Debris floated ashore after an explosion rocked a nearby container… Continue reading Burning Container Ship Covers Beaches With Horrible Toxic “Snow”
China Now Allows Couples to Have Three Children
Is it too late to reverse China’s plunging population growth? Third Child China’s government announced on Monday that couples are allowed to have a third child, signaling concerns over declining population growth in the most populous country in the world. In 1980, China first implemented a one-child-per-household policy to ensure the government is able to… Continue reading China Now Allows Couples to Have Three Children
Thousands of New York Drivers Create Worker-Owned Version of Uber
“Every single transaction reveals exploitation.” True Ridesharing On Sunday, New Yorkers looking for a ride found themselves with a new alternative to Uber or Lyft: a ride-hailing service called the Drivers Cooperative that’s owned and operated by the drivers themselves. The Drivers Cooperative’s founders told The New York Times that they see their new project… Continue reading Thousands of New York Drivers Create Worker-Owned Version of Uber
Bird Flu Virus Spreads to Human in China
Officials in China have reported the first human infection of the H10N3 bird flu strain today, Reuters reports, citing the hospitalization of a 41-year-old man in the eastern city of Zhenjiang on April 28 It’s a stark reminder that novel coronaviruses aren’t the only pathogens that pose a threat to humans. However, the chance H10N3… Continue reading Bird Flu Virus Spreads to Human in China
Get The Most From Your Mac With This All-Star Mac Bundle
While the hype around Apple is all about self-driving cars and augmented reality, for many people, Apple is still the company that makes their workhorse laptop. The All-Star Mac Bundle helps you get the most from your Mac, for work and play. Use discount code ALLSTARMAC to get 30% off this already-discounted package. Parallels Pro:… Continue reading Get The Most From Your Mac With This All-Star Mac Bundle
Unlock your body’s stress-fighting superpower with Apollo Neuro
While everyone is used to handling a little stress here and there, the truth is that it can have significant, long-lasting effects on our bodies. In fact, stress affects every aspect of our physical and mental health. It can occupy our minds, making us distracted, irritable, and unable to sleep. Stress is at the root… Continue reading Unlock your body’s stress-fighting superpower with Apollo Neuro
Give Your Computer Some Love With Our Memorial Day App Sale
Your laptop, phone, or tablet are more than just work equipment or a device you watch Netflix on. With the right app, you can transform these pieces of tech into informational multitools, and we have several Memorial Day deals on apps that will expand what they’re capable of. These deals end June 2nd, so grab… Continue reading Give Your Computer Some Love With Our Memorial Day App Sale
The Department of Homeland Security Is Investigating Microwave Weapon Attacks
They’re encouraging personnel to report any mysterious health incidents. Unexplained Health Incidents The US Department of Homeland Security is taking a closer look at the alleged incidents of microwave weapon attacks that have plagued US diplomats abroad. The department released a memo encouraging personnel to report any “unexplained health incidents” to government officials, according to… Continue reading The Department of Homeland Security Is Investigating Microwave Weapon Attacks
Every Single Stingray at This Zoo Just Died
The zoo says they have no idea how it happened. A Dozen Mysterious Deaths A zoo in Tampa Bay, Florida discovered 12 of its stingrays had died under mysterious circumstances on Thursday morning. The staff at ZooTampa announced that they were investigating the deaths of the aquatic creatures after they were discovered dead in their… Continue reading Every Single Stingray at This Zoo Just Died