COVID-19: Without masks, two meters distancing is not enough
In a new study from McGill University and elsewhere, researchers found to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors, the two meters physical distancing guideline...
How do apples get their distinctive shapes?
Apples are among the oldest and most recognizable fruits in the world.
But have you ever really considered an apple’s shape?
Apples are relatively spherical except...
Why are prices on the rise right now?
You may have noticed your paycheck is struggling to keep up with rising costs.
The prices you pay for everyday items were nearly 5.5% higher...
What was really the secret behind Van Gogh’s success?
Before developing his famed “drip technique,” abstract artist Jackson Pollock dabbled in drawing, print making and surrealist paintings of humans, animals and nature.
According to...
UCLA ranked No. 1 public university for fifth straight year by U.S. News &...
UCLA has again been named the nation’s top public university in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, which were published today.
This...
US war on terror has cost $8 trillion, 900,000 lives in last two decades,...
Nearly 20 years after the United States’ invasion of Afghanistan, the cost of its global war on terror stands at $8 trillion and 900,000...
Why are so many Americans leaving their jobs right now?
The numbers don’t lie.
Americans are leaving their jobs in hordes, and many of those who haven’t left yet say they’re thinking about it.
A Microsoft...
TV ads inspire retail stock investing, shows study
Stock trading volumes in the United States have soared over the last year and much of it seems to be driven by retail investors.
With...
Who you bargain against can impact your home price
When putting a house on the market, who has the edge when it comes to selling for a profit?
Chances are—unless you're a full-time real...
How to predict a stock market bubble in real-time
A new method for identifying financial bubbles could help policymakers avert catastrophes like the burst of the 2007 housing bubble in the US.
It...