Articles by Andrew Norman
Eating French Fries Frequently Can Double Your Death Risk: Study
A new study revealed that regular consumption of fried potato products can lead to higher death risk. Frequent consumption of french fries can also cause early deaths.
Sony Sells More Than 60 Million PlayStation 4 Units Worldwide
Sony revealed that it sold 60.4 million PlayStation 4 units worldwide. The company also shared that it sold 487.8 million copies of games through its retail and digital stores.
Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence Of Different Environments On Mars
A wide variety of mineral deposits were found in layers of sedimentary rocks collected from the base of Mount Sharp. The different minerals point toward presence of diverse environment in Mars’ early days.
Authorities Preparing To Drain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: Here's Why
The National Park Services will drain and clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The authorities decided to undertake this step after 80 ducks were reported dead.
ULA Wasn't Given The Opportunity To Bid Against SpaceX For Air Force’s X-37B Space Plane's Upcoming Launch
ULA has claimed that it was not given a fair chance to bid for the launch contract of U.S. Air Force’s X-37B miniature space plane. The contract was awarded to Elon Musk owned Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX.
SpaceX To Launch X-37B Space Plane For U.S. Air Force
SpaceX bagged the contract to launch the unmanned X-37B, its fifth mission to the outer space. United Launch Alliance launched the X-37B space plane for U.S. Air Force.
Want Your Baby To Sleep Longer? Make The Infant Sleep In Their Own Room
A new study recommended that parents do not share their beds with babies. The researchers advised parents to stop sharing the bed after the baby was six months to reduce the infant’s poor sleep.
iOS 11's Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature Detects When You Are In A Moving Car
Apple's iOS 11 would integrate the Do Not Disturb While Driving mode. This feature was designed to mute all notifications and calls upon detecting that the driver is behind the wheel, preventing distraction.
ABC News Faces $5.7 Billion Lawsuit Over 'Pink Slime' Story
South Dakota meat processing company Beef Products Inc. accused ABC News of misreporting and causing intentional harm to the firm and its employees. The meat company sued ABC News for $5.7 billion in damages.
Manhattan Doctor Arrested For Writing Unnecessary Painkiller Prescriptions Worth $20 Million
Manhattan based 81-year old Dr. Martin Tesher was arrested on charges of unnecessary distribution of painkillers. The police stated that Dr. Tesher prescribed more than 14,000 oxycodone pain pills to his patients.
Target Ad Confirms Gold PS4 Slim 1TB Special Edition For $250
A Target advert listing the gold PS4 Slim 1 TB Special Edition leaked online. The advertisement listed the gold variant of the console's price as $250.
Boost Mobile Sweetens Galaxy S8 Deal: Samsung's Off-Contract Flagship Available For $520
Boost Mobile launched a new offer for the Samsung Galaxy S8. The off-contract Galaxy S8 will be discounted to $520 as part of the limited period promotion.
UNESCO Wants Australia To Act Urgently To Save Great Barrier Reef
UNESCO urged the Australian government to beef up efforts save the Great Barrier Reef from complete damage. The reef's coral underwent several mass bleaching events and are in danger of becoming extinct.
Curiosity Rover Finds Ancient Lake On Mars That Could Have Supported Life
The Curiosity rover found that an ancient Martian lake may have supported life more than 3 million years ago. The lake could have been the stronghold of microbes.
Are We Alone On Earth? Bigelow Aerospace Founder Convinced Of 'ET Presence' On The Planet
Bigelow Aerospace’s founder Robert Bigelow shared in an interview that alien life exists on the Earth itself. He also revealed that commercial space agencies would pave the path for human settlement in space.
Endangered Blue Whale Dies After Colliding With A Ship: Carcass Washes Ashore On A Northern California Beach
A 79-foot blue whale carcass washed ashore on Northern California's Agate Beach on May 26. Scientists and experts stated that the whale died because it collided with a ship.
Falcon 9 Static Fire Test Sparks Brush Fire Near Launchpad 39A
The static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket started a four-acre brush fire on May 28. The Falcon 9 rocket will be used to lift of the Dragon resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station on Thursday, June 1.
Surface Pro 4 Firmware Update Improves Battery Life, Optimizes Touch Functionality, And More
Microsoft rolled out a system update for its Surface Pro 4 laptop-tablet hybrid. The update not only improves the device’s stability and touch functionality, but also enhances the Surface Pro 4’s battery life when it is in Sleep Mode.
OnePlus Introduces A Referral Program Ahead Of OnePlus 5's Launch: Here's How You Can Gain By Referring Others
OnePlus introduced a new referral program where it provided smartphone owners with a link through which they can share and earn points. These points can be used toward free goodies or discounts on OnePlus purchases.
US Honey Bee Colony Loss Improves: Beekeepers Lost Only 33 Percent Bees In A Year
A new survey revealed that honey bee colony losses are at the lowest in more than 10 years. The annual loss rate of honey bee colonies reduced from 40.5 percent in 2015-2016 to 33 percent in 2016-2017.
Best Buy Reduces 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Price, Is The Retailer Preparing For 10.5-Inch Model's Arrival?
Best Buy reduced the price of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro model to $474.99 from its original price of $599. The discount fueled speculations that the retailer was preparing for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro model’s arrival.
Second Successful Penis Transplant Will Have To Be Corrected With Medical Tattooing: Here's Why
A team of surgeons at the Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital performed the second successful penis transplant on April 21. However, it would need to be corrected with medical tattooing.
NASA Releases An Image Showing How The Earth Looked From Space 48 Years Ago
NASA on Thursday, May 18, released an aerial image of Earth taken from space. In 1969, the crew of Apollo 10 lunar orbital space mission captured the image from a distance of 36,000 nautical miles.
Will Galaxy Note 8 Be The First Samsung Smartphone With Dual Camera?
The Galaxy Note 8 may not be the first Samsung smartphone to sport a dual-camera setup. Alleged images of the Galaxy C10 with a dual-rear camera setup surfaced online, but their authenticity is circumspect.
Scientists Are A Step Closer To Produce Limitless Supply Of Blood
Scientists made a breakthrough discovery where they found a method to produce limitless blood supply. This procedure could potentially be used to treat blood disorders and life-threatening infections.
Researchers Stumble Upon Potentially New Energy Source While Drilling Into An Earthquake Fault
Researchers discovered hot water while drilling into the Alpine Fault in New Zealand. The water reached a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius at a depth of just 630 meters.
Meet KalamSat: World's Smallest Satellite Designed By A Teen
An 18-year old teen from India created the smallest and lightest satellite ever dubbed KalamSat. The science genius used 3D-printed reinforced carbon fiber to create the satellite, which will be launched by NASA in June.
Is The Climate On Exoplanet Proxima B Suitable To Sustain Life?
A new study took tentative steps toward exploring the climate of newly-discovered exoplanet Proxima B. The exoplanet is believed to boast an environment that is conducive to support life.
Campi Flegrei Volcano Approaching A Critical Stage: Closer To An Eruption?
A new study indicated that the Campi Flegrei volcano in southern Italy may erupt sooner than expected. The eruption could occur due to massive energy build-up in the volcano for the past few decades.
Well-Preserved 'Dinosaur Mummy' Dating Back 110-Million-Years Found In Alberta
Scientists found well-preserved fossilized remains of a ‘dinosaur mummy’ that dated back 110 million years. The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were discovered in Alberta, Canada.
