Articles by Jacob Elyachar
‘John Madden Football’, 'Tomb Raider' Become Members Of The World Video Game Hall Of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play released its 2018 inductees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The four games have made an impact on both the video game industry and popular culture.
University Professor Creates Theme Song For Milky Way Galaxy: Listen Here
Dr. Mark Heyer of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst composed music to showcase how gases rotate around the Milky Way galaxy. He converted over 20 years of astronomical data into music notes.
Utah Family Discovers Nearly 16,000-Year-Old Horse Skeleton In Backyard
A family in Utah was in shock to find a horse skeleton buried in their backyard. According to paleontologists, the horse skeleton could be 14,000 to 16,000 years old.
Google Assistant Works With 5,000 Smart Home Devices
Google revealed that its Google Assistant can work with over 5,000 items in a smart home environment. The technology company also announced that it was developing partnerships with a variety of companies such as ADT, IKEA, and LG.
Scientists Develop A New Way To Test If Children Are Allergic To Peanuts
Medical Research Council scientists developed a new way to diagnose peanut allergies. The mast cell activation test is dedicated to provide a safer alternative to the oral food challenge.
Facebook Fires Employee Who Used Company Data To Stalk Women
Facebook terminated an employee after he was accused of using company data to stalk women on Tinder. A security analyst was able to help the social network company track down the former engineer.
SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft’s Return Delayed To May 5, NASA Says
NASA and SpaceX decided to delay the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft's return from the International Space Station by four days. The space vehicle will bring a plethora of experiments back to Earth.
Hawaii Lawmakers Ban Sunscreen That Contain Chemicals Harmful To Coral Reefs
Hawaii residents and tourists might need to read their sunscreen labels carefully. Lawmakers hope to pass a ban on sunscreens that contain harmful chemicals that could be toxic to the environment.
NIH Seeks 1 Million Volunteers For Nationwide Research Program
The National Institute of Health launched a nationwide campaign looking for volunteers. They are hoping to gather 1,000,000 participants to help them conduct research using precision medicine to prevent and treat diseases.
Amazon Launches A $23 Kid-Friendly Book Box For Prime Customers
Amazon announced that it will debut a new program for Amazon Prime members and their families. Prime Book Box is expected to strengthen literacy among kids from newborns to 12-year-olds.
WhatsApp Co-Founder Jan Koum Leaving Facebook After Clashes With Company
WhatsApp co-founder and Facebook board member Jan Koum announced his departure from the social media company. Koum joined the Facebook leadership team when WhatsApp was purchased in 2014.
Timeline, Virtual Reality Among New Features In Microsoft Windows 10 April 2018 Update
Microsoft just released its Windows 10 software update. Among the new components that are a part of the software update include Diction, Focus Assist, and the Windows Mixed Reality feature.
Google Doodle Celebrates Johann Carl Friedrich Gauß’s 241st Birthday
Google honored mathematician Johann Carl Friedrich Gauß for what would have been his 241st birthday with a Google Doodle. Gauß created a legacy that included numerous mathematical and scientific discoveries.
US, UK Team Up To Study Massive Glacier In Antarctica
Scientists are heading to Antarctica to study the Thwaites Glacier and how its melting could affect the sea level rising. The two organizations that are spearheading the research are the National Science Foundation and Natural Environment Research Council.
Microsoft Defends Itself As E-Waste Recycler Goes To Jail For Counterfeiting
Microsoft’s corporate vice president of communications, Frank X. Shaw, published a scathing blog post addressing Eric Lundgren’s jail sentence. The e-recycling entrepreneur was sentenced to 15 months for creating counterfeit software.
Bill Gates Donates $12 Million, Challenges United States To Lead Fight Against Flu
Bill Gates announced a significant challenge for scientists as he pledged $12 million for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. The Microsoft cofounder has been at the forefront of strengthening vaccines.
NASA Is Expected To Pay More For Cargo Delivery To The International Space Station
The NASA Office of Inspector General conducted an audit of the agency and found that it has a spending problem. Apparently, NASA is spending too much on cargo delivery to the International Space Station.
iTunes Is Finally Available In The Microsoft Store
After a one-year waiting period, Apple’s iTunes app has appeared in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft originally announced that the media player and store would be coming to Windows 10 computers in 2017.
NASA And ESA Teaming Up To Bring Rocks From Mars To Earth
Two space organizations have outlined a very important mission to Mars. Through three missions and one attempted rocket launch from the Red Planet, they hope to bring some of the Red Planet to Earth.
SpaceX To Launch 5 Iridium NEXT Satellites From West Coast Base On May 19
SpaceX is getting ready to launch the next set of Iridium NEXT satellites. The partnership between both the aerospace company and the communications provider can be traced back to 2006.
19 States Are Affected By The Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new update regarding the E. coli outbreak that is linked to romaine lettuce. 19 states have reported 84 unique cases of the deadly bacteria.
Fortnite Releases New Weapons As New Clues About Meteors And Aliens Emerge
‘Fortnite’ has released two brand new weapons, the Clinger and the Noble Launcher, for its users to play with. However, fans are eagerly awaiting the alleged meteor attack on the Tilted Towers.
Drinking Baking Soda May Cure Autoimmune Disease, Says New Study
A group of scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University published a study involving drinking baking soda. The research team believed that drinking baking soda would cure autoimmune diseases.
Rare Autographed Stephen Hawking Book Is Up For Auction Starting At $28,000
Nate D. Sanders Auctions announced that it will be auctioning off a rare autographed book that was signed by Stephen Hawking. The iconic scientist passed away at 76 years old this past March.
Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy Could Lead to Child's Weight Gain, Claims New Study
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health looked into the effects of pregnant mothers' caffeine intake on the health of their children. Over 50,000 pregnant women and their children were monitored from 2002 to 2008 for the study.
Apple Faces Scrutiny From European Commission Following Acquisition Of Shazam
The European Commission is unhappy with the potential merger of tech companies Apple and Shazam. The government agency will investigate to see if Apple's acquisition would be a problem for the marketplace.
New Study Says That Cannabis Could Be Used To Treat Stress And Anxiety
A research team at Washington State University conducted a study to find whether several doses of cannabis could reduce anxiety and depression. The strains that were used for the study were tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol.
Early Humans Might Have Been Excellent Walkers Based On 3.6-Million-Year-Old Footprints
Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. David Raichlen found that early humans might have been good walkers. Raichlen looked at the 3.6-million-year-old prints that belonged to genus Australopithecus as a research guide.
Marine Biologists Discover Bizarre Deep-Sea Squid In The Gulf Of Mexico
A team from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discovered an unlikely sea creature. The bizarre crimson red squid lurks at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
Man With ‘World's Worst’ Super Gonorrhea Is Cured
A British man just got cured from the 'world’s worst' super gonorrhea. The unidentified man picked up the sexually transmitted disease while he was on a trip in Southeast Asia.
