Articles by Julia Manuel
Your Kids Can Call Santa Claus Using Google Home, Here's How
Kids can talk to Santa Claus this holiday season by calling him through Google Home. They can also track his exact location on Christmas Eve as well as his progress on holiday preparations.
Vaping Among Teens Increases As Drinking Declines, Survey Says
The number of American teens using vape increased in the past year, worrying officials who were pressed of enforcing stricter measures to curb the issue. Others expressed concern on the youth's potential addiction to nicotine.
Rocco The Parrot Uses Amazon's Alexa To Order Snacks While Owner Is Away
Rocco, an African Grey Parrot kicked out of a sanctuary in UK, was caught ordering food and housewares through Amazon Alexa while his owner was away. Moreover, the bird reportedly interacted with the virtual assistant 40 times a day.
Man's Fungal Infection In Lungs Linked To Habit Of Sniffing Smelly Socks Every Day
A Chinese man who was fond of sniffing his socks after a long day's work found himself at a hospital for a lung infection. Doctors confirmed this was a result of his habit.
'Netflix For Comics' InkyPen Will Launch On Nintendo Switch Dec. 17
InkyPen will finally launch on Nintendo Switch on Dec. 17 wherein subscribers can access thousands of comics for a fee much like Netflix. The Norway-based company said it was eyeing to expansion in other platforms.
Frank Sinatra's Last Car, A Chrysler LeBaron, Is Up For Auction
A Chrysler LeBaron, which used to belong to Frank Sinatra, one of the most influential singers, will be up for auction in February next year. The car was allegedly one of the performer's favorites.
Experts Urge The US To Build Prototype Fusion Power Plant
Scientists recommended that the United Statess should still back the megaproject research in France. Moreoever, they proposed to make a prototype of the fusion power plant even if the country decides to quit.
Newborn Miraculously Recovered From Ebola, The Youngest To Have Ever Survived
The youngest survivor from the Ebola outbreak in the Congo was a newborn whom officials called 'young miracle.' The infant was admitted to a treatment center just six days after being born.
Facebook Bug Exposed Photos Of 6.8 Million Users: How To Find Out If You Were Affected
Facebook recently disclosed that a bug may have affected 6.8 million users, exposing their photos to third-party apps. The social networking site said the bug lived for 12 days in September.
$100,000 Up For Grabs For Someone Who Can Live Without A Smartphone For 365 Days
Vitaminwater recently announced it will be giving away $100,000 to someone who can ditch their smartphone for a year. It said this was an effort to break the boring routine that has plagued generations.
Qualcomm Wants China To Ban Sale Of Apple iPhone XS And XR
After securing a temporary injunction against Apple, Qualcomm requested to ban the sales of iPhones XS, XS Max, and XR in China. The Cupertino, California-based company, meanwhile, insisted the units with iOS 12 weren't part of the order.
Tiny Sensor Turns Bees Into Live Drones That Can Monitor Farm Crops
A group of researchers from the University of Washington created a technology that will enable bees to become a drone. Unlike man-made techs, the insects can fly up to seven hours.
Tennessee Congressman-elect Mark Green Says Vaccines Cause Autism
Tennessee Congressman-elect Mark Green made headlines when he said that there was a link between autism and vaccines. The Republican even accused CDC of data fraudulence, challenging the health agency to be transparent with their research.
Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Deadliest Drug In The US
Fentanyl led the list of drugs related to overdose deaths in 2016. Moreover, fatalities linked to the synthetic opioid soared from 4 percent in 2011 to 29 percent in 2016.
Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up Sky This Week: When, Where, And How To See The Shooting Star Show
Experts revealed that this year's Geminid meteor shower will be more visible as the moon sets at midnight. They further discussed best viewing time and place for spectators.
1 In 7 Type 2 Diabetes Patients Needlessly Test Blood Sugar At Home
A study found that many people with type 2 diabetes were unnecessarily testing their blood sugar regularly in their homes. This meant a waste of time and money.
Puma Revives Its 1986 Smart Running Shoe RS-Computer
Puma will relaunch a modernized version of its 1986 RS-Computer shoe that records the calories burned, the distance covered, and the number of steps taken. The aesthetic, from color to the design, was preserved.
These iPhone Apps Share Your Location Data To As Many As 40 Companies
There were a number of iOS apps that tracked users' precise location without them knowing it. These information were sold to third-party companies such as advertisers and businesses.
Amazon's Alexa Can Now Call Local Businesses And Check Your Email
Amazon Alexa can now read, reply, or delete emails as per users' instructions. Moreover, the voice assistant is also capable of calling phone numbers apart from just finding the contact numbers.
Google+ Bug Leaked Data Of 52.5 Million People
Google+ admitted recently that another bug had leaked the information of 52.5 million users that resulted from an update in November. This followed suit the October revelation that a similar bug had compromised data for three years.
Nurse Accidentally Kills Patient After Administering High Dose Of Wrong Drug
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services slammed a Tennessee hospital after it had learned of a death stemming from a nurse's medication error. The hospital staff accidentally gave a high dosage of a non-relaxant drug instead of an anti-anxiety medicine to a patient.
Measles Cases Increase By 31 Percent In 2017, Parents Partly To Blame
In 2017, 173,330 cases of measles were recorded, a 31-percent increase from 2016. Health organizations partially pointed at parental neglect as a reason for the uptick.
Search Company Claims To Have Found Lost City Of Atlantis
Another team had yet again claimed that they finally found where the lost city of Atlantis once stood. The search company behind this latest expedition said the fictional city was near the coast of in Spain.
US Life Expectancy Drops Due To Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths
Americans born in 2017 are expected to reach 78.6 years, which is 1.2 months lesser in life expectancy for the third consecutive year. Last year's number of drug overdose deaths also increased from 2016.
Newly Identified Wasp Turns Spiders Into Zombie Slaves
Researchers have found a more complex behavior of newly discovered wasps on social spiders. These parasitic creatures lay eggs on the arachnids and when these hatch, they feed on the host.
HIV Numbers In Europe At Record High, Says Report
Last year, Europe's human immunodeficiency virus cases increased, albeit at a slower pace than the previous years. Health officials urged government officials to take necessary actions to address the issue.
Study Finds A Link Between Obesity And Risk Of Asthma
Obese children have a higher risk of developing asthma than the ones of normal weight, according to a new research. The study aimed to look at how weight affects the development of asthma in children.
Early Humans Interbreeding With Neanderthals More Common Than Previously Thought
While other scientists had thought that interbreeding between primitive humans and Neanderthals only happened once, a new study said otherwise. Researchers explained that about 75,000 years ago, the two species interbred several times.
Sodom And Gomorrah May Have Been Destroyed By An Asteroid Strike
A team of archaeologists claimed that they found the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah near the Dead Sea. A massive asteroid explosion might have led to the destruction of an early civilization about 3,700 years ago.
Scientists Discover Extinct Giant Herbivore Species Related To Mammals
Scientists were astounded to discover a giant herbivore, which lived in the Triassic period, is a relative of mammals. The creature called Lisowicia bojani lived together with long-necked dinosaurs at the time.
