Articles by Steven Lerner
During And After The 2016 Election, Russian Online Trolls Bought 3,400 Facebook Ads
Between 2015 and 2017, Russian trolls purchased 3,400 Facebook ads to influence the election. The trolls often posed as supporters of different interest groups and posted fake status updates.
Chinese Tech Company ZTE Shuts Down Operations: What Does This Mean For US Consumers?
China-based ZTE announced that it is shutting down major operations. The technology company could not compete due to an export ban from the United States.
Jill Tarter Says Congress Wants To Give NASA $10 Million To Search For Aliens
Astronomer Jill Tarter says that Congress wants to give NASA $10 million a year to search for alien life. About 25 years ago, Congress slashed funding for similar activities.
Amazon, Lennar Team Up To Create 'Smart Homes' Built With Alexa
Amazon revealed that it is teaming up with home builder Lennar to create houses that have built-in Alexa technology. Users can test out the houses in Amazon Experience Centers across the country.
Scientists Say They Discovered The Energy That Sizzles The Sun's Corona To 1 Million Degrees
Researchers just discovered why the sun's corona is 1 million degrees Fahrenheit and hotter than the surface. They captured photos of the corona from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
In Minnesota, 10 People Are Infected From The Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
In Minnesota, there are now 10 confirmed cases of E. coli O157. The victims are mostly women, they live throughout the state, and three of them were hospitalized.
Scientists Show HIV-Infecting Cells During Sex Intercourse In This 2-Second Video
Researchers created a video to show a T cell as it transmits HIV to another cell. The visualization shows that it went after the epithelial cells above the macrophages.
Task Force Says Prostate Screenings For Men Aged 55 To 69 Years Should Be A Choice
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that men aged 55 to 69 years should have the choice to get a prostate cancer screening. Patients should weigh the pros and cons of a screening before deciding.
Netgear Releases $299 Orbi Tri-Band WiFi Cable Modem System: How Will It Save You Money?
Netgear released the Orbi Tri-Band WiFi Cable Modem System on May 7. It combines a WiFi router with a cable modem, which could help consumers lower their cable bill.
Scientists Say Orbits Of Jupiter And Venus Impact Earth's Climate Every 405,000 Years
A new study has revealed that gravitational pull from Jupiter and Venus changes the Earth's orbit every 405,000 years. This impacts climate and all life on Earth.
Walmart Restricts Opioid Prescriptions To A 7-Day Supply: Will Other Pharmacies Also Do This?
Walmart and Sam's Club announced plans to restrict opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply in 60 days. It will also use NarxCare, and will require e-prescriptions by 2020.
Scientists Say The Sun Will Become A Bright Planetary Nebula When It Dies In 10 Billion Years
A new study reveals what will happen to the sun after it dies in 10 billion years from now. Researchers believe it will become a planetary nebula as bright as other stars.
How A Virus Called HTLV-1 From 1500-Year-Old Mummies Infected 40 Percent Of Adults In Rural Australia
A study has confirmed that the HTLV-1 virus has infected 40 percent of adults in a region in rural Australia. Researchers are trying to determine the reasons behind the spread of it.
Over 5 Years Later, Fitbit Finally Adds Menstrual Cycle And Text Response Features
Fitbit announced that it is adding a new feature called female health tracking to help women track menstrual cycles. It is also adding text responses for Android users.
How A 25-Year-Old Drug For Nerve Pain Called Gabapentin Showed Up In Opioid Overdoses
Gabapentin, a nerve medication that has been around for 25 years, is now being misused by opioid users. The FDA is going to study the drug to find a solution to the crisis.
Scientists Studying The Poop Of 87 Gorillas Provide Insight Into The Diets Of Humans
Scientists conducted a research on the fecal matter of 87 gorillas from the Republic of Congo over three years. They discovered that the gastrointestinal microbes change based on the seasonal diets.
Apple Comes Clean: Some iPhone 7 Microphones Are Broken And Need Repair
Some iPhone 7 users are complaining about issues with the device's microphone. A leaked document from Apple outlines the repair process for service providers handling the phone.
Humans Could Possibly Shoot Lasers From Their Eyes Up To 20 Inches Away, Says New Study
A new study suggested the possibility of humans shooting lasers from their eyes. The researchers used organic semiconductors to create the technology and tested it on a cow.
Vine Co-Founder Postpones App's Sequel V2 Indefinitely: 'I'm Very, Very Sorry'
On Friday, May 4, Vine Founder Dom Hoffman said that the sequel to social media app Vine called V2 is delayed indefinitely. He originally announced the app was going to launch by the summer of 2018.
Researchers Say 1000-Year-Old Tapestries Might Prove The Existence Of The Mysterious 'Planet Nine'
Researchers believe that medieval tapestries might contain proof that 'Planet Nine' exists in the solar system. Scientists are still searching the skies trying to find the mysterious planet.
A New Study Says Eating Fast Food 4 Or More Times A Week Could Delay Pregnancy
A new study revealed that women who ate fast food often were more likely to have fertility complications. By contrast, women who ate more fruits were more likely to get pregnant.
Google Is Expanding To Apple's Apps Over 6 Months After Starting Its Advanced Protection Program
In 2017, Google created the Advanced Protection Program as an extra layer of security against hacking. This 2018, it expanded the program to include Apple's apps.
11-Year-Old Tennessee Girl Discovers 475-Million-Year-Old Fossil Of A Trilobite Near A Lake
A young girl discovered the fossil of a 475-million-year-old trilobite near a lake in Tennessee. A professor from the University of Tennessee confirmed the discovery.
Nearly 40 Percent Of Seniors Are Sexually Active, But Aren't Talking To Doctors
A survey from Michigan University's National Poll on Healthy Aging found that most seniors are interested in being sexually active. However, most of them don't speak to their medical providers about this.
Google Is Helping A 21-Year-Old Develop A Social Gaming Startup Called 'Arcade'
Michael Sayman is the 21-year-old founder and co-owner of Arcade. This is a social gaming startup currently in development under Google's Area 120 for experimental projects.
Mantis Shrimp Have The Strangest Eyes In The Animal Kingdom, Says New Study
A new study determined that peacock mantis shrimp have a unique set of eyes that are constantly in motion. It also has four times the photoreceptor cells that a mammal has.
How The Bones Of An Ancient Rhino Placed Humans In The Philippines 700000 Years Ago
Scientists recently discovered the fossilized skeleton of a rhinoceros in the Philippines from 700,000 years ago. It is likely that early humans were on the island at that time.
Published Weeks After His Death, Stephen Hawking’s Final Theory Shows A Less-Complicated Universe
The final theory on the multiverse by Stephen Hawking has just been published. It is based on string theory and explains that the universe is less complicated than it seemed.
The 5 Best New Features Arriving On Instagram Today
Facebook revealed new Instagram features at the F8 developer conference. Instagram users will now have access to video chat, new augmented reality filters, and integration with Spotify.
Massive 'Dead Zone' The Size Of Florida Has Just Been Discovered In The Arabian Sea
Researchers from the University of East Anglia just discovered that a 'dead zone' has grown to the size of Florida because of climate change. It is located in the Gulf of Oman near the Arabian Sea.
