By Jam STA ROSA / AFP In a raucous cockpit in the Philippines, Dennis de la Cruz grins from ear to ear as he watches his roosters slash their opponents to death in a frenzy of blood and feathers. In a raucous cockpit in the Philippines, Dennis de la Cr…
YouTube to certify health care providers’ accounts
By mgstudyo / Getty Images Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals can apply to have their YouTube channels certified, the video sharing platform said Thursday, in a push to limit misinformation on the site. Doctors, nurses and other health…
When archeology meets the Bible
By Shai Halevi, Israel Antiquities Authority. For some years now, new technologies have been revolutionizing archaeology. These new techniques have allowed us to see certain aspects of history in a new light. One area in particular that has been of int…
Seeking ‘healthy’ debate of ideas, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
By JIM WATSON / AFP Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable “healthy” debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan “echo chambers.” Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon…
Limited time offers that embrace food trends prove a hit in restaurant chains
By NiseriN / Getty Images Apple, bacon and seafood… these are just a few of the on-trend ingredients that appeal to consumers in the form of the limited-time offers and special feature creations at restaurant chains and fast-food restaurants. They ma…
Americans are increasingly turning to TikTok for news
By FabrikaCr / Getty Images Americans are no longer just heading to TikTok for dancing. The Chinese app has even made its way into the world of information and media. In the United States, more users now go on TikTok than on any other platform. America…
Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks
By Aaron Bull / Getty Images A new study demonstrates the positive impact of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the fight against climate change. According to the research, these MPAs not only promote carbon storage but also marine biodiversity as well a…
What to do (and not do) to properly charge your smartphone
By Chutharat Kamkhuntee / Getty Images When the moment comes to charge your smartphone, it’s important to take the right steps to avoid damaging the battery. When the moment comes to charge your smartphone, it’s important to take the right steps to avo…
In Montana, goats and bighorn sheep are squabbling… over salt
By Wendy/Jeff Sparks/Torquemada / Getty Images The climate crisis is having some unexpected consequences, especially in the area of biodiversity. One such example can be witnessed in Glacier National Park, in the US state of Montana. There, mountain go…
Local delivery by drone to be tested in Europe
By Coutesy of Wing Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery service, is about to land in Europe. For several years and after 300,000 deliveries — mainly in Australia and the United States — developments in legislation mean that the service will finally be dep…