Latest science news in Mathematics & Economics
Famous birthdays for June 6: Paul Giamatti, Sandra Bernhard
Actor Paul Giamatti turns 53 and actor Sandra Bernhard turns 65, among the famous birthdays for June 6.
Seniors boil down months of research into a 3-minute thesis pitch
College seniors spend months researching and writing their senior theses, becoming experts on niche topics in a broad range of fields, from physics to philosophy. Those who entered the Pitch Your Thesis Competition,...
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant rules himself out for rest of season
Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant said Friday that he will not return for the 2019-20 NBA season when it resumes next month.
UFC star Jorge Masvidal demands release: 'Let me go and let me see if I'm worth it'
Jorge Masvidal, one of the UFC's hottest names, took to social media Friday to voice his displeasure with ongoing contract talks with the promotion.
PFAS-making plant wasn't inspected for years, US EPA watchdog says
GenX emission control compliance was tracked via reports from company
California says film and TV shoots can start June 12. But big changes are coming
Filming in California can resume as soon as next Friday, but county public health officials must approve productions in their jurisdictions.
New website shows impact of European virus confinement
Environmental and economic impacts of the coronavirus in Europe can now be seen using satellite data provided by the European Space Agency, it announced Friday.
GAO: New presidential helicopters need better communications system
The program to replace the presidential helicopter has been delayed to address communications-related issues, a General Accountability Office report said.
Minneapolis leaders vote in favor of police reforms; ban choke holds
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday on a measure that bans police from using choke holds and other neck restraints in response to the death of George Floyd and national...
World War II-era explosive found during yard work at Iceland home
The Icelandic Coast Guard said a team of explosives experts was dispatched to a home where a World War II era explosive was found by a person doing yard work.
Trump signs law loosening Paycheck Protection Program limits
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a bill loosening restrictions on how small businesses can spend stimulus loans without having to pay them back.
Ottawa delays 5G spectrum auction because of COVID-19
The federal government is delaying a planned auction of 3500 MHz wireless spectrum for six months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
British carmakers Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren shedding jobs
British car giants Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren have all announced staff cuts totaling almost 3,000 jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix cancels Tan France, Alexa Chung show 'Next in Fashion'
Netflix canceled 'Next in Fashion' on Friday, but host Tan France says they could take it to another network for Season 2.
You should blur the faces in your protest photos. Here’s how.
This is a crowd from a concert, but the same techniques apply. (Pixabay/)It’s essential to document the world, especially in the midst of profound events such as the current protests and rallies happening...
Scottish rail service interrupted by boar on the tracks
Railway service was held up on a route in Scotland when a wild boar wandered out onto the tracks, blocking the path of trains.
Trump claims victory although crises continue
Trump claimed victory over three crises although none have been solved.
Experts: COVID-19 has increased risks, costs for November presidential election
The election in November faces an increased threat of cyberattack as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and officials need to tighten security, experts said in a report Friday.
YouTube postpones 'Dear Class of 2020' event to Sunday
YouTube's live stream for grads, featuring BTS, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and the Obamas, was rescheduled out of respect for a memorial service for George Floyd.
Stocks boom Friday after report shows major U.S. job growth
U.S. stocks boomed early Friday following a major surprise in the federal government's labor report that showed the economy grew by more than 2 million jobs last month.
Big guns return to the track in weekend horse racing
Horse racing breaks well free of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions this weekend -- albeit without fans -- with the first of the British Classics, the Santa Anita Derby and important...
Measuring Atlantic bluefin tuna with a drone
Researchers have used an unmanned aerial system (or drone) to gather data on schooling juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine.
Seoul to allow for delivery service of foreign currencies, launch drone taxis
The South Korean government said Thursday that it plans to allow for delivery service of foreign currencies to reduce face-to-face contact amid the coronavirus threats.
Reconsidering the efficiency of grazing exclusion using fences on the Tibetan Plateau
A study about grazing exclusion using fences on the Tibetan Plateau(TP) by a team of researchers from China (Dr. Jian Sun's research team at Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural...
Cars: transition from lockdown is a fork in the road – here are two possible outcomes for future travel
As more and more countries, including the UK, are eased out of lockdown, people are returning to their workplaces and taking children to school. How they choose to make those...
Kylie Jenner, Kanye West top Forbes list of highest-paid celebrities
Kylie Jenner has been ranked as the world's highest-paid celebrity for 2020 by Forbes, with her brother-in-law Kanye West coming in second.
Why forgotten food manufacturers deserve our thanks too
The UK government's list of key workers helping society to deal with the pandemic was a long one. But it seems to me that some of the people who really...
It's time to rethink the disrupted U.S. food system from the ground up
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns have severely disrupted and spotlighted weaknesses in the U.S. food system. Farmers, food distributors and government agencies are working to reconfigure supply chains...