Michael Kors (KORS), Ralph Lauren (RL) Q1 Earnings Likely To Suffer
Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren are slated to report first-quarter fiscal 2017 earnings Wednesday amid uncertainty in the luxury goods market.
Sunflowers Move With The Sun Using Circadian Rhythms, New Study Shows
A new study published in the journal Science showed that sunflowers use circadian rhythms in addition to heliotropism to move with the sun.
Mesoblast’s Stem-Cell Treatment Shows Improvement In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Experimental treatment by Australian biotech company Mesoblast showed significant improvement in patients suffering from the painful autoimmune disease.
Michael Phelps' Cupping Method: Russian State TV Likens Ancient Healing Method To Doping
Russian state television compared the Chinese healing technique used by many athletes at Rio Olympics to meldonium — a drug Russian athletes were disqualified for using.
Autism Exclusive To Humans, Neanderthals Lack DNA Sequence Responsible For Disorder
The genetic structure responsible for causing autism in humans was missing in Neanderthals, making them immune to the disorder, a new study has found.
Apple’s Bug Bounty Program: Rewards Of Upto $200,000 Announced In Invite-Only Program Starting September
The tech giant is the latest in a growing list of companies like Facebook, Google and Microsoft that offer rewards to those who detect problems with their software.
Counterfeits On Alibaba: US Judge Dismisses Part Of Lawsuit By Gucci, Other Luxury Brands
Luxury brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent had filed the suit in 2015 against the Chinese e-commerce giant in a U.S. court.
Who Is Ninorta Banho? First Syrian Refugee Crowned ‘Wine Queen’ In Germany’s Trier
Ninorta Banho became the first refugee to be crowned “wine queen” in Germany’s Trier-Olewig region.
Jade Rabbit, China’s Lunar Rover, Bids Adieu After 31 Months On The Moon
Popularly known as “Yutu,” the country’s lunar rover finally ended its mission on the moon with a post on Weibo — “Hi! This could be the last greetings from me!”
Sickle Cell Trait May Not Be Linked To Premature Death, Study Finds
In the past, a study had found that even the trait, and not just the disorder, could lead to an increased risk of sudden death.
Sprite’s ‘Brutally Refreshing’ Campaign: Coca-Cola Apologizes For Sexist Ads In Ireland Amid Criticism
Soda giant Coca-Cola issued an apology after a Twitter outburst against Sprite’s “#BrutallyRefreshing” advertising campaign in Ireland.
Zac Efron Strikes Out On Tinder Following Breakup With Girlfriend Model Sami Miro
The "High School Musical" actor admitted to trying out the dating app but said that no one swiped right on him.
Philippines Drug War: Death Toll Crosses 400, Human Rights Activists Condemn Killings Of Suspects
Over 400 suspected drug dealers and others have been killed by the police since Rodrigo Duterte took over as president of the Asian country in June.
Millennials Are Having Less Sex Than Their Parents Did, Study Finds
A new study has found that millennials in the U.S., typically associated with casual sex, are actually less inclined toward sexual activity than those born in the 1960s.
Stellar Desert With No Young Stars At The Center Of Milky Way, New Study Finds
An international team of researchers have discovered a large area at the center of the Milky Way that is completely devoid of pulsating stars.
Warren Buffett Slams Donald Trump On Tax Returns, Khizr Khan Comment
The billionaire investor campaigned alongside the Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in his home state of Nebraska.
Joe Biden Officiates Same-Sex Wedding Of White House Employees At Official Residence
The U.S. vice president was requested to perform the ceremony by Brian Mosteller and Joe Mahshie at his official residence in Washington, D.C.
DNA’S Dynamic Nature Makes It The Blueprint For Life, New Study Finds
A new study credits DNA’s dynamic nature with making it the main repository of genetic information.
Tesla (TSLA), SolarCity (SCTY) Announce $2.6 Billion Merger
Tesla founder and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is also the chairman of the solar panel installer and holds the largest stake in both entities.
Texas Hot Air Balloon Crash: Pilot Had Been Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated In 2000, Report Says
Authorities are referring to the crash, which left 16 dead in Texas Saturday, as the worst such disaster in the U.S.
MIT Scientists Develop Portable Device To Produce Biopharmaceuticals On Demand
Despite being expensive, the system could possibly be used to manufacture vaccines to prevent a disease outbreak in a remote village, the researchers said.
Scientists Use Drones To Study Whales, Dolphins Off Hawaii For The First Time
A team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists used drone technology to get highly accurate information about the animals during a 30-day expedition.
Barcelona Unveils Refugee ‘Shame Counter’ To Track Deaths In The Mediterranean
The mayor of the Spanish city inaugurated a large digital counter that tracks the number of refugees that have died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
US Military In Okinawa To Facilitate Largest Land Return To Japan Since 1972
Okinawa hosts 50,000 U.S. nationals, including 30,000 military personnel and civilian contractors, and is a strategically important base to counter Chinese influence.
Zika In US: FDA Suspends Blood Donations In 2 Florida Counties Amid Virus Threat
Blood centers in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas were asked to suspend collections as authorities carry out investigations into four Zika cases unrelated to travel.
Apollo Astronauts More Susceptible To Heart Disease Due To Deep-Space Radiation: Study
A study published Thursday has found that the lunar astronauts may be more prone to cardiovascular problems because of exposure to deep-space radiation.
Beer From Urine: Belgian Scientists Create Solar Device To Remove Water From Urine
A team of scientists in Belgium have created a device that uses solar energy to turn urine into potable water — which can then be used to brew beer.
Sexism In Video Games: Decline In Sexualization Of Female Primary Characters Over Past Decade, Study Finds
A study by Indiana University has found a dip in the sexualization of female primary characters in video games over the past decade.
World’s Largest Polluters Accused Of Violating Human Rights In Philippines
Energy companies, including Shell, BP and Chevron, have been asked to respond to allegations that their carbon emissions violated the rights of millions of people in the Philippines.
Dragon Ants: Scientists Discover Ants That Look Like Khaleesi’s Dragons In ‘Game Of Thrones’
The two new species of ants are being referred to as “dragon ants” because they remind scientists of Daenerys Targaryen’s pet dragons from the “Game of Thrones.”