Microsoft appoints its first-ever chief scientific officer

For the first in its history, there’s a chief scientific officer at Microsoft. This week, the company appointed Eric Horvitz to the role as part of a broader reorganization following the departure of a key executive in February.

Just Walking Around in Polyester Clothes Sheds Tons of Microplastic Pollution

Washing your clothes made from synthetic fabrics like acrylic, nylon, and polyester causes them to shed hundreds of thousands of microplastic fibers. Now, new research shows that just wearing synthetic clothes could release more microfibers than washing them.

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Coronavirus Isn't Stopping San Diego Comic-Con and Next Month's WonderCon, For Now

Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic. Schools are canceling in-person classes, theme parks around the world are closing their doors, and several major events have been called off. Some folks are wondering what this means for the biggest comic convention of the year, San Diego Comic-Con, as well as next month’s…

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Take Advantage of the Lowest Price Ever on This 2-in-1 Slow Cooker

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Scotland Was the Real 'Jurassic Park’ During the Reign of Dinosaurs, Newfound Footprints Suggest

Paleontologists working on the Isle of Skye in Scotland have uncovered around 50 dinosaur footprints, including track marks compatible with Stegosaurus. The discovery points to the tremendous ecological diversity of the region some 170 million years ago.

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Vermont Seeks Injunction Against Clearview AI, Says Firm Broke Multiple State Laws

Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the controversial face recognition company Clearview AI alleging its efforts to collect images of Vermonters without their consent to fuel a law enforcement database is in violation of multiple state laws.

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A Few Coronavirus Facts To Keep In Mind When You’re Panicking

COVID-19 is a very real problem. But there are also some other points to keep in perspective if you’re anxious.

Does The Type Of Soap Or Hand Sanitizer You Use Matter For Coronavirus?

Here are the best hand-washing methods to prevent COVID-19, according to experts.

Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Amid Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Four people have died so far in the 17-state outbreak.

Wall St. Plunges Into First Bear Market Since Financial Crisis

Wall St. plunged on Wednesday, with the Dow confirming a bear market for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.