Jan 03, 2018 · 3 MIN READ
After the Korean War came to an end in July 1953, North Korea signed a massive trade deal with Sweden in an effort to rebuild their economy and to become more independent functioning state. Sweden became the first western country to open an embassy in North Korea in 1975.
Jan 03, 2018 · 3 MIN READ
The human brain is so efficient that it consumes less juice than a dim light bulb and fits incredibly well inside our skull. Biology does a lot with a little- the human genome, which grows our body and directs us through years of complex life, requires less data than a mobile operating system. The human brain contains more than 80 billion neurons.
Jan 03, 2018 · 4 MIN READ
On December 14, the FCC voted to repeal the net neutrality rules that were put in place in 2015. The vote to repeal came in despite overwhelming public support for a free and open Internet, as the FCC was clearly determined to move ahead with the repeal. So what will the future look like without Net Neutrality?
May 18, 2016 · 3 MIN READ
Dharahara tower, recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO was a symbol of unity and strength for the Nepalese people, and now sadly has become a popular site for selfies.
Dec 03, 2017 · 3 MIN READ
Climbing Mt. Everest is not just physically challenging but mentally as well. With oxygen levels very low, temperature below freezing point, climbing gear almost as heavy as the man who carries them and drastic weather changes, summiting Everest is extremely difficult and dangerous.
Nov 28, 2017 · 2 MIN READ
Nepal is a small country nestled in the heart of the Himalayan mountains where the famous Mt. Everest is located. To put the numbers in perspective, Nepal is about five times smaller than Texas. For such a small country, Nepal is home to the 8 out of 10 highest mountains in the world.
Dec 12, 2016 · 3 MIN READ
If you have treated yourself with a fancy Starbucks coffee, the chances are they have misspelled your name. What if the misspellings on your cup aren’t actually mistakes? That’s right, we might have been fooled all along.
Dec 28, 2017 · 5 MIN READ
In 2016, AT&T Inc. announced it has reached a $85 billion deal to acquire Time Warner Inc. – that is now being sued by the Department of Justice. If the deal goes through, the telecom giant will gain control of a media empire including CNN, HBO, TBS, and TNT. The deal follows another major acquisition in 2014 when it acquired DirecTV for about $48.5 billion.
