Some workers turn to Zyn nicotine bags to get energy while at work. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI Nicotine pouches are finding a following of people who see them as a healthier alternative to other products. Five men with a previous habit of using nicotine or tobacco said they used Zyn to help them… Read More »
Illustration: Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast If you have painful memories of high school Spanish or have trouble ordering food while traveling abroad, you’re not alone. Although more Americans than ever report speaking a second language at home, many Americans remain monolingual. Language learning apps have been trying to change this for over a decade, with… Read More »
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission are (left to right): NASA astronauts Christina Hamak Koch, Reid Wiseman (seated), Victor Glover, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.NASA NASA opens applications for astronauts every four years. Since there are thousands of applications, it can be difficult to stand out in the crowd. NASA’s selection program… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When NASA’s Europa Clipper aims to begin its highly anticipated mission to the icy moon in October, the spacecraft will carry a unique design engraved with names, poems and artwork symbolizing humanity. The US space… Read More »
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that could lead to the popular video app TikTok being banned in the United States is expected to pass the House on Wednesday as lawmakers take action over concerns that the company’s ownership structure is a threat to national security. The bill would require Chinese firm ByteDance to divest TikTok… Read More »
Researchers have discovered a new method that could promote the restoration of declining coral reef populations worldwide due to record-high sea temperatures. The sounds of a healthy reef can be used to encourage coral larvae to recolonize damaged or degraded reefs, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Underwater… Read More »
A proposal moving quickly from members of Congress could pose one of the biggest threats yet to TikTok’s future in the United States. The bipartisan legislation from the House of Representatives would force the China-based platform to sell its controlling stake or be removed from US app stores. House Republicans have proposed bringing the bill… Read More »
In front of a panel of skeptical and hostile US representatives, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew tried to explain why the popular app is not a security threat to the country and why it would be the wrong way for the government to ban the app. action. In his testimony to the House Energy and… Read More »