Alexei Leonov, 1st human to walk in space, dies in Moscow
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Study finds people can now type on smartphones nearly as fast as on computer keyboards
Researchers found that those who typed with two thumbs managed an average of 38 words per minute, only 25 percent slower than the average typing speed on a full-sized keyboard.
Social media challenge Lip Sync For Lymphoma raises money for research
Kevin Siddall was just 14 years old when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It took just six months for the aggressive cancer to take the life of the son of former Detroit Tigers catcher Kevin Siddall.
Ask the Futurist: In a rapidly changing world, teach your child how to learn, unlearn, relearn
We’re in a big moment of change - the World Economic Forum calls this the “4th Industrial Revolution” and like every revolution before it (steam, electricity, digital), the world is going to go through a bumpy ride.
Detroit Techstars group mentors business innovators in auto, tech and more
The Techstars have bold ideas as innovators in mobility, tech and automotive.
Millennials have less than 7 hours of relaxation time per week, survey claims
A poll of 2,000 British adults aged 18-34 found that hectic home and work lives mean they get less than 60 minutes to themselves each day.
DoorDash says 4.9 million affected in third-party data breach
Online delivery service DoorDash announced that 4.9 million customers, Dashers and merchants were affected by a data breach Thursday.
Woman gets working iPhone back 15 months after losing it at the bottom of a river
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.
Let's Settle This allows strangers to decide who wins arguments
A new website has users bringing their spat with a spouse, friend or co-worker for complete strangers to weigh in and decide who's in the right.
Breakthrough device can generate electricity from the night sky
An innovative new device is able to generate electricity from the night sky, according to a new study.
