May 2019 Current Events: Science and Technology News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for May 2019:
- NASA to Map CO2
- Microsoft to Help Improve Writing
- Apple Faces Lawsuits
- San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition
- 60 Internet Satellites Put Up by SpaceX
- 99% of Malaria Mosquitoes Killed
NASA to Map CO2
On May 3, NASA launched an international space station into space with the intention of mapping carbon dioxide on Earth. Scientists are using this mission to study how CO2 moves through the atmosphere. (BBC)
Photo Source: NASA TV via AP
Microsoft to Help Improve Writing
On May 8, Microsoft announced that its new AI is intended to help improve writing beyond grammar fixes. The new AI in Microsoft Word will help make language gender inclusive and suggest edits on clunky sentences. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
Apple Faces Lawsuits
On May 13, a group of consumers decided to go ahead with a case against Apple. The case is headed to the Supreme Court, and is over the app prices. The argument is that there is no other place to buy apps other than the Apple store, which charges a 30% commission fee, potentially breaching antitrust laws. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Cliff Owen
San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition
On May 15, legislators in San Francisco signed a bill that bans the use of facial recognition. The ban prevents local agencies or law enforcement from using the technology. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Elise Amendola
60 Internet Satellites Put Up by SpaceX
On May 24, SpaceX launched a rocket from Florida that was carrying 60 internet satellites. SpaceX said it took just an hour for the mission to be successful. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/John Raoux
99% of Malaria Mosquitoes Killed
On May 31, a study suggests that a new genetically modified fungus can rapidly kill mosquitoes carrying malaria. Trials showed that in just 45 days, the fungus killed 99% of mosquitoes in the area. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer
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