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See Hurricane Arthur From The International Space Station [PHOTOS]
IBTimes - 4 Jul 2014 07:34
The people of the West Indies and the east coast of the United States are dealing with Hurricane Arthur first hand, but the six astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) undoubtedly have the best view of the st...
Harvesting energy from devices
Phys.org - 4 Jul 2014 11:50
If there's one thing nearly all modern technology has in common, it's heat. Whether it's your car, computer, television, or even refrigerator, they all generate large amounts of heat. And nearly all of it goes to waste.
Google Starts Erasing Links for Searches in Europe
The New York Times - 4 Jul 2014 02:29
Google began its effort to comply with a European court ruling that said it must help people clean up their online reputations.
Secret code indicates NSA tracks users of privacy tools, report says
PC World - 4 Jul 2014 05:15
A NSA spying tool is configured to snoop on an array of privacy programs used by journalists and dissidents, according to an analysis of never-before-seen code leaked by an unknown source. The code, published as part of ...
Android Wear smart watch gets a bit of a mixed response from reviewers
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 04:33
The new Android Wear smart watch is available to consumers but should they buy one? Reviews indicate no, but still offer plenty of praise.
Apple patent app details location-based iPhone functions
Slash Gear - 4 Jul 2014 04:04
A new Apple patent application has surfaced at the USPTO detailing a location-based system that will alter how a device functions at any given time. As an example, an iPhone's access level will be tweaked based on where ...
Track Hurricane Arthur in real time with an interactive map
CNET - 4 Jul 2014 02:57FDA approves Beleodaq for rare form of lymphoma
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 23:41
The FDA has given the green light on Beleodaq, a new drug for patients with a rare type of lymph node cancer. The drug was passed under the agency's accelerated approval program.
CDC: Holiday weekends prime time for drowsy drivers so beware
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 23:14
The CDC just released a report on the dangers of drowsy driving. They say it can be as dangerous as drunk driving.
Childhood obesity triggering asthma epidemic: Study
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 21:58
A new study hints at a causal link between obesity and asthma. Obesity in childhood may be responsible for fueling asthma.
Headbanging is dangerous. Seriously. Motörhead fan ends up with clot in brain
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 21:31
A heavy metal fan who had been headbanging for years suffered from bleeding in his brain four weeks after attending a Motörhead concert with his son.
Sweet truth: Dark chocolate can help PAD patients walk better
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 21:28
Seniors who have difficulty walking due to poor blood flow were able to walk longer and farther after eating a bar of chocolate with more than 85 percent cocoa content.
Headbanging: Doctors highlight potential dangers at hardcore rock 'n' roll acts
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:48
German doctors highlight the potential dangers surrounding headbanging. Authors detail the case of a man who developed a chronic subdural haematoma after headbanging at a Motörhead concert. "This case serves as evidence...
'Unhealthy' food and drinks have starring role in kids' TV programs, UK study finds
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:48
Unhealthy food and drinks are common in kids' TV programs broadcast in England and Ireland, and frequently portrayed in a positive light, reveals research. Statutory legislation to curb children's exposure to high sugar ...
High-protein weight loss diets can work, scientists show
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:48
Scientists have shown that instead of counting calories for weight loss, we would do better to boost the protein content of our diet. Nutritional values of foods are typically given in kilojoules or kilocalories, standar...
Effects of conflict on women's reproductive health need to be managed sensitively
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:48
Clinicians need to be sensitive and aware of the unique challenges of women's reproductive health needs in times of conflict, suggests a new review. Approximately 1.5 billion people are currently living in countries affe...
First evidence for painless atrial fibrillation treatment
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:48
Scientists have the first evidence for a shockless treatment for atrial fibrillation. For the current study, the researchers devised a method of shockless defibrillation. They used optogenetics to genetically insert depo...
Association found between high cholesterol and breast cancer
Science Daily - 4 Jul 2014 19:47
An association between high blood cholesterol and breast cancer has been found in a study of more than 1 million patients over a 14 year time period in the UK.
How strong is that drink? The "cocktail content calculator" will let you know
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 19:32
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has developed the "cocktail content calculator" in an effort to help you keep track of the exact amount you are consuming.
Alone with our thoughts or electric shock? Most would rather shock themselves, study says
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 19:29
Results of new study reveal that apparently sitting and thinking is so much of a challenge that we're willing to give ourselves electric shocks just to make things interesting.
Freezing testicles could provide hope for cancer survivors - it works in mice!
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 18:50
Young male cancer patients often become sterile, but a new discovery could give them the hope of - one day - having children of their own.
Scientists regrow cornea using adult stem cells
Tech Times - 4 Jul 2014 17:56
A breakthrough study identified a way to regenerate human corneal tissue with the use of donor stem cells. A new technique in finding the limbal stems may help studies develop a therapy that may restore sight in the futu...