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12 beautifully eerie photos shot in the dark
Mashable - 5 Nov 2014 00:53
A nighttime landscape, a winding road through fog, candlelit portraits and creatures crawling in the dark — these are the kinds of photos we saw in this week's Mashable Photo Challenge. We asked you to photograph dark...
Scientists find genetic switch to reverse aging in mice. Hello, fountain of youth
Tech Times - 5 Nov 2014 15:41
Scientists claim that they have found a genetic switch that can possibly reverse aging in humans. Drugs may be available in the future that can reverse the aging process.
Blocking mitochondrial fission: Effective treatment for Parkinson's disease?
Science Daily - 5 Nov 2014 16:35
The inhibition of a particular mitochondrial fission protein could hold the key to potential treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study has concluded. PD is a progressive neurological condition that affects move...
Allina Health heart procedure complications reduced with simple tool
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(Allina Health ) Allina Health cardiologists verified a PCI bleeding risk screening tool and added it to the shared electronic medical record. Complications decreased more than 5 percent.
One gold Apple Watch reportedly costs more than 10 new iPads
Mashable - 5 Nov 2014 18:58
Apple's new smartwatch starts at $349, but but how much does it cost if you want something a bit more high-end, like, say, the 18-karat pink- or yellow-gold version? You could be shelling out between $4,000 to $5,000, ac...
The Talkase puts a phone on your phone case
Coolest Gadgets - 5 Nov 2014 22:57
We live on our phones. There are backup batteries and accessories galore to make sure our mobile lives are as seamless and easy as possible, because at this point we can’t imagine a moment without our smartphones. The ...
Tubecore Duo Analog/Digital Media Centre
The Gadget Flow - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
Compatible with both Raspberry Pi and UDOO, the Tubecore Duo Analog / Digital Media Centre is an incredible masterpiece for your musical tracks. It's a ravishing speaker with the original Genalex Gold Lion ECC82 tube. Th...
Risk stratification model may aid in lung cancer staging and treatment decisions
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) A risk stratification model based on lymph node characteristics confirms with a high level of confidence the true lack of lung cancer in lymph nodes adequately sam...
Gene 'switches' could predict when breast cancers will spread to the brain
Science Daily - 5 Nov 2014 02:46
Scientists have found a pattern of genetic 'switches' - chemical marks that turn genes on or off - that are linked to breast cancer's spread to the brain, according to new research.
Onyx: the Star Trek communicator made real
Slash Gear - 5 Nov 2014 17:28
After a year in development, the team at OnBeep have created a device by the name of Onyx. This device closely replicates the abilities of a walkie-talkie, a push-to-talk phone, and of course - a Star Trek communicator. ...
IBS is managed effectively with the right drugs, for the right symptoms
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(American Gastroenterological Association) Up to 15 percent of the general adult population is affected by irritable bowel syndrome and most patients struggle to find effective drug therapy. A new guideline from the Amer...
Deodorizing Toilet Seats Are the New Air Fresheners
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 23:56
Kudos to Kohler for tackling one of the most unpleasant aspects of being a living organism, and making it slightly less awful. The company's already released hands-free toilet flushing kits and a seat with a nightlight ,...
High rate of insomnia during early recovery from addiction
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Insomnia is a 'prevalent and persistent' problem for patients in the early phases of recovery from the disease of addiction -- and may lead to an increased risk of relapse, according to a report i...
Super-thin, meter-long e-ink clock makes time gorgeous
CNET - 5 Nov 2014 22:10Protect your MacBook charging cord from fraying
Cult of Mac - 5 Nov 2014 22:00
Chances are you protect your iPhone with a case. Probably your MacBook too. But what about your MagSafe power adapter? It’s safe to say that the little white power brick that comes with Apple laptops isn’t the best d...
HTC Desire EYE Review: More Than Just A Selfie Phone
Forbes - 5 Nov 2014 09:00
I'm going to be completely honest here and admit that when HTC announced the Desire EYE I rolled my eyes dramatically. What, I thought, is the point of a phone so focused on taking selfies. I know that pictures of yourse...
The female nose always knows: Do women have more olfactory neurons?
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(Publicase Comunicação Científica) Using a new method called isotropic fractionator, a group of researchers has found biological evidence that may explain the superior olfactory abilities that women have over men.
Researchers hunt for new Ebola treatments using 'groundbreaking' artificial intelligence
Mashable - 5 Nov 2014 04:11
With nearly 5,000 people dead from Ebola, and more than 13,000 infected worldwide, scientists are racing to find a vaccine to combat the disease. Now, a team of Canadian researchers are hunting for new Ebola treatments, ...
Photos: F-35C Fighter Jet Successfully Lands on Aircraft Carrier
Live Science - 5 Nov 2014 00:02
An F-35C Lightning II fighter jet conducted its first landing aboard an aircraft carrier on Nov. 3. The successful touchdown was considered a landmark moment for the U.S. Navy.
A Wearable Walkie-Talkie Inspired by Star Trek's Communicator
Gizmodo - 5 Nov 2014 17:00
Walkie-talkies have been around for decades, and they haven't changed drastically in years. OnBeep, a company that launched a wearable push-to-talk device called Onyx today, wants to bridge the gap between clunky hand-he...
Mosquitofish genitalia change rapidly due to human impacts
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2014 07:00
(North Carolina State University) Human environmental changes can markedly -- and rapidly -- affect fish shape, specifically the shape of mosquitofish genitalia in the Bahamas.
Number of young patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer anticipated to nearly double by 2030
Science Daily - 5 Nov 2014 23:50
In the next 15 years, more than one in 10 colon cancers and nearly one in four rectal cancers will be diagnosed in patients younger than the traditional screening age, according to researchers.