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The Surprising Link Between Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia
Tech Times - 25 Nov 2014 21:22
Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia have long been thought to be related, and a new study on aging shows some surprising similarities between the two diseases.
Kia channels its inner mutant with X-Men-themed Sorento
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 15:30
Kia has introduced its new mutant variety 2015 Sorento, a special model made in partnership with Fox that the auto maker plans to debut a week before the Australian Open 2015 tennis championship. With it comes an X-Men t...
Mercedes-AMG has its wicked way with CLA Shooting Brake
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 23:15
Mercedes-Benz has outed a freshly-fettled car from its AMG tuning division, the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake, following up the LA Auto Show last week with its striking Mercedes-AMG GT S. Putting power and a trunk together, ...
Google makes it easy to see every device logged into your account
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 13:32
Between your smartphone, desktop at work, tablet, laptop at home and whatever else in between, keeping track of the devices your Google account is signed into can be a hassle. Next time you notice strange activities occu...
Proton pump inhibitors decrease diversity in gut microbiome, increase risk for complications
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 14:46
People who regularly take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have less diversity among their gut bacteria, putting them at increased risk for infections like clostridium difficile and pneumonia, in addition to vitamin deficie...
Asymptomatic atherosclerosis linked to cognitive impairment
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 14:48
In a study of nearly 2,000 adults, researchers found that a buildup of plaque in the body's major arteries was associated with mild cognitive impairment. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fat, cholesterol and other...
South Park streaming with Chromecast soon
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 19:10
The first thing you should be saying when you hear that Key and Peel are coming to Chromecast is NOOICE. Viacom has announced that the Comedy Central app will be bringing their most highly-rated comedy series to the Chro...
HTC One for Windows nabs an Xbox Dot View cover
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 22:18
Today we're having a quick peek at the Xbox Dot View cover - a sort of limited-engagement release made specifically for the Windows Phone version of the HTC One (M8). This case works exactly the same as the standard HTC ...
Why cancer cells grow despite a lack of oxygen
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 14:48
Healthy cells reduce their growth when there is a lack of oxygen (hypoxia). This makes it even more surprising that hypoxia is a characteristic feature of malignant tumors. In two publications, researchers report on how ...
Samsung NX1 4K recording camera hits the US
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 14:50
Not long ago Samsung rolled out its first camera capable of recording 4K resolution video. That camera is called the Samsung NX1 and it was originally supposed to land here in the States last month. Despite not launching...
How Much Food Can You Actually Eat This Thanksgiving?
Gizmodo - 25 Nov 2014 23:05
Let's talk total Thanksgiving tonnage here. How much Butterball-plus-fixins can you reasonably jam down your yaw this Thursday? Basically: You could eat a lot more if it wasn't for all the saliva you have to make to brea...
Privacy puzzles and iPhone origin obscure finds Web IQ survey
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 21:11
Does a privacy policy really promise privacy, and is that Bill Gates or Steve Jobs? Turns out, not everyone is entirely up to speed on how the internet operates or where it came from, with new research from Pew Internet ...
Amazon will now deliver to your local Post Office
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 10:59
As Amazon prepares for another bumper Christmas, the internet giant has been doing all it can to ensure its logistics are in order. Just over a week ago, it debuted free same-day delivery for Prime members, striking a bl...
Comcast wants customers to track and rate its technicians
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 21:27
When it comes to offering great customer service, Comcast's reputation on the matter is far from being healthy. Every now and then, the company gets put on the map for making its subscribers go through rather tedious exp...
Schistosomas: Tropical parasite uses swim stroke not shared by any other creature
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 14:46
For many bacteria and parasites looking to get a load of the fresh nutritional bounty inside your body, the skin is the first and most important gatekeeper. Schistosomas, however, and burrow right on through. These water...
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sets Nintendo a US record
Slash Gear - 25 Nov 2014 16:59
Turns out, all Nintendo needed to help lift the Wii U was a really, really popular game. The Japanese firm may have found it, too, in the shape of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, which has become the fastest-selling Wii U t...
Calcium-induced conformational changes of the regulatory domain of human mitochondrial aspartate/glutamate carriers
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 17:19
Structures of human mitochondrial aspartate/glutamate carrier regulatory domains reveal the nature of calcium-dependent conformational changes.
New device may ease mammography discomfort
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 14:48
A new device that may result in more comfortable mammography for women has been created by researchers. According to a new study, standardizing the pressure applied in mammography would reduce pain associated with breast...
Plug-in turns your browsing history into a searchable database
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 09:17
Some apps make it easy to delete your browsing history for the sake of privacy and security. This one called Fetching, however, does the opposite: it saves a comprehensive copy of your history for years to come. What for...
How environment contributes to several human diseases
Science Daily - 25 Nov 2014 17:17
Using a new imaging technique, researchers have found that the biological machinery that builds DNA can insert molecules into the DNA strand that are damaged as a result of environmental exposures. These damaged molecule...
Sound off: Show us your used and abused phones!
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 23:00
That sad, broken handset is what one friend had to use while waiting for his new one to arrive. We know that you too, have felt his pain and are bound to have some similar photos floating around. Whether your phone was d...
Sony to refund some customers after misleading PS Vita ads
Engadget - 25 Nov 2014 23:37
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Sony deceived consumers by falsely advertising the PlayStation Vita's "game-changing" features when the console launched in the US. And, perhaps in an effort to stay out of cour...