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This $230 Japanese toaster uses steam to make toast taste bakery fresh
Digital Trends - 6 Jul 2016 00:15
By utilizing steam and low-temperature heating, Tokyo's Balmuda toaster boasts the ability to turn store-bought bread into something you'd find freshly baked at your local bakery. Thing is, it costs a staggering $230. Th...
Driving, dementia: Assessing safe driving in high-risk older adults
Science Daily - 6 Jul 2016 15:16
Driving is a very complex process. Today, almost half of all drivers on the roadways are over the age of 65. With the decline of cognitive processes in older adults such as Alzheimer's disease, there is heightened concer...
Your kids are what you eat, researchers show
Science Daily - 6 Jul 2016 17:50
Parent-child diet quality and calories consumed are related in significant ways, research indicates. This discovery could lead to better strategies as the nation works to address the growing public health problems of obe...
Good Fats Could Reduce Death Risks By 27 Percent
Tech Times - 6 Jul 2016 16:14
Eating high amounts of saturated fat and trans fats can increase the risk of dying, that's a given. But what's new is that people can lower the risks by eating more of the good fats.
Reduced Antibiotic Use Does Not Cause More Complications
Tech Times - 6 Jul 2016 17:22
Lowering antibiotic prescriptions for self-limiting respiratory infections did not increase the risk of complications. The findings could help general practitioners in educating their patients and helping them opt for no...
Cells send out stop signs
Science Daily - 6 Jul 2016 19:14
Eph receptors and their partner proteins, the ephrins, are vital for intercellular communication. In the developing brain, they guide young neurons to the right partner cells by repulsion. They also play important roles ...
Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Show Sharp Increase In England Following STI Budget Cuts
Tech Times - 6 Jul 2016 17:39
Rates of syphilis and gonorrhea diagnoses in England increased sharply following the budget cuts on sexually transmitted infection testing. Experts believe that the diseases are affecting more men who have sex with men.
Antidepressant Prescriptions In England Doubled To 61 Million In A Decade
Tech Times - 6 Jul 2016 16:44
Prescriptions for antidepressants in England doubled in just 10 years. Experts say it could partly be due to the increased awareness of mental illnesses and more people seeking medical help.
Pokemon Go rolls out to iOS App Store, available in select US locations
AppleInsider - 6 Jul 2016 06:00
Nintendo and Niantic Labs on Tuesday surprised with a limited rollout of anticipated augmented reality game Pok?mon Go, making the title available for download in Australia, New Zealand and certain U.S. markets.
Mobile banking: Is it worth the security risk?
TechRepublic - 6 Jul 2016 20:36
There are upsides and downsides to banking via text. Jack Wallen highlights the security-centric cost of text-based banking.
HummingBad malware puts 10 million Android devices at risk
Slash Gear - 6 Jul 2016 03:40
There are some malware that are just plain horrifying, like the past Stagefright exploit. Some, like weak ransomware, are a nuisance at best. HummingBad, reported by security outfit Check Point, sits precariously in the ...
Here's how the FBI pieced together Hillary Clinton's email
Re/code - 6 Jul 2016 03:52
Forensics experts talk about how investigators were able to put Humpty Dumpty back together. FBI Director James Comey used a jigsaw puzzle analogy to describe how investors pieced together Hillary Clinton's email corresp...
D-Link reveals a couple of new Wi-Fi cameras for your home
Coolest Gadgets - 6 Jul 2016 23:00
When it comes to peace of mind, just how much of a price are you willing to pay? Some of us with plenty of means might even hire a bunch of security guards to patrol the premises throughout the day as well as night, whil...
Guy Spends Four Years, $50K Building Giant Computer to Play Tetris
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2016 15:10
We've all got hobbies that we probably spend too much time and money on. But only one of us has spent four years and $53,000 building a giant computer that can play Tetris.
Report: The next iPhone may finally ditch the 16GB version
Ars Technica - 6 Jul 2016 14:45
New flagship iPhones have started at 16GB since 2009.
Today's Journey to Space Station Will Take Longer Than Usual
SPACE.com - 6 Jul 2016 13:04
Three space travelers will begin an extended two-day journey to the International Space Station tonight (June 6).
Destination Jupiter: What to Expect During the Juno Mission
ABC News - 6 Jul 2016 02:10
Now that the Juno spacecraft is settled in orbit around Jupiter, the real work is about to begin
FDA warns public about 'cool trend' whole body cryotherapy
Slash Gear - 6 Jul 2016 23:49
Whole body cryotherapy is a growing trend amongst those brave enough to tackle the coldest (briefly) livable temperatures -- if you've ever taken an ice bath, gone on a polar bear swim, or spent a few minutes running aro...
Watch the Exact, Terrifying Moment a Hang Glider Loses Control
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2016 23:45
Last Tuesday, Voss, Norway-native Jon Gjerde decided to strap himself to a gigantic kite and go zipping through the air like some sort of very ugly bird. The 51-year-old is no stranger to hang gliding. He is, in fact, a ...
Coldest Known Object Beyond Our Solar System --"Reveals Existence of Water Clouds"
The Daily Galaxy - 6 Jul 2016 23:39
Since its detection in 2014, the brown dwarf known as WISE 0855 has fascinated astronomers. Only 7.2 light-years from Earth, it is the coldest known object outside of our solar system and is just barely visible at infrar...
Google Nexus watches detailed in 2x sizes
Slash Gear - 6 Jul 2016 23:22
Android Nougat's brand of Android Wear has been tipped to be coming in the form of two new watches from Google. The software and hardware brand will be bringing heat with devices in two sizes, says Android Police, and it...
What's The First Big News Story You Were Aware Of As A Kid?
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2016 23:02
So, here's the single best discussion happening right now: