While urine tests have been quite useful in detecting infections, kidney disease, and drug use, they are also capable of telling whether one is overweight...
Scientists redesign the tree of life to add a thousand species
Apparently, it's bacteria's world, and we're just living in it.Scientists have been having a hard time figuring out where newly discovered organisms,...
New York Attorney General Sues Tanning Salon for Fraudulent Ads
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman wants to get tough on Portofino Sun Center, and fast.According to reports, Schneiderman is suing the...
Climate change is now affecting how the Earth moves
NASA researchers from JPL believe that melting ice is redistributing the planet's weight balance.Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have...
Tesla's Model S gets a fresh look and faster charging
All the changes have already gone into production.While Tesla's upcoming Model 3has dominated headlines in recent weeks, the company isn't neglecting...
Solar cell generates power from raindrops
Solar power's nemesis might become its friend.Image credit: Reuters/Chip East Reuters/Chip EastRain is normally a solar energy cell'sworst nightmare,...
Health Officials Say Rubella is Gone from the Americas
Rubella, also known as German measles, has been eradicated from the Americas, according to a joint statement released by several government health authorities,...
Study claims Splenda use could increase risk of leukemia
Sucralose, which is sold to consumers as Splenda, is usually promoted as an artificial, but healthy sweetener in lieu of refined white sugar.Sucralose,...
The sound of chewing could help you control your eating
The so-called “crunch effect,” or the sound of one chewing their food, might be able to help people reduce their food consumption.Researchers from Brigham...
Health Officials Say Rubella is Gone from the Americas
Rubella, also known as German measles, has been eradicated from the Americas, according to a joint statement released by several government health authorities,...
AstraZeneca Lupus Drug Does Well in New Trial
The experimental lupus drug anifrolumab impressed in a mid-stage clinical trial, reducing disease activity greatly and showing much promise for its maker,...
AstraZeneca Lung Cancer Pill Gets Early U.S. Gov’t Approval
Following news that AstraZeneca’s lupus drug anifrolumab had passed a recent round of clinical trials, the British company’s lung cancer pill scored an...
Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S is more than just a Surface knockoff
It has a thinner and lighter design, not to mention longer battery life. Galaxy TabPro SGet more info More Engadget Critic 10 Reviews UsersNot yet scoredType...
Man Uses His Thoughts to Control Robotic Arm, Drink Beer
Erik Sorto, 34, has not been able to walk for the past 13 years, after being shot in the back at the age of 21.Erik Sorto, 34, has not been able to walk...
Officials Declare Liberia Ebola-Free, But President Still Asks People to Be Vigilant
The World Health Organization announced Saturday that Liberia is now officially Ebola-free, marking the end of a long struggle for the country to end...
New bill aims to turn open data idealism into US law
The "OPEN Government Data Act” hopes to save the government time and money, and improve American lives.President Obama's administration has made significant...
Homeland Security urges you to uninstall QuickTime on Windows
Apple won't be releasing any more security updates for the software.The Department of Homeland Security is echoingTrend Micro's advice to uninstall QuickTimeif...
Uber, Lyft drivers will need a business permit in San Francisco
It will cost drivers $91 dollars a year.Uberand Lyftdrivers in San Francisco will have to register for a business permit if they want to continue earning...
Brazilian Man Tested for Ebola as Medical Facility Isolated
A Brazilian man is currently being tested for the deadly Ebola virus, as local authorities have taken preventative measures, isolating the public health...
Bullying Could Have Greater Effect on Mental Health than Child Abuse
There’s nothing good about child abuse or bullying, but according to a new study, the latter may have more serious mental health consequences than the...
Study Shows More American Seniors Using Mobility Devices to Get Around
A new study has revealed that America’s senior citizens aren’t exactly willing to enjoy their golden years sitting down.A new study has revealed that...
Coolest Cooler asks backers for more money
A last-gasp effort to deliver some chill.Coolest Cooleris the latest proof that there are a lot of interesting ideas on Kickstarter from companies that...
It's time for the first Pokemon General Election
'Yes we Hitmonchan'.Image credit: The Pokémon Company (Pikachu plush), Rick Wolff ( Hillvetica) The Pokémon Company (Pikachu plush), Rick Wolff ( Hillvetica)The...
Play Doom's open beta all weekend on PS4, Xbox One and Steam
Play as a demo, play with rocket launchers -- and you have the whole weekend to do it.As promised, Doom 's multiplayer open beta has arrived. It's been...
Building my perfect dictatorship in 'Democracy 3: Africa'
Breathing fresh life into an already great game.Positech's Democracy game series has always offered a grotesque caricature of politics. I've put tens...
Teenage Binge Drinking Can Negatively Affect the Adult Brain, Study Shows
You may not think of it much as a teenager, but all that binge drinking won’t do you any good once you reach adulthood.You may not think of it much as...
Study – Kids’ Television Ads Don’t Make for Healthy Viewing
Results of a new study suggest that most commercials viewed on television programs geared toward children under age 12 feature junk food.According to...
Scientists harness mobile gamers to build a quantum computer
Danish researchers built the title 'Quantum Moves' to harness our innate ability to solve fluid dynamics problems.Image credit: Shutterstock ShutterstockIf...
Minecraft: Education Edition' launches this June
'Minecraft: Education Edition' launches this June There will also be a blocky beta come May.Image credit: Microsoft MicrosoftMicrosoft's official Minecraft:...
BAFTA winner 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' hits PC Thursday
It's been a good month for The Chinese Room.You really should check out the Rapture . The Chinese Room's celebrated exploration game, Everybody's Gone...
Study – ADHD diagnosis rates are higher for kids born in August
A new Taiwanese study suggests that the month in which a child was born could determine when they would be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity...
Amazon films make it to Cannes' 2016 lineup
The film festival doesn't typically screen video-on-demand-backed titles.Among all the titles that Cannes is screening at this year's film festival, five...
BAFTA winner 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' hits PC Thursday
It's been a good month for The Chinese Room.You really should check out the Rapture . The Chinese Room's celebrated exploration game, Everybody's Gone...
Report – Cancer Spending Exceeded $100 Billion in 2014
Statistics from IMS Health show that global spending on oncology drugs had increased another $10.3 percent in 2014 to top the $100 billion mark, and spending...
WHO Says Everyone with HIV Should Get Treatment ASAP
The United Nations health agency changed its guidelines Wednesday, now allowing any patient who has tested positive for HIV to get immediate treatment.Earlier...
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Packs 632 Horses, Will Cost Nearly $85K
Cadillac has revealed pricing information for the car it claims is its most powerful, highest-performance vehicle yet, the 2016 CTS-V.Cadillac has revealed...
Extract from “Thunder God Vine” Could Be Instrumental in Combating Obesity
A new study claims that celastrol, an extract from the Chinese “thunder god vine,” could be helpful in controlling obesity and helping people lose weight.Researchers...
Next Nissan GT-R may include hybrid option
An unverified report suggests that the next-generation Nissan GT-R will offer something new for fans of the popular sports car – a hybrid powertrain.Despite...
More Type 2 Diabetes Patients Can Benefit from Surgery Rather than Lifestyle Changes
Individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes typically would do better following weight loss surgery, as compared to simply undertaking lifestyle changes,...
More leaks, info revealed on next-gen Porsche Panamera
Another spy photo of the upcoming Porsche Panamera has emerged, and it looks virtually identical to a spy photo that was leaked last week, but with a...
Early spring means early bear season in Minnesota
Bear season may be starting uncharacteristically early in certain parts of the U.S., including Minnesota.Bear season may be starting uncharacteristically...
Kia to Recall Almost 87,000 Fortes Due to Fire Hazard
Kia Motors America announced over the weekend that it is recalling almost 87,000 Forte sedans from the 2014 model year, as a result of equipment that...
WWF says tiger population up by 700 in 2016
Good news for those concerned about the state of endangered tigers – there are now about 22 percent more, or an additional 700 tigers than there...
MESSENGER Probe Offers New Insight into Magnetic Fields in Mercury
Data from the recently crash-landed MESSENGER space probe suggests that Mercury’s magnetic field is close to four billion years old.The probe had gone...
Flu an issue in Kentucky, but easing in Indiana
Influenza is still a significant problem in Kentucky, according to state officials who expect the flu issue to continue well into May.The Kentucky Department...
A supernova once blasted the moon with radioactive iron
The material likely came from a dying star just 300 light-years away.Stars are gigantic hydrogen bombsthat normally produce helium with little fuss. When...
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