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Baby Boomers Pushing Alzheimer’s Research in Directions

Baby Boomers Pushing Alzheimer’s Research in Directions

Sci/Tech

12 Jul 2010
The aging Baby Boomer generation is once again driving research into new areas. Now that they are beginning to retire and suffer the consequences of ...

Firefox 4 Beta Shows Improvements

Firefox 4 Beta Shows Improvements

Sci/Tech

12 Jul 2010
A beta release of Firefox 4 is now available. Although it has become the number two internet browser over the past few years it has ...

Doe Eyes Now, Possible Infection or Blindness Later!

Doe Eyes Now, Possible Infection or Blindness Later!

Sci/Tech

12 Jul 2010
A recent popular fad inspired by Lady Gaga has inspired many young girls to wear cosmetic "circle" contact lenses. These circle lenses go beyond the ...

 
Surging Whooping Cough Cases in California Now Declared Epidemic

Surging Whooping Cough Cases in California Now Declared Epidemic

Sci/Tech

12 Jul 2010
Over the past few months the state of California has witnessed a sharp and dramatic increase in the number of cases of whooping cough. With ...

Mr. Robot Teaches Class

Mr. Robot Teaches Class

Sci/Tech

12 Jul 2010
The University of Southern California is steadily working on a new project that could change the way our children and grandchildren learn. The RUBI project ...

Research Shows Tamiflu Might Benefit Transplant Patients With H1N1

Research Shows Tamiflu Might Benefit Transplant Patients With H1N1

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
A new study published on July 8 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, finds that organ transplant recipients with H1N1 flu who have taken antiviral medications ...

 
Dementia Warded off by Exercise, Tea and Vitamin D?

Dementia Warded off by Exercise, Tea and Vitamin D?

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
Three new studies, released Sunday at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Honolulu, show that better habits in living and diet may reduce the risk ...

Norwegian Epic Departs For First Cruise

Norwegian Epic Departs For First Cruise

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
The Norwegian Epic is leaving its home port of Miami for its first official cruise. The hyped voyage of the Norwegian Epic includes a performance ...

Cancer Survivors Honored During Relay for Life

Cancer Survivors Honored During Relay for Life

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
Cancer survivors were honored in American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life at Bellville High School with the first lap dedicated to cancer survivors. The ...

 
Free Slurpee Today only at 7-11

Free Slurpee Today only at 7-11

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
It is that time of year again where the weather is getting hotter all over the country and a nice cold drink can help cool ...

K2 is the Newest Fad: Legal Synthetic Marijuana

K2 is the Newest Fad: Legal Synthetic Marijuana

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
If you haven’t heard of K2 yet, you will soon. K2 is a synthetic marijuana which is legal in most states. This legal synthetic marijuana is ...

Traveling the World to See a Total Solar Eclipse

Traveling the World to See a Total Solar Eclipse

Sci/Tech

11 Jul 2010
Some total solar eclipse fans chase a moment in the sun before it finally disappears behind the moon to leave parts of the earth in ...

 
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