SMARTPHONE ACCESSORY CAN SEE BLOOD PARASITESThe humble smartphone is being called into action as a potentially life-saving medical device in Africa, where combined with a specially designed microscope accessory, it is testing blood samples for nasty parasitic infections in mere seconds.
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Chinese hackers blamed for 'massive' US government data breachUp to four million US government personnel records compromised by an alleged China-based cyber attack, in fresh embarrassment for Obama administration
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Smoking Facts – 10 Facts about Smoking20 Million Americans Have Died from Smoking in the Last 50 Years Smoking facts tell us the grim truth about a deadly habit. The first Surgeon General’s report on smoking was released 50 years ago. Since then, over 20 million Americans have died as a result of ...
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Apple Watch finally coming to Apple retail storesApple's Jeff Williams says customer reaction to the Apple Watch has "surpassed our expectations in every way" as the smartwatch will finally enter Apple retail stores
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Obesity Facts. Obesity Cost the US $254 Billion in 2013One of the most basic obesity facts is that obesity can take a huge toll on the human body. A more surprising obesity fact is that obesity also takes a toll on the economy in the US! The estimated annual cost of obesity in .....
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‘Thought vectors’ could revolutionize artificial intelligenceDespite all the recent hullabaloo concerning artificial intelligence, in part fueled by dire predictions made by the likes of Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk, there have been few breakthroughs
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Bald Eagle Facts. Bald Eagles Build the Largest Tree Nests of Any BirdMany bald eagle facts tell us about the size of this massive bird. On average, these birds weigh about 10 lbs. By comparison, pigeons weigh anywhere from 10 oz. to 1lb. The bald eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. ...
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Blocking Pirate Bay doesn’t increase legit sales, study findsCarnegie Mellon researchers have authored a study on how website blocks impact consumer behavior, and whether such actions can be used to reduce content piracy
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Paris Catacombs: Tunnels Of Death In The City Of Light
Millions of people travel to Paris every year. It has some of the most recognizable landmarks and tourist attractions in the world. However, few of them make the time to visit the city of light’s dark corners: the catacombs. Housing some of the largest ossuaries ...
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