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Elephants Can Recognize Human Voices
A study in Kenya has found that elephants can recognize human voices from different genders and ages. The study was conducted by researchers who played recordings of people for elephants.
New High-Tech Glasses Find Cancer Cells in Surgery
A team of scientists has created a pair of high-tech glasses that help surgeons detect cancer cells while performing surgery. The glasses were created by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSTL) and the University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson, who were led by Samuel Achilefu.
NASA Offers $35,000 for Finding Asteroids
NASA announced on Monday it will start an “Asteroid Data Hunter” contest and will offer $35,000 to those who can create algorithms to find asteroids in outer space that pose a threat to planet Earth. The first contest will begin on March 17.
Study Finds Kids Eat Too Much Salt
A study has found that children in the UK are eating dangerous amounts of salt, which is putting three out of four children at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes later in life. The study was published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.
California Store Steps Away from ‘Smart Gun’ after Outcry from Activists
The Oak Tree Club, a California firearms shop that began selling the first ‘smart gun’, is now backing away from association with the gun after outcries from customers and gun rights advocates.
Smartphones Cause Parents to Ignore Their Kids During Meals
A small study released today says mobile phones cause a significant distraction for parents when they are taking care of their kids. Researchers from Boston Medical Center went to different fast-food restaurants where they watched 55 different interactions between caregivers and their children for the study.
Medical Marijuana Ad Will Not Air on Comcast
The rumors of Comcast airing a medical marijuana advertisement on major networks have proven to be false. While MarijuanaDoctors.com was said to be airing the commercial this past week in different parts of the U.S., the company said the commercial was never broadcast.
T-Mobile Improves Simple Choice Plans
T-Mobile announced Friday it will release new versions of its Simple Choice plans that have more high-speed data and unlimited international texting services. The amount of data customers can use on its standard 4G LTE service plan will be doubled for no additional cost.
Study Shows Dangers of High-Protein Diet
A new study has found that having a high-protein diet at middle age is just as dangerous as smoking 20 cigarettes a day. Research from the University of Southern California shows that middle-age people under the age of 65 who had high levels of animal protein in their diet had a greater risk of death from cancer compared to those with a low-protein diet.
NASA Hubble Telescope Captures Images of Spectacular Asteroid Disintegration
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has recorded never-before-seen footage of an asteroid breaking apart into 10 pieces. While damaged comets have fallen apart as they get closer to the sun, disintegration such as this has never been seen before in the asteroid belt.
Ducati Introduces Dual Spark Diavel Motorcycle
Ducati North America introduced its 2015 Diavel at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland. The Diavel comes in two models. One model is base, which comes with a black frame, wheels and exhaust, and the other is carbon, which is featured in red or white.
Turkey Prime Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook and YouTube
Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to ban Facebook and YouTube after leaks were released online that revealed alleged government corruption and misuse of public funds. Erdogan stated the ban may take place if he wins the local elections this month.
Scientists Propose Infrared Radiation as Energy Source
Physicists at Harvard University have proposed the gathering of energy from Earth’s Infrared emissions and using it as a new renewable resource. The researchers said that recent advances in technology could give them the chance to convert the radiation into direct-current (DC) power.
FDA Warns of Cognitive Effects of New Cholesterol Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been looking into harmful effects that new cholesterol drugs have on cognitive function. Sanofi SA, one of the large drug firms developing the drugs, said in its annual report on Friday that the FDA asked them to evaluate the neurocognitive negative impacts of its drugs, one of which is called PCSK9 inhibitors.
Facebook Changes News Feed Design
Facebook revealed its new design for its News Feed to match the design of mobile devices. Facebook’s goal is to make it easier for people to use the social networking website.