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Scientists Discover Connection Between TV and Poor Sleep in Kids
A new study suggests that an increased time spent watching TV is connected to poor sleep among children. The study was published in the journal Pediatrics.
NASA Grows Lettuce on International Space Station with 'Veggie'
NASA is preparing to launch its Vegetable Production System called “Veggie” to the International Space Station (ISS). The small greenhouse system is designed to provide astronauts with fresh lettuce that can be grown in space.
New Baby Moon 'Peggy' Discovered Near Saturn
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found evidence of an icy object in the outer edge of Saturn’s A ring, which could possibly be a new baby moon for the planet. The object was named “Peggy”, and measures half a mile wide.
Sprint Unveils New WeGo Phone for Kids Ages 5 to 12
Sprint Corp. has released a new cell phone called WeGo, which is designed to be used by kids from ages 5 to 12.
Zuta Labs Starts Kickstarter Campaign for Portable, Robotic Printer
Zuta Labs started a Kickstarter campaign on April 11 for its wireless and robotic walking printer. The Israel-based company earned over 50 percent of their goal in one day.
PS4 News: Spare Parts Now Available for Sale in Japan
Individual parts for Sony’s Playstation 4 are now on sale in Japan for local gamers. Owners of the PS4 can buy different components, such as HDD bay covers, power cords, HDD bay brackets and screw sets.
New App Gives Drivers Pay-by-Phone Option
A new phone app that allows drivers in Chicago to pay for a parking meter with their smartphone will be tested this week. Testing for the project, called the ParkChicago app, will begin today, April 15, and the program will last two to three weeks.
Google Acquires Titan Aerospace
Google Inc. has bought Titan Aerospace, a solar-powered drone-maker, as the web search engine moves to provide wireless Internet access in remote locations around the world. The deal took place after a large number reports claimed that Facebook Inc. was interested in buying the company.
U.N. Panel Issues Climate Change Warning
A United Nations science panel issued a warning about climate change on Sunday, saying that governments are not putting enough effort in changing the way they use technology and sources of energy.
Scientists Discover How to Generate Solar Power with Nanotubes in the Dark
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University have found a way to use nanotubes to absorb heat from the sun and store solar energy for later use.
Naps May Increase Your Risk of Death from Lung Diseases
A new study suggests that regular napping can increase the chance of an early death by about a third. People who sleep for an hour or more during the day could be increasing their risks of developing lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Supernova Remnant Blasted and then Swept Up Nearby Materials
Astronomers have discovered a supernova remnant that has cleaned up a large amount of surrounding material. The remnant is called G352.7-0.1, or G352 for short, and the material it swept up is equal to almost 45 times the mass of the Sun.
Isreali Company Creates 'Anti-Radiation Belt'
The Israeli firm Stemrad has created a body belt that protects people from the most harmful effects of gamma radiation. The belt is called the Stemrad 360 Gamma and is designed for emergency services in nuclear accidents.
Japanese Space Cherry Tree Grows Early
Japanese scientists have found that a cherry tree, which started as a pit that was launched into space for an education experiment, has grown five years ahead of trees on Earth. Botanists say that it takes almost 10 years after a cherry tree sprouts before it begins to produce buds.
Amazon Unveils 3D Smartphone for Release Later This Year
Amazon.com is getting ready to release its own smartphone in the second half of the year. The electronic commerce company looks to announce the phone by July and start shipping the devices by the end of September.