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Exercise Helps Brains Fight Dementia
Researchers from Canada have found that aerobic exercise can improve brain functions and reduce dementia in aging brains. The study was published in the British Journals of Sports Medicine.
Coffee Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that drinking coffee can prevent the development of liver cancer. Researchers from the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found that the more a person drinks coffee each day, the lower their risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, is for him/her.
Solar Impulse Team Reveals New Plane
The Swiss team that created the sun-powered Solar Impulse plane revealed their new fuel-free plane on Wednesday. The team plans to use the plane in a flight around the world, which will take place next year.
Google Glass Can Help People with Parkinson's
Google Glass is being tested to determine if the device can be used to help people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Newcastle University in the U.K. conducted a series of tests in which Parkinson’s sufferers volunteered to use the device to see if it can help them take care of certain symptoms and behaviors.
Twitter Redesigns Profile Pages in New Look Similar to Facebook
Twitter introduced a redesign for profile pages that appears similar to Facebook. The new design includes larger photos, a wide cover-image and lets users customize their profile pages with their favorite tweets.
Telescope Captures Celestial Diamond 'Engagement Ring' in Space
Astronomers in Chile have revealed an image of a planetary nebula and a bright star that appeared in the form of a large “diamond engagement ring”. The image was captured by the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT).
Google Glass Wearable App, Introspect, Could Help Caregivers and Hospitals
A neuroimaging app has been created to work with Google Glass in order to help clinicians and caregivers monitor patients and health applications.
A Glass of Milk a Day May Keep Knee Arthritis at Bay--At Least in Women
A new study suggests that drinking milk could help slow down arthritis in women's knees.
Snowstorms and Power Outages Increase Risk of CO Poisoning
A new study suggests that snowstorms and power outages could significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Spinal Stimulation Helps Paralyzed Men Move
A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says epidural stimulation, a form of electrical stimulation therapy, can help paralyzed men move again.
Microsoft Introduces Skype TX
Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday Skype TX, a new version of their VoIP service that is designed specifically for professional broadcasters.
More Mothers Are Staying Home
A new survey shows that almost three out of 10 mothers in America are now staying home and do not have a job outside the home. The report was released by the Pew Research Center on Tuesday.
California Shelves Bill that May End Orca Shows at SeaWorld
Lawmakers in California put a bill that would end SeaWorld’s orca shows on hold Tuesday. The legislation would outlaw the use of trained captive killer whales at shows at the famous Shamu stadium.
Humans Take Jobs from Robots at Toyota
Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to replace automated machines in some factories in Japan with human workers. Japan has 309,400 industrial robots, which is more than any country has.
New Game Controller Senses Players' Emotions
Engineers at Stanford University have created video game controllers that can alter the gameplay by sensing the emotions of the players. The prototype controller was created from the research of Gregory Kovacs, a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford.