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Alcohol Ban Possible for Denver Washington Park
Denver Parks and Recreation is considering banning alcohol at Washington Park this summer.
E-Cigarette Poisoning Sees Increase
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that there has been an increase in phone calls to poison control centers in the U.S. related to the use of electronic cigarettes.
Scientists Recreate Dinosaur Chase
Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College of the University of London were able to digitally remake a chase scene with two dinosaurs from 112 million years ago.
Brittmore Group Gets Grant for Solar Panel Robots
The Department of Energy has awarded startup Brittmore Group with about $1 million in grant money. The startup from San Jose, Calif. is looking to use robots to install large-scale solar power plants.
U.S. Workers Take only Half of Vacations Off
A study released on Thursday says that Americans are only taking half of their eligible paid vacations and other time off. A survey of 2,300 workers who receive paid vacation shows that employees use 51 percent of their paid time off.
Apple's WWDC 2014 Set for Early June
Apple announced on Thursday that the company’s next Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) will begin on June 2 and run through June 6. The WWDC will start at San Francisco’s Moscone West Center, a common setting for the conference.
10% Less Calories Can Extend Length of Life
A new study suggests that cutting calorie intake by just 10 percent can make a person live longer and reduce the chance of disease.
Navy Constructs SAFFiR, the Humanoid Firefighting Robot of the Future
The U.S. Navy is working on a line of human-like robots that will be used to fight fires on board ships.
TomTom New Cardio GPS Sport Watch Tracks Your Heart Rate
TomTom has upgraded its Runner and Mulit-Sport sport watches with its new Cardio models, which have a GPS and a built-in heart-rate monitor. While the watch is similar to the original model from last year, with a four-way singular control to the base, the new model features a dual green LED monitor on the back of the main watch unit.
Body Dryer Could Replace Towels
A new device called the Body Dryer has been introduced as a new way to dry the whole body without using a towel. The idea of the platform was considered due to scientists questioning the towel’s ability to contain bacteria.
Sony Reveals Digital Paper Tablet
Sony introduced its Digital Paper tablet at the American Bar Association Techshow in Chicago last week. Sony plans to ship the tablet in May, and sees the device as a way to replace paper-based processes used by government, legal and education organizations.
NASA Reveals Astronauts' Hearts Turn Spherical in Space
A new study says that long exposure to the microgravity of outer space can change the shape of astronauts' hearts, resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
CDC Salt Guidelines are Too Low to be Healthy
A new study suggests that the average amount of salt that an American consumes, which is about 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, is actually a healthy amount. The daily average of salt intake is higher than recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dolphin Whistle Translates First Word
Scientists at the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) have developed a prototype dolphin translator called Cetacean Hearing and Telemetry (CHAT). The translator is made to be used underwater and was created in order to understand the whistles of dolphins.
Poor Quality of Sleep Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Men
A new study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found a link between poor quality of sleep and cognitive decline in older men over three to four years. The results reveal higher levels of fragmented sleep and lower efficiency of sleep were connected to a 40 to 50 percent in the chance of significant decline in executive function.