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Israeli Company Creates ‘Anti-Radiation Belt’ for Nuclear Catastrophes
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.
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NASA Researchers Discover Signs of Possible ‘Exomoon’
Researchers funded by NASA announced that they have found the first signs of a possible exomoon. An exomoon is a moon that orbits a planet outside Earth’s solar system.
Space X Falcon 9 (UPDATE): Computer Mal-Function Could Require Spacewalk
A space walk could be required on the International Space Station. The Space X Falcon 9 rocket's Multiplexer-Demultiplexer (MDM) backup computer mal-function could require astronauts to perform work on the outside of the International Space Station also known as a spacewalk.
Fruit Fly Fighter Jets: Insect Travels Through Sky Like Aircraft
The fruit fly species Drosophila hydei moves like a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet The fruit fly insect travels through the sky similar the same way as the United States Air Force's F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
IKEA Goes Green: Company to Buy Illinois Wind-Energy Project
IKEA announced on Thursday that it will buy a wind-energy project in eastern Illinois as part of the company’s move toward renewable energy.
Scientists Discover Benefits in Caffeine for Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
French and German Researchers said on Wednesday they found that consuming caffeine has a positive effect when it comes to preventing Alzheimer's disease.
GMO Food Labeling in Jeopardy: Bill Seeks to Stop Mandatory Labels
A bill was introduced on Wednesday that would invalidate efforts in different states to have mandatory labels for genetically modified foods (GMOs). The legislation is called the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, and was drafted by U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo.
Target Expands Selection with Natural and Organic Products
Target Corp. announced on Tuesday that it will be selling more organic and sustainable products. Target Corp. announced on Tuesday that it will be selling more organic and sustainable products.
Exercise Can Help Aging Brains and Reduce 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.
Daily Cup of Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Liver Cancer
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.