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EZRT New Technology Finds Diamonds in Rocks
The Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) has created a demonstrator that can find diamonds located in volcanic rocks. EZRT is a division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) that works on X-ray technology, image processing, computed tomography and optical 3D inspection systems.
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Cutting Calorie Intake by 10 Percent Increases 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.
Futuristic 'Blade Runner' Body Dryer May 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.
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.
New Study Reveals 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).
First Word Heard from Dolphin-to-Human Translator: Whistles Identified as Language
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, Study Discovers
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.
Ocean City Considers Ban of Smoking on the Beach
Ocean City, Md. City Council is considering a ban on smoking on the beach. Ocean City receives eight million visitors each year, and is seen by some as a chance to smoke in public.
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