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The First Micro 3D Printer Raises over $2 Million on Kickstarter (VIDEO)
The Micro 3D Printer has obtained over $2 million on Kickstarter in an effort to raise money to market its prototype. The achievement was made only three days after the beginning of the campaign.
Google Reveals Love for Robots with Investment in Silicon Valley Robotics Company, Savioke
Google Inc. has invested in Savioke, a robotics company that is looking to develop a robot capable of working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Pot Vending Machine: Marijuana-Laced Goodies Available in Colorado
Marijuana entrepreneurs introduced Colorado’s first marijuana-selling vending machine as a new way to sell marijuana and related snacks to customers. The machine is called ZaZZZ, which the creators say uses biometrics to accurately determine the customer’s age.
Apple Buys Hydroelectric Project Close to Prineville Data Center for Cleaner Energy
Apple Inc. has bought a hydroelectric project close to the company’s data center in Prineville, Ore. The data center is responsible for powering thousands of computers that contain music, photos and other digital information with a huge amount of electricity.
Fossil Galaxy Discovered May Have Clues of Early Life of Universe
Astronomers have discovered a small galaxy located on the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy that might be the first galaxy formed in the universe. The galaxy was called Segue 1 in an article in Scientific American reports.
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.
Apple Looks into Virtual Reality Eye Goggles
Apple Inc. has filed a patent, hinting it is considering the development of its own virtual reality eye goggles. The patent was revealed on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
BMW Recalls Over 156000 Vehicles: Cars and SUVs for Stalling
BMW will recall over 156,000 vehicles that feature 6-cylinder engines in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause engine damage or stalling. The automaker said it would check if the bolts holding a certain component in the vehicles were likely to loosen or brake.
Microsoft Develops Platform for the Dashboard: Windows in the Car
Microsoft Corp. announced it is working on a new platform called Windows in the Car, which will feature the company’s apps, smartphones and content on the dashboard of the customer’s car. Windows in the Car was first demonstrated at a session at Microsoft’s Build developers conference.
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.
Amazon Buys Digital Comic Book Retailer, Comixology
Amazon.com, Inc. announced on Thursday its plans to purchase digital comic book platform Comixology. Amazon has not revealed the cost of the deal.
Toyota Issues Largest Recall: More Than 6 Million Vehicles Affected
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a recall of 6.39 million vehicles around the world on Wednesday due to issues involving almost 30 models in the U.S., Japan, Europe and other countries. This is the second-biggest recall the automaker has ever issued.
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.
Solar Impulse 2 Plane Unveiled: Fuel-Free Aircraft Revealed in Switzerland
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 Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease
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.
ESO 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. A new study suggests that drinking milk could help slow down arthritis in women's knees.
Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Increased by Snowstorms and Power Outages
A new study suggests that snowstorms and power outages could significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Spinal Stimulation Can Help Paralyzed Men Move Again
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 for Broadcasters with Top Grade Video
Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday Skype TX, a new version of their VoIP service that is designed specifically for professional broadcasters.
Number of Moms Staying at Home is Growing: Less Mothers with Jobs Outside the House
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 Bill that Could End SeaWorld’s Orca Shows by Outlawing Captive Whales is Shelved
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 in Toyota Plants in Japan
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 Video Game Controller Senses Players’ Emotions and Alter Gameplay
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.
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