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Navy Tests New Laser Weapon with Video Game-like Controller
The U.S. Navy is looking to test a laser weapon prototype this summer in the Persian Gulf. The Navy said the technology is called Laser Weapon System (LaWS), and will be the first of its kind to be deployed.
New Report Reveals Google May Develop Android TV
Google may be starting a new set-top box called Android TV. Major video app providers are currently building for the platform.
Google Teams Up with Hotel Booking Startup Room 77
Google has partnered with hotel booking software startup Room 77. The licensing deal would give Google access to Room 77’s technology while adding more people to its hotel-search staff.
Eating Chocolate May Stop Weight Gain and Diabetes
A new study shows that chocolate can help mice stop gaining weight and lower their blood sugar levels due to an antioxidant in cocoa, chocolate’s main ingredient. The research was done by the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Mysterious Light Shooting Out from Mars Captured by NASA Curiosity Rover (VIDEO)
A photograph was taken from the Mars Curiosity Rover of what appears to be an artificial light spreading outwards from the Red Planet. The photo transmitted from the rover as well as from another NASA rover millions of miles away to the Jet Propulsion in Pasadena, Calif.
Deserts Can Help Fight against Global Warming
A new study says deserts can help stop global warming. Arid regions are one of the largest ecosystems on Earth.
Google Provides Small Look at Ara Modular Phone
Google is providing a short video that shows the progress of a new smartphone project called Project Ara. The project is being developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group.
Apple Considers Buying Smartphone Display Chip Company Unit
Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Renesas Electronic Group about buying a display chip unit from the Japanese company. Apple sees the purchase as a way to help design new smartphone displays for its iPhones.
Samsung Achieves Breakthrough with Graphene for Wearable Technology
Researchers at Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea have made a breakthrough that they claim will use graphene to build new wearable technology. The scientists said they were able to synthesize a crystal of graphene that keeps its charge across a huge area.
New Robot Mannequin Tests Chemical and Biological Suits for Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a robotic mannequin that will help test new chemical and biological suits for the U.K.’s armed forces. The mannequin, called the Porton Man, is able to walk, run, sit, kneel and copy a soldier sighting a weapon.
Turkish Court Lifts Ban on YouTube Video Site--Sort of
An Ankara court lifted the Turkish government’s ban on YouTube Friday. The court allowed 15 specific videos to remain blocked.
Americans Believe Alcohol is More Dangerous than Marijuana by Five-to-One Margin
A new Pew study released Wednesday shows that Americans believe that alcohol is worse for one’s health and for society than marijuana. The difference in opinion was found in a five-to-one margin.
NASA Spacecraft Discovers Large Ocean Under Ice of Saturn Moon
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found signs of an ocean at least as big as Lake Superior under a thick layer of ice on one of Saturn’s moon. The results were published in the journal Science and support past signs that the moon has liquid water, providing the possibility that it can host life.
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.
Chrysler Recalls Almost 900000 Vehicles for Brake Issue
Chrysler Group announced on Wednesday their second recall in the past month due to a problem with brakes in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos. 867,795 vehicles, including models from the year 2011 through 2014, are covered in the recall.
Denver Thinks About Alcohol Ban for Washington Park
Denver Parks and Recreation is considering banning alcohol at Washington Park this summer. Denver Parks and Recreation is considering banning alcohol at Washington Park this summer.
CDC Reports Drastic Increase in E-Cigarette Poisoning from Liquid Nicotine
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.
Dinosaur ‘Chase’ Occurring 112 Million Years Ago Reconstructed in 3D
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 Receives Government Grant for Robotic Solar-Panel Installation
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.
American Workers Only Use Half of Their Vacation Time: US Workaholics
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 WWDC 2014 Dates Scheduled 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.
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.
Sony Reveals Digital Paper Tablet for $1100 at TechShow in Chicago
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.
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.
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