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Study Finds Calorie Intake Affected by Cereal Flake Size
Researchers at Penn State discovered that the size of flakes influences the amount of flakes people eat, and that the smaller the flake, the more flakes one will eat. The research was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
New Pink Dwarf Planet ‘Biden’ Discovered, Hints at Hidden World in Solar System
Astronomers have discovered a pink, frozen dwarf planet 7.5 billion miles away from the sun. The object is the second dwarf planet to be found in an area of space beyond Pluto, which has been considered a wasteland for celestial objects.
Mini-Mars Created to Imitate Red Planet’s Real Dusty Environment
Researchers in Spain have created a mini version of Mars in order to study dust and other environmental elements on Mars. The project, called the “MARTE”, is a vacuum chamber that re-creates the planet’s dust, pressure, temperature, radiation levels, and atmosphere.
New Surrogate Human Body, Athena, to Test Drug Effects
Scientists are creating a human “body” as a new way to test drugs and toxic agents, which could replace the use of petri dish and animal testing.
Instacart App Shops for Your Groceries for You in New York City: New Delivery Service
The iOS app Instacart, originating in San Francisco, Calif., was introduced to New York City on Wednesday. The app lets customers select items from their local grocery stores and choose when they can be delivered.
New York City Council Proposes Shopping Bag Fee: 10-Cent Grocery Bags
The New York City Council introduced a bill on Wednesday that would charge customers 10 cents per grocery bag at stores. The legislation was proposed in order to bring down the amount of bags that are used and thrown into landfills.
Nissan Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Problems
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than one million vehicles due to the front passenger air bags being unable to inflate in an accident.
Warning Issued by Poison Centers about Dangers of E-Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) issued a warning on Tuesday of the dangers of electronic cigarettes and to keep them away from children. The warning is a result of reports received by the group about exposure to e-cigarettes and the liquid nicotine inside them.
Facebook Buys Oculus Rift VR for $2 Billion: Future of Connecting People
Facebook Inc. has paid $2 Billion in a deal to acquire Oculus VR Inc., the developer of Oculus Rift. Facebook included $400 million in cash and 23.1 million Facebook shares, totaling a $1.6 billion for the deal.
Medical Marijuana Eases Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis: Alternative Treatments for MS
New guidelines released from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) on Monday say that medical marijuana might be able to provide relief for symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Medical marijuana is one of the many complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) therapies used by patients with MS to help ease pain and symptoms they experience from the disease.
Non-Toxic Biodegradable Batteries Could Power Devices in the Body
Scientists have developed a biodegradable battery that can be absorbed by the body after it runs out of power. The battery can help scientists who have been working on implantable devices for the convenience of doctors and patients.
UN Warns Growing Demand for Water and Energy Threatens Earth’s Future
The United Nations said in a report that increasing demands for water and energy threaten the limited supply of Earth’s resources.
Role of Alcohol is Extremely Underreported in Traffic Deaths
A new study from the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that traffic deaths involving alcohol are hugely underreported on death certificates. The research was published in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Solar Energy Now Equal in Price to Conventional Energy in Spain, Germany and Italy
A study has revealed that solar energy and conventional electricity have the same cost in Spain, Germany and Italy. The report is the most recent part of an analysis done by consulting firm Eclareon, and was done on behalf of an international group of sustainable energy interests.
Disney to Buys Maker Studios, YouTube Video Producer, for $500 Million
The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it will buy YouTube channel operator Maker Studios for $500 million. The deal takes place as Disney is looking to keep younger viewers, since more kids are watching shorter videos online.
Dog Brain Links Pleasure with Owner's Scent: The Smell of Puppy Love
A new study at the Emory University of Atlanta says that the scent of a dog’s owner activates a part of the dog’s brain associated with pleasure. The research was led by Gregory Berns, director of Emory University’s Center for Neuropolicy, and was published in the journal Behavioral Processes.
Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk for Women No Matter Their Age
Researchers in France discovered that women who exercise for an hour a day can reduce their risk of breast cancer, regardless of their age or weight. The scientists presented their findings to the European Breast Cancer Conference.
Dark Chocolate Has Health Benefits: Gut Microbes Convert Sweets to Compounds
Researchers announced on Tuesday at a meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that they discovered that chocolate-eating microbes in the gut help dark chocolate improve health in the heart.
Google Announces Partnership with Luxottica for Glass Features
Google Inc. announced on Monday that it has partnered with Luxottica Group, the creator of Ray-Ban and Oakley frames, to include the features on Google Glass.
New Microfluidic Device with Artificial Arteries Tests Heart Attack Prevention Drugs
A prototype microfluidic device is being tested at Georgia Tech for its ability to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-clotting drugs.
New York City Restaurant Grades Changing in Reworked System
New York City’s grading system for restaurants will be slightly improved in order to reduce fines. City Council announced on Friday that the letter grades will still remain.
Regular Exercise and Occasional Drinking Can Protect Your Eyes and Your Vision
A new study shows that regular exercise and drinking on occasion can protect one’s vision. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health discovered, after adjusting the age, that people who exercise at least three times a week have 58 percent less of a chance of becoming visually impaired people who were inactive.
Salty Food Speeds Up Cellular Aging in Teens, New Study Reveals
A new study at the Medical College of Georgia found that cellular aging is faster in obese and overweight teenagers who eat too much high sodium food. The findings were much higher than the recommended amount given by the American Heart Association, which is 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day or two-thirds of a teaspoon.
Heat Waves and Global Warming Threaten Food Supply
A new study in the U.K. has shown that heat waves can cause significant damage to food crops and threaten global food supply if climate change is not addressed and dealt with. Researchers at the University of East Anglia studied the effects that extreme temperatures and increased carbon dioxide levels have on wheat, maize and soybean production.
NASA Seeks Ideas and Plans for Asteroid Capture Mission
NASA is looking for ideas to help develop its asteroid-capture plan, which involves dragging an asteroid around the moon’s orbit.
Santa Clara County to Discuss New Laws for E-Cigarettes in California
County supervisors in Santa Clara County, Calif. will meet on Tuesday to discuss enforcing smoking laws for electronic cigarettes. Use of the device would be outlawed at county buildings such as health-care facilities, with a 30-foot no-puff zone around doors, vents and windows.
Apple and Comcast in Talks about Streaming TV-Service
Apple Inc. and Comcast Corp. are discussing the use of an Apple set-top box for a streaming-television service. A deal would let Apple receive special treatment on Comcast’s cables so that it wouldn’t experience congestion on the Internet.
Astronomers Discover Gravitational Waves from Big Bang: Ripples from the Early Universe
Astronomers have found evidence of gravitational waves that started from the Big Bang during a period of great expansion called inflation. The evidence was presented on March 17 by lead researcher John Kovac of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
MIT Scientists Improve Plants’ Ability to Absorb Solar Energy
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown that placing nanotubes in the cells of plants increases their ability to absorb solar energy. The team said the study could be used a new field called plant “nanobionics”, in which nanoparticles could improve regular plants’ natural functions and create artificial plants that can grow and fix themselves with water and solar energy.
Twitter Begins to Support In-Line Playback
Twitter introduced a new platform for in-line video playback online and on its mobile apps on Wednesday. Users of the micro-blogging website will be able to host videos while other users can watch them on their Android and iOS smartphones without having to leave the Twitter app.
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