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BBC pocket computer to introduce one million kids to computer programming
The tiny pocket-sized device introduces children to the world of programming.
A car plying the road without a driver? Yes, Google is test-driving one in Austin, Texas
Google has deployed one of the self-driving Lexus SUVs it is currently developing for a test drive in north and northeast of downtown Austin.
AMD Fury X vs Nvidia Geforce 980 Ti specs: Which is the best performing graphics card
Recent benchmarks of the two Fury X on Crossfire going head to head with two Titan X and two 980 Ti on SLI may offer a different take on the real race leader for triple 4k displays.
Biblical marriage: Five couples in scripture we can learn from
Now that same-sex marriage is here, isn't it time to look again at what biblical marriage really looked like, and to learn some life lessons for today?
Cancer study news 2015: Obesity prolongs colorectal cancer patients' survival, new study shows
Obesity has surprisingly been found to prolong survival in colorectal cancer patients, a new study has found.
Statin effect on behavior: Women more aggressive than men
Statins, drugs that lower cholesterol, can influence aggressive behavior in an individual, a new study suggests.
Clues on narcolepsy link to swine flu vaccine revealed
A flu vaccine in Europe used during the 2009 H1N1 swine flu outbreak has been linked to narcolepsy. Now, new studies have provided some clues as to how this side effect came to be.
Ban on use of chimpanzees in US laboratories?
Chimpanzees, both wild and captive, are now officially protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Sleeping problems? Artificial light reduces sleep a person gets, study finds
Access to electricity extends evening light hours and consequently reduces sleep duration.
Mysterious creature with furry tail and long beak identified
The carcass of a marine creature with a furry tail and long beak that washed ashore off the coast of Russia has been identified as a cub of a beaked whale.
Extracts from magnolia plant may hold key to curing head and neck cancers, study says
A recent joint study conducted by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and the University of Alabama at Birmingham showed that a compound in magnolia plant extracts can be used to shrink tumors in the head and on the neck.
Mass killings and school shootings can spark more violence, new study finds
Mass gun killings and school shootings appear to be contagious and therefore breed more violent crimes, a new study finds.
Sniff test can help diagnose autism in children, researchers say
A special sniff test used to see how a child reacts to different smells may be used to diagnose autism, researchers said in a study
Children's cough syrup: FDA to re-examine children' cough syrups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it would re-evaluate the safety of cough syrup use, especially those that contain codeine, for children.
Measles death July 2015: Woman dies of measles in Washington
A woman from Washington State has died from measles, the first case of death from the contagious illness in the U.S. after more than 10 years.
HIV vaccine latest news: Test on monkeys shows promise, study shows
An experimental HIV vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson has shown promise after a successful study conducted on monkeys.