A team of Georgia Tech researchers is developing an inexpensive, handheld device that uses Doppler ultrasound technology to quickly find veins.
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New Vein Finder uses Doppler Ultrasound Technology
Study: Aspirin Good for Men and Women, But…
A Duke University study suggests aspirin significantly reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack or death due to cardiovascular disease in men and women. But…
German Cannibal Claims Man Asked To Be Eaten
A German cannibal who killed a man who wanted to be eaten told a court Monday that he had only been carrying out his victim’s wishes and had not expressly sought to kill him.
Pesticides Can Double Risk of Child Leukemia
Exposure to pesticides in the womb or as a child can double the risk of developing acute leukemia, French scientists said on Tuesday.
Smart Elevators
A new elevator system developed by Fujitec America Inc. alleviates passenger bottlenecks in lobbies and in other high-traffic areas.
I am a Geek, and Damn Proud of It
A general rise in technical literacy driven by gadgets such as the iPod could be evidence that ‘geekery’ as a personality trait is becoming more pervasive.
Business Energetics Boot Camp
The business world is a rough playground. The people you most depend on end up working against you. Your best layed plans self-destruct right before your eyes. You find yourself constantly working outside of your comfort zone, your stomach is constantly churning, and at the end of a tough day, you pace the hallways too stressed to sleep. You […]
The Plastic Generation
Plastic payments — including online commerce — now account for 50.4 percent of the spending among consumers ranging from 18- to 24-years-old, with cash and checks making up 41.1 percent of their spending.
Super Cool Toilet
Check out these pictures of a public toilet in Houston, TX where all the walls are made of one-way mirrors.
