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Study: TV, Gaming Hurts School Performance

October 2nd, 2006 at 11:48 pm » Comments (0)

Parents now have science to back them up when they say, "Turn off the TV. It’s a school night."



New Breed of ‘Mom’ Alarms

October 2nd, 2006 at 11:43 pm » Comments (0)

The recorded sound of a parent’s voice urging their child to wake up and get out of bed is a better smoke alarm than conventional tone alarms, a study shows.



New Nanocarriers Improve Cancer Therapy

October 2nd, 2006 at 8:27 pm » Comments (0)

Scientists in Singapore have developed nanoparticles that can carry both small molecular anticancer drugs and nucleic acids simultaneously for improved cancer therapy.



Amazing Photos of VW Beatle Art Car

October 2nd, 2006 at 7:55 pm » Comments (0)

With little other information available, we came across this amazing VW Beatle that looks like the VW wedding cars that were made here in mexico during the 70`s. Whomever made it did a nice job on the metal work.



Women Become Sexually Aroused as Quickly as Men

October 2nd, 2006 at 7:38 pm » Comments (1)

Women may have a reputation for demanding lengthy foreplay, but they become sexually aroused as quickly as men, according to a new study that used thermal imaging to measure increased blood flow to genital regions.



Finger Length Key to Female Athletic Potential

October 2nd, 2006 at 1:39 pm » Comments (0)

The length of a girl’s ring finger could be an indicator of her future sporting potential, researchers at King’s College London said on Thursday.



Author Auctions Chance to be Character in His Book

October 2nd, 2006 at 11:44 am » Comments (0)

It could be the ideal Christmas gift for a friend or lover with literary pretensions who wants their name to live forever. An Irish author is offering readers a small piece of literary immortality – if the price is right.



Video Game Industry Set for Massive Growth

October 2nd, 2006 at 9:21 am » Comments (0)

Talk about slam-bam action: A series of new reports from DFC Intelligence forecasts that the worldwide video game and interactive entertainment industry will grow from $29 billion in 2005 to possibly $44 billion in 2011.



Schools Punishing Kids for What They Say Online

October 2nd, 2006 at 9:15 am » Comments (0)

A growing number of school officials in the Indianapolis area are trying to punish students for Internet commentary they deem inappropriate — including postings on home computers — drawing outrage from teens and free-speech advocates.



Scream Alarm Created to Stop Cellphone Theft

October 2nd, 2006 at 8:56 am » Comments (0)

Security experts have devised a system which triggers a high-pitched screech on a mobile phone if it is stolen.