Propranolol
The common heart disease drug, Propranolol, may have the unusual side-effect of combating racism, a new study suggests.
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Tooth decay in preschoolers on the rise
Soaring rates of 2 to 5 year olds with tooth decay.
There has been “a huge increase” in little kids who need general anesthesia for dental procedures, including tooth extractions, crowns and even root canals as dentists are seeing so many preschoolers with cavities and severe tooth decay (6 to 10 cavities or more), according to a report from The New York Times.
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Volvo V40 builds first car to feature pedestrian airbags
Pedestrian airbags on the Volvo V40.
Volvo always has the safety of the vehicle’s passengers in mind when it builds some of the safest cars on the road. But now the company has added an additional airbag to its V40 that could save the life of a pedestrian.
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Ultimate Tak Ball – players use stun guns in this extreme sport
Tak Ball
The rules are simple : throw a ball into the goal to score a point. But what makes this game unlike any other is that all the players are armed and ready with stun guns. (Video)
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Eat anything, never exercise and never gain weight by blocking marijuana-like chemical in brain
Who wants to eat anything and stay thin?
A diet pill that someday allows people to eat as much as they want without gaining weight seems possible, based on new research into certain brain chemicals that influence how quickly we burn fat.
Strange hybrid deep-sea creatures discovered
A hermit crab uses an anemone as a shell.
A strange and rare hybrid site in the deep sea where two extreme seafloor environments exist side by side has been discovered by scientists. They are home to a parade of weird hybrid creatures seemingly adapted to the hardships posed by both intense environments.
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‘Cheetah’ robot sets new speed record
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Cheetah, a four-legged robot, lived up to its name on Monday, setting a new land speed record for legged robots by running at 18 mph on a treadmill at a laboratory in Massachusetts, its developer said.
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What happens in one day on the internet: Infographic
294 billion emails are sent everyday.
Our everyday lives increasingly revolve around blog posts, emails, and status updates. MBA Online has provided a snapshot of what happens in one day on the Internet. Take a look at the startling numbers below:
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Microsoft’s Productivity Future Vision (Video)
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How will people get things done at work, at home, and on the go in 5 to 10 years? Watch how future technology will help people make better use of their time, focus their attention, and strengthen relationships while getting things done at work, home, and on the go.
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Employers and colleges demand Facebook passwords from applicants
Maryland Department of Corrections asks a candidate for his Facebook password.
Do you think Facebook and Twitter account privacy settings guarantee future employers or schools can’t see your private posts? You need to think again.
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‘Smart Fur’ allows robo-pets to gauge owners’ emotions
A piece of smart fur can tell the difference between pets, scratches or even the breath of a human owner.
If pets can have positive effects on their owners’ emotions would a robot pet be able to do the same? At the University of British Columbia a robo-bunny has been developed that can mediate its users’ emotions, calming them down or cheering them up by leading them through deep-breathing exercises, for example. The robo-bunny also has a pulse and can stiffen or relax its ears.
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New helmet inspired by brain offers better impact protection
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The Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) was inspired by the fluid that wraps your brain in a protective, wet blanket. It is also the name of both the technology and the company behind it and it claims to offer superior protection for your head. Major helmet manufacturers are starting to turn on to what is self-hailed as the “next generation” of helmet design.
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