Although U.S. health experts recommend that kids engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes daily, only one in four actually does so, according to a report released Wednesday. However, about 60 percent of ...
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Today the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) Collaboration announced that BOSS has measured the scale of the universe to an accuracy of one percent. This and future measures at this precision are the key to determining the ...
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Kid-safe tablets and smartphones are hitting the market, giving parents more control over how the mobile devices are used. Hollywood studio DreamWorks has joined the move, introducing its DreamTab at this week's Consumer Electronics Show ...
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Toyota FCV concept made an appearance at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "We aren't trying to re-invent the wheel; just everything necessary to make them turn," said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive ...
UNIQLO USA announced it will continue its expansion in the U.S. by opening five new stores this spring/summer. These new stores will expand the brand's presence and mark UNIQLO's first entry into the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. ...
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Using a mouse model, US researchers have linked neurodevelopmental symptoms similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients to changes seen in the bacteria in the animals' guts. ASD is diagnosed when individuals exhibit ...
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Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (TSX:GQM) (OTCQX:GQMNF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to secure a US$10,000,000 loan (the "Loan"). The proceeds of the Loan will be applied to the ongoing ...
A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, Idaho State University and the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that habitat fragmentation and the addition of makeshift perches such as transmission polls in sagebrush ecosystems are ...
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More choice-and confusion-is coming to the next generation of TVs. At least three new software systems were announced Monday for Internet-connected television sets, which let viewers watch Internet video and interact with friends online on ...
Gemini Planet Imager's first light image of Beta Pictoris b, a planet orbiting the star Beta Pictoris. The star, Beta Pictoris, is blocked in this image by a mask so its light doesn't interfere with the light of the planet. In addition to ...
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The left image shows actual eye movements of two different persons choosing among four snack items as recorded with eye-tracking. Number "1" indicates where the first eye movement is made to. The right image shows predicted eye movements ...
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Ushio America, Inc. expands its offering of LED lighting solutions with an investment in Zylight LLC, a privately-owned manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting instruments for the cinema and broadcast production industries. This ...
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New research suggests that states that choose to expand eligibility for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act shouldn't expect to draw poor people from other states. Latest MedicineNet News No Harm From 'Scoop and Run' Police Transport ...
The brewers at Samuel Adams are ushering in the new year with a new spring beer—Samuel Adams Cold Snap—the newest addition to the brewery's popular seasonal beer collection. Brewed for spring's transition away from the hearty ...
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Texas hospital officials and Democrats complained about proposed state legislation to impose greater training requirements and fees on navigators, while a Florida group gets a grant for outreach to Hispanics. Meanwhile, California exchange ...
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