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Hypersensitive immune systems and the commonality of allergies

July 20, 2017 Vincent Diringer Biology, Environment, Health

When Austrian scientist Clemens von Pirquet coined the term “allergy” in 1906, it is unsure whether or not he thought it would be used so prevalently in modern conversation. The renowned immunologist was the first to notice a hypersensitive reaction... Read More

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The Gulf of Mexico’s ‘ Dead Zone ’ could double in size this year

July 19, 2017July 20, 2017 Gary Long Environment, Featured, Science News

An oxygen-poor area in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to grow as runoff from American farms drastically increase the levels of Nitrogen in the water. Usually only about 13,700 square kilometres (5,300 square miles), Louisiana State University predicts the... Read More

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FBI issued a public service announcement related to Smart Toys

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 Charles Peckman Featured, Information Technology, Internet, Technology News

The FBI issued a public service announcement on July 17 related to consumer safety – but the threat is something you may not consider dangerous: internet-connected children’s toys. The Bureau says that these internet-connected devices could present privacy concerns for... Read More

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Drought: the unspoken killer

July 18, 2017July 19, 2017 Vincent Diringer Environment, Featured, History

Defined as a period of below-average precipitation sometimes coupled with increased temperatures, drought is an issues that has arisen for a multitude of reason throughout the years. Known to last several years – the longest recorded one lasted over 400... Read More

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Atari is coming back? Ataribox images surface.

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Owen Bane Computers, Latest News, Technology News, Video Games

Sourced from an email newsletter list, Atari has a new game console in the works. Named “Ataribox”; with some of the major design elements presented in images below. Read More

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Lets take a moment to discuss cardiovascular disease

July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 Vincent Diringer Biology, Featured, Health

Cardiovascular disease is a killer we know well. For several years now, it has sombrely occupied the top spot as men’s primary cause of death despite the strides taken in modern medicine and the awareness that has been spread regarding... Read More

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Thinning hair: genetic heritage or medical condition?

July 14, 2017July 17, 2017 Gary Long Biology, Featured, Health

Thinning hair, bald spots and hair loss are all a part of aging, but sometimes can be indicators of other health phenomena – so what exactly leads to it? Hair loss is actually a fairly common problem, with most men... Read More

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Juno Spacecraft takes detailed photos of Jupiter’s Big Red Spot

July 13, 2017July 14, 2017 Vincent Diringer Featured, Latest News, Science News, Space

NASA’s Juno mission has taken some new breathtaking pictures of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. The JunoCam mounted on the satellite took some detailed photos of one of the gas giant’s major features. All the photos were then compiled by several... Read More

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Despite health uncertainties, e-cigarettes continue to surge in popularity

July 12, 2017July 13, 2017 Gary Long Featured, Health, Science News

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are a handheld electronic smoking device meant to replicate the feeling of smoking a real cigarette. These e-cigarettes work by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol, or vapor, that the user inhales –... Read More

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