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Gap growing between longest and shortest lifespans in the US
The national life expectancy in the US has increased since 1980, but improvement depends on where you live
Babies born today in 13 US counties...
Website of Popular Mac Software Hacked to Spread Malware
If you have recently downloaded the popular open source video transcoder app HandBrake on your Mac, there are chances that your computer is infected...
Thai Companies Hit by Ransomware Attack
We are quite used to seeing hackers using ransomware apps to trick unsuspecting users into paying ransoms. But, in Thailand instead of targeting ordinary...
Anti Public Combo List with Billions of Accounts Goes on Dark Web for Sale
A couple of days ago it was reported that Troy Hunt, a cyber security blogger got his hands on a trove of data that...
Zcash : the Israeli-developed virtual money, starts to make its mark
Bitcoin competitor hopes its expanded privacy protection will overcome inability to guarantee full transparency
NEW YORK — Zcash, the latest virtual currency, has been a...
The changing landscape of Bolivia’s salt flats
The Bolivian government plans to set up a state lithium mining company, part of President Evo Morales' bid to industrialize the Andean country's commodities-dependent...
For refugees in Greece, waiting is the hardest part
This is like a zoo and we're like animals,' says one refugee as others say a 'mental war' is being waged on them.
Mohamed Asif...
Breast reduction surgery quadruples among british man
The condition is often caused by an imbalance of hormones.
A condition which can affect up to half of all men, treatment for gynaecomastia, or...
Taking Folic Acid During Pregnancy Has Positive Effect on Child’s Psychological Development
Children’s emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.
Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in children.
That is...
Your Future Surgery May Use an Automated, Robotic Drill
This automated machine could reduce a surgical procedure from two hours to two and a half minutes by replacing hand drills for one type...
First Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired Created
A synthetic, soft tissue retina developed by an Oxford University student could offer fresh hope to visually impaired people.
Until now, all artificial retinal research...
A brisk walk instead of sitting down: Just ten minutes a day makes a...
It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters.
Instead it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing...
Your Muscles Can Taste Sugar
It’s obvious that the taste buds on the tongue can detect sugar.
And after a meal, beta cells in the pancreas sense rising blood...
MEXICO : Aerial Surveillance to Boost Security and Fight Drug Lords
The Mexican military and security forces are fielding an integrated network of intelligence gathering, surveillance and response capabilities designed to bolster homeland security and...
Wikileaks Unveils CIA’s Man-in-the-Middle Attack Tool
Wikileaks has published a new batch of the Vault 7 leak, detailing a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack tool allegedly created by the United States Central...
