Mobile medical apps are a rapidly developing area of technology.
Bill Gates slams Google’s Project Loon for failing to ‘uplift the poor’
Google’s Project Loon was announced in June and launched a pilot program in Canterbury, New Zealand, shortly after.
‘Iron Man’ jetpacks may threaten coral reef ecosystems in Hawaii
The gadget, called the Jetlev, uses a powerful pair of water pumps to propel its passengers up to 30 feet high.
Employees who smoke cost their employer nearly $6,000 per year
This study is in line with previous studies examining the impact of smoking.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta backs medical marijuana, apologizes for previous views
With the majority of major studies focusing on negative effects and barriers to research on medical benefits, Dr. Gupta argues that the public is being systematically misled.
Dolphins can recognize whistles from old tank mates from decades ago, study finds
Previous studies have shown that each dolphin creates its own unique signature whistle that seems to act as a name.
Astronomers: Sun’s magnetic field flip is not a doomsday scenario for our planet
NASA notes that the Sun’s magnetic field flips about every 11 years.
Dogs yawn along with their owners, researchers say
In the study, the researchers had dogs observe their owner or a stranger yawn, or imitate a yawning mouth motion.
NASA: Jupiter’s moon Europa could hold microbial life
Astronomers from numerous NASA centers and universities contributed to the study.
The Arctic smashed several climate records in 2012, NOAA says
The report notes that conditions in the Arctic were a principal story of 2012, with the region enduring extraordinary change and smashing several records.