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Climate Change Linked to Future Uptick in Premature Deaths

Left unchecked, climate change could cause approximately 60,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths worldwide in 2100, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Using NMR to Assess Food Quality

Brazilian company, Fine Instrument Technology (FIT), has designed a device that can analyze both the chemical and physical condition of fruits, olive oil, grains, milk and meat all within a matter of seconds.

PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation

PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Watch: Slug-Inspired Medical Bio-Glues, Battery-Free Cellphones and Etch A Sketch Circuits

Slug-inspired medical bio-glues, battery-free cellphones and Etch A Sketch circuits.

Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician

A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.

Solar Eclipse Watchers Will Gather Data from Coast to Coast

Experts from NSF, NASA, and NCAR outline how scientists plan to deploy an array of technologies and methodologies during the eclipse.

Arizona Hoping to Curb Wrong Way Driving

According to Senator Karen Fann, vice-chairman of the state Senate Transportation Committee, the number of incidents involving wrong-way drivers has increased in recent years.

Sensor to Detect Flat Feet, Other Conditions

Researchers from Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have developed a device that detects gait and foot pressure issues that might signal the development of oncoming health conditions such as flat feet.

An Age-Old Question: Corks or Caps?

Scientists will attempt to answer a question long plaguing the wine industry: Does wine bottled with cork or with screw caps taste better?

Fatal Ohio Accident Turns Spotlight to Amusement Ride Standards

News reports say that ride inspectors at the Ohio State Fair did not notice anything out of the ordinary when they conducted their inspections and cleared the Fire Ball for passengers.

Age, Race and Sex Often Overlooked in Medical Device Safety Testing

Overall, the age and sex of study participants were reported in roughly two-thirds of all 2015 studies in support of medical device approval. Race or ethnicity was only reported in about half.

Bringing 'White-Out' to Atomic Circuitry

Researchers have found a way to delete and replace out-of-place atoms in circuitry designs, potentially leading the way to faster, smaller and greener electronics.

Roomba Collecting Consumer Information to Sell

iRobot, the makers of Roomba, want to help make your home more sophisticated and “smart” by selling the information it gathers while it cleans.

Vail Resorts Commits to Zero Impact Goals

Through improved business practices, capital investment innovation and environmental stewardship, the ski resort owner aims to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.

Weather Stations are the Backyard Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed

Everything you need to know about having a weather station in your backyard.

Video Games May Reduce Stress Levels ... and Save Lives ... Sort of

While most Americans experience cognitive fatigue due to work stress and anxiety, particularly concerning are the levels experienced by employees in high-stress professions such as those in the health care and air traffic control fields where cognitive fatigue might possibly result in fatal errors.

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