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Astronaut Scott Kelly flying on the International Space Station got an exclusive view of the Super Bowl last night. You probably heard some mention of the Super Bowl last night, the 50th game in a long-standing tradition here in the United States. While football fans tuned in around the country, one of the hippest Super Bowl […]

Does prostate cancer increase your risk of dying from other diseases? A new study suggests that it might. A team of scientists from Vanderbilt University has made a shocking discovery. According to a report from UPI, a new study has shown that survivors of prostate cancer have a significantly higher chance of dying from a different ailment.

Oculus VR has just announced the date everyone’s been waiting for – don’t miss your chance to preorder an Oculus-ready PC bundle. If you’ve been eyeing the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, now may be the time to act. According to a report from PC Magazine, however, you may not only be on the hook for the

Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a material that can shift shapes and lift a staggering amount of weight. Scientists at the University of Rochester have made a fascinating development. According to a report from CNET, researchers have designed a new polymer that is just too strange to be true. The polymer can

A team of German physicists has made a huge breakthrough. According to a report from Tech Times, researchers have developed a new optical single-ion clock that has taken the title of the world’s most accurate clock. How does the clock work? The timepiece measures the vibrational frequency of ytterbium ions trapped within a network of laser beams

NASA has just given 11 grants to various research institutions to determine what makes the perfect Mars astronaut. NASA has been planning its revolutionary manned mission to Mars for quite some time now, and the logistical requirements seem bigger every day. According to a report from the Baltimore Sun, the space agency will be getting some

Picasa users will have to bid farewell to Google’s old photo app in favor of a more recent product. Google is finally getting rid of its old Picasa photo app in favor of something new. According to a report from Android Police, the company is ditching the old photo sharing and management app for its revamped

If you’re planning a trip to the Florida coast, you may want to stay out of the water until these guys pass through. Florida residents who live by the coast are smart to stay out of the ocean this week. According to a report from CBS News, as many as 12,000 blacktip sharks have been spotted

Students getting stimulant drugs from family members or friends with legitimate prescriptions. A recent study at Johns Hopkins University has discovered the drug Adderall, used in treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is being abused by students who are taking the drug as a stimulant to help all-night studying. The study, cited in a UPI

Are you getting enough sleep? If you live in one of these states, the odds may be stacked against you. It probably won’t seem like much of a surprise, but a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that a stunning number of Americans are still not getting enough sleep.