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Old Art and New Science Meld in Collegiate Glassblowing Program

Students at the Salem Community College in Alloway, New Jersey are learning to master the centuries-old art of glassblowing. But to these college kids, glassblowing is more than just an art: it can provide researchers with the valuable scientific tools they need in order to make cutting-edge advancements in their fields. The invention of glassblowing […]

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Texting Too Much Could Indicate a Problem in Your Relationship

According to a recent study conducted by OpenMarket, 72% of Millennials text 10 or more times a day. Even crazier, about 83% of them open their text messages within 90 seconds of receiving them. In other words, young people are texting a lot. But are Millennials’ texting habits actually hurting their relationships? According to a […]

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The Newest Millennial Wedding Trend? 3D Printing

There is a lot that goes into planning a wedding. Couples need to choose three main colors to create a theme and then carry those colors throughout with accessories like napkins, plates, place cards, paper pom-poms, pennants, or balloons. They have to handle the guest list, food, beverages, and all the other important aspects. Additionally, […]

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New Sleep Apnea Device On Its Way to U.S.

There have been many documented medical issues resulting from sleep apnea, but as CBS news reports, erratic driving is now linked to sleep deprivation. “Worse lane position deviation is a marker of poor driving performance and this is significantly worse in sleep apnea patients who fail the simulator as compared to controls [people without a […]

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Netflix Asking FCC to Remove Internet Data Limits

Netflix is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to do something about the data cap users have on their plans. Netflix is the largest user of bandwidth on the Internet, accounting for over 38% of all traffic during primetime viewing hours. WKBW reports that cable companies, which also offer Internet services, cap users’ bandwidth in order to compete […]

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Buyers Willing to Pay More For Smart Homes

In today’s world, we not only expect our phones to be smart, but our houses, too. Although some smart home technologies are still in development, their existence is gaining in popularity. Just a few years ago, the possibility of buying a house loaded with built-in technology was restricted to the more affluent sectors of the […]

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Young Girl Helps Father Develop Autism Treatment Software

Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA, is a method of treating autism spectrum disorders, and other related developmental disorders, that helps develop communication, behavioral, and social skills in children ages zero to 18. This form of therapy helps control autism-related behaviors that inhibit the child’s ability to function on a day-to-day basis. Autism spectrum disorder affects […]

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Your Car’s ABS Isn’t What You Thought It Was, Says New Study From the AAA

You’ve probably assumed that the automatic brake system (ABS) in your car was there to save your life. In exchange for its maintenance, including replacing the brake pads around every 20,000 miles, you might’ve assumed the ABS system would prevent crashes — but according to the American Automobile Association, this simply is not always so. […]

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INTEGRAL Discovers New FXTs in the Galactic Plane

Astronomers have discovered and identified two new X-ray transients (FXTs) in space. These FXTs both have short outburst and speedy rise times, and were found in the archival data of European Space Agency’s INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory spacecraft (INTEGRAL). “It seems plausible that other such sources wait to be discovered,” said the researchers in an […]

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Biotech Researchers Cultivate New Hope for Treating Hair Loss

Americans often turn to laser hair removal, which takes only about 30 minutes, for their legs, arms, and back — but it’s keeping hair that is more of a challenge. By the age of 50, approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. However, men aren’t the only ones who suffer from hair loss. Angela Christiano is a researcher […]