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Study: Third of Breast Cancer Patients Treated Unnecessarily

Study: Third of Breast Cancer Patients Treated Unnecessarily

Posted by | Jan 11, 2017 | , , , ,

According to a new Danish study, ONE in three women with breast cancer- detected by a mammogram- is treated unnecessarily because screening tests found tumors that are so slow-growing they’re essentially harmless. As you can imagine, this study has reignited the debate about the value of mammograms in early detection. This means that though some women might believe their lives were saved by mammograms, they were actually harmed by cancer screenings that led to surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy THAT THEY DIDN’T NEED. And let’s be honest, surgery alone- let alone radiation and chemo- is no laughing matter. Researchers are beginning...

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How Turmeric Will Light Up The Future – Literally!

How Turmeric Will Light Up The Future – Literally!

Posted by | Jan 11, 2017 | , ,

Can you imagine a computer or handheld device backlight or display of the future being lit up by a turmeric or pomegranate mixture? Imagine if an entirely edible source of white light could be generated with minimal environmental and human health impacts? The good news is that we no longer have to rely on our imagination. We now have the science to show it is indeed possible!  What could be more unnatural and yet indispensable in the modern world than a light bulb? Made from metal, glass, and a variety of petrochemicals, who would even consider looking for a...

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Liberland Could Be The First Nation Powered By Algae

Liberland Could Be The First Nation Powered By Algae

Posted by | Jan 11, 2017 | ,

Do you remember the day? On April 13th, 2015, a group of Czech citizens had this crazy idea to proclaim a new state, the Republic of Liberland. Since then, several thousand people have applied for citizenship of this micro-nation, located on a piece of land of 7 square kilometers between Croatia and Serbia. The ‘craze’ doesn’t stop here – there might be a new and even better reason why you too may want to live in Liberland. A proposal for an algae-powered city has won the design competition for this new small country. Liberland definitely presents a unique challenge...

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Artificially Intelligent Robot Tells Creator It Will Keep Humans “In a People Zoo”

Artificially Intelligent Robot Tells Creator It Will Keep Humans “In a People Zoo”

Posted by | Jan 11, 2017 | ,

Android Dick is a robot created in the likeness of the science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick. Android Dick is an attempt to create thinking and reasoning artificial intelligence that has human traits like compassion and creativity. The first version of the android was created in 2005 and has been a work in progress ever since. In 2011, the creators of the android appeared on the PBS show Nova, where they interviewed the robot and asked it a series of questions. Some of the answers were impressive. Others are typical of what you would expect from a robot. However,...

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Tesla and Panasonic to Build $750m Solar Factory in NY

Tesla and Panasonic to Build $750m Solar Factory in NY

Posted by | Jan 11, 2017 | ,

An agreement has occurred between Tesla Motors and Panasonic that will see a factory built in Buffalo, New York, focused on the production of solar panels.  The panels will span from solar rooftops to non-roof oriented paneling. The production will begin in mid 2017.  New York state has offered to pay $750 million of the start-up costs to build and outfit the plant, while Panasonic will cover the capital costs for manufacturing. The new facility will provide 1,400 new jobs, 500 of which are manufacturing. In addition to solar paneling, the companies will be focused on producing next-generation technology....

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