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$100 Million for Energy Research
The Department of Energy announced yesterday that it has approved $100 million worth of funds to help sponsor research being done into creating new technologies
Senate Panel Pulls the Curtain on Dr. Oz
Associate Director of the Federal Trade Commission, Mary Koelbel Engle, asserted on Tuesday that the weight loss industry is an area in which consumers are
Amazon Unveils Smart Phone
In a long awaited announcement yesterday, Amazon publically unveiled its own proprietary cell phone—Amazon Fire. The Fire cell phone is a first for Amazon, which
iMacs for Less, Apple Continues its Focus on Price Reduction
Apple announces the launch of its new iMac for the price of $1099, featuring a new Intel chip. However, this new product aims more to
Cable Boxes- Second Biggest User of Your Household Electricity
A recent article from the LA Times points out that of the appliances that utilize energy in a consumer’s home, the second biggest user is
Get a Job This Summer!- Teenage Employment Figures Highest in 8 Years
Teenagers might have an easier time getting off the couch this summer, that is if they are motivated enough to do so. Recent data suggests
Counterfeit Drugs Boost Superbug’s Resistance
A new reporting program developed by the World Health Organization attests to the growing global problem of counterfeit antibiotics. While previous studies have shown that
Nest Protect Relaunch- Lower Price with a Promise for More
The Nest Protect smoke alarm, recalled in April due to safety concerns, is back on the market with a price drop of $30 (now $99).
Are Shrimp Shells the Future of Plastic?
Researchers at Harvard University have discovered a novel new way to create plastic– shrimp shells. According to a report from CNN, researchers have been able
Booming E-Cigarette Industry Demands Further Research
In January 2014, researchers from the National Cancer Institute reported the identification of 466 e-cigarette brands and 7,764 flavors, estimating that 10 new brands and