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VW Designs A Blend of Performance and Economy


Trying to choose between performance and economy is often times a very hard decision and usually there has to be a compromise between the two. Volkswagen, however, has given us a solution to this dilemma in the form of a performance sedan that has 3 driving modes depending on your preferences.

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Babies Born in Fall Have Higher Risk of Developing Asthma


Are you concerned about having a baby with asthma? Well, you may want to hold off on when to conceive. A new study has shown that children born about four months before the height of the cold and flu season are at a higher risk of developing asthma.

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Attending Religious Services May Reduce Risk of Death


Do you regularly attend religious services? If so, you are reducing your risk of death, according to a new study.

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Ancient Mammoths: Russian Scientists Examine Why They Died


Mammoths roamed Europe, Asia and North America in the second half of the Pleistocene era and died out about 10 thousand years ago during last ice age. Until recently, many scientists blamed ancient hunters for their extinction. What really killed them and why? Read some answers to this ancient mystery, albeit you walk away with even more questions.

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Soda Pop Bra and Panties Easy On The Eyes Better for The Environment


Designer Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch's has done something very interesting and sexy with recycled aluminum this time. If you've seen the picture above you know I'm talking about lingerie. That's right, she has made lingerie out of recycled soda cans.

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Reusable Heart Shaped Hand Warmer is People AND Earth Friendly


Reusable Heart Shaped Hand Warmer is People AND Earth Friendly

Cold Hands? Warm Heart! This reusable, environmentally friendly, heart-shaped portable heating pad puts out heat to the beat, again and again!

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Architecture Powered By Humans: Liquid Space 6.0


Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have to depend on anything but the right hardware, the most sophisticated software, and our own energy to power our homes, buildings, and cars?

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Russian Unique Sapphire Technology: Gems Helpful as Well as Beautiful?


A unique technology for growing profiled sapphire crystals has been recently developed by Russian scientists. Read all about the amazing medical advances these crystals provide for medicine in general and oncology in particular.

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New Thermometer Has a Mother’s Loving Touch


When I was little and had a cold, my mother would always take my temperature by putting a glass stick thermometer in my mouth. I never understood these, because not only did I have to close my mouth to get a reading on it, my nose was stuffed up so I couldn’t breathe out of that either! Well, now there is a simpler solution.

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Find Environmental Resources Through Green Map System


When you consider visiting or moving to a place, wouldn't it be great to know where the environmentally-friendly places are? The revolutionary Green Map System allows just that with its ecomaps. 

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Broccoli May Help Lower Smoker’s Risk of Lung Cancer


Researchers have found that eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may reduce a smoker’s risk of developing lung cancer.

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Be Careful Where You Walk! Delicate Glass Art


Bernard Katz is an artist specializing in glass blowing and sculpture. He creates gorgeous sculptures from glass that will brighten up even the dreariest of rooms.

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Scientists Develop 'Slurpee'-Like Mixture Designed to Save Lives


Scientists in Chicago have created a slurry that can be injected into the veins, arteries and lungs of critically ill patients.

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Energy Via Organic Wastes: Russia Develops Innovative Concept


Russian scientists have discovered that organic wastes can become a great energy source that is both renewable and ecologically friendly. The utilization of such a concept can do much for Russia and the rest of the world as well. Read on for some thoughts on this important issue.

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Group Therapy May Boost Survival Rate in Breast Cancer Patients


Joining support groups can be very beneficial and new research suggests that women with breast cancer could increase their chance of survival by joining a support group.

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New Bacteria Found in Raw Milk


Raw milk, illegal to sell in many countries, can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. This contamination could spoil the milk, which turns it thick, sticky and tasting bitter. A new species of bacteria has been found in raw milk and it can grow at low temperatures, even spoiling the raw milk when it is refrigerated.

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Hydrogen May Make its Way Into Formula Racing


Since Hydrogen power is becoming more widely accepted, more and more people are looking toward the future and seeing racing events, even Formula 1, using the clean burning fuel. At the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), they have already developed a Hydrogen powered race car, and they are hoping to make it into the record books.

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AMA Gives Healthy Tips to Follow on Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving is a time for family get-togethers and great food. However, by the end of the day some people are either comfortably sleeping or are so full that they can’t even move. In order to reduce the amount of food and alcohol people stuff themselves with, the American Medical Association (AMA) has offered some tips in order to enjoy the holiday season.

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Stress Hormone Found in Children With Feuding Parents


A new study has shown that children who get upset while watching their parents fight are more likely to develop psychological problems.

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MDI's AirPod to Go into Production


Over the past few years or so, air powered vehicles have been explored and dismissed, only to be explored again. A company called MDI decided they wanted to stop dismissing the idea and after a short development time they have introduced the AirPod.

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