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    For some of us, the Internet could be doing more harm than good, report finds

    The Internet has changed our lives for the better in so many ways: we can talk to our grandparents on the other side of the world in an instant, we can access the combined knowledge of the world in one ...
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    Our brain’s memory capacity is 10 times larger than we thought

    The human brain’s memory capacity may be as much as 10 times larger than previously thought, according to a new study by scientists in California that looked at how hippocampal neurons in the brain function with low energy but high ...
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    Science says this is how many friends you should have on social media

    There’s always someone who has more Twitter followers or more friends on Facebook. This can be annoying and makes some people feel socially inadequate. But take heart, the latest research shows these amazing online networkers probably don’t have more ‘real’ friends ...
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    Sadly, the Internet Isn’t Making the World a Better Place

    A brave new digital world is rapidly emerging as Internet access, smartphones, and other technologies spread quickly through less wealthy nations. But could this sometimes be doing more harm than good? A fascinating new report from the World Bank examines ...
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    The Ideal Fuel

    On a sunny day on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, the peaceful rustling of eucalyptus trees belies the furious chemical activity happening inside every single leaf. Through photosynthesis, leaves use the energy in sunlight to turn water ...
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    Life-extending hormone bolsters the body’s immune function

    A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. The team also found that increasing the levels of this hormone, ...
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    Smart clothes adapt so you are always the right temperature

    Just too hot; a touch too cold. Working in an office building can be a temperature roller coaster, with the dictatorship of air-conditioning systems seeming able to keep people too hot and cold simultaneously. Help is at hand. Researchers from ...
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    Contemporary Boutique Gyms

    Located in London’s St. Mary Axe, this phenomenal gym is the first physical location for recently launched boutique gym brand 1Rebel. The project saw an 8,000-square-foot former office transformed into a luxury gym inspired by a night out with friends ...
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    Flying solar farm generates energy around the clock

    The use of alternative energy sources has become more and more essential as the world gets serious about addressing climate change while also addressing the needs of millions of people who have no access to power. Certain areas of the ...