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Mar 03, 2013 09:21 PM EST

BigDog Robot Can Hurl Heavy Stones, Climb Rough Terrain [VIDEO]

Robot technology has been developing at a fast pace and a company, Boston Dynamics, has built a robot that is agile and strong enough to climb rough terrain and even carries and hurls heavy loads.

Study Links Childhood Asthma to Lack of Ventilation for Gas Stoves
Mar 03, 2013 09:01 PM EST

BPA Linked to Childhood Asthma, How to Limit BPA Exposue?

If parents aren't already concerned enough of the damaging effects of the infamous chemical bisphenol A (BPA), new research released Friday shows that it can cause an increase of asthma in children.

Thailand's PM Vows to Cease Ivory Trade
Mar 03, 2013 08:13 PM EST

Thailand's PM Vows to Cease Ivory Trade

Thailand's prime minister has promised to ban the legal trade of ivory for the first time.

Toenails
Mar 03, 2013 07:13 PM EST

Study: Pregnancy Makes Women's Feet Bigger

According to the study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, pregnancy may permanently change the shape and size of the women's feet.

ISS
Mar 03, 2013 05:47 PM EST

Dragon Arrived and Docked With ISS After A Tight Moment in Space

The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, March 3, with a one day delay caused by an intitial problem with engaging the on-board thrusters.

Immune System Baby
Mar 03, 2013 05:06 PM EST

UMC Doctor Reports First Case of Baby Cured Born with HIV

A baby born with HIV was cured by pediatrician from University of Mississippi Medical Center. It is the first time such a case has been documented. Though medical staff and scientists are unclear why the treatment was effective.

Utah Mom Delivers Twins on the Side of Interstate
Mar 03, 2013 04:43 PM EST

Baby Born After Mom Killed: Premature Birth After Hit-and-Run Driver Fled Car Accident, Killing Parents

Police report that after a hit-and-run driver and passenger fled an accident this Saturday that killed a young couple on their way to the hospital to have their first baby, the child fortunately made it out alive.

Painkillers Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks: Study
Mar 03, 2013 02:31 PM EST

FDA Reports Calcitonin, a Hormone Found in Salmon, Poses Cancer Risk in Drug Treatments

Recent reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration state that there could be an increased risk of cancer with drugs containing calcitonin salmon, a man-made version of the hormone that is found in salmon.

Mar 03, 2013 01:49 PM EST

Marshmallow Eggs Salmonella: Zachary Confections, Inc. Recall for Candy sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Zachary Confections, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs that were sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

Dragon capsule docks with ISS
Mar 02, 2013 11:46 PM EST

Dragon Will Dock With ISS After One Day Delay On Sunday

After initial problems with its thrusters caused a delay, ISS Program and SpaceX managers Saturday gave the go-ahead for the SpaceX’s Dragon cargo vehicle to rendezvous with the station on Sunday, March 3, one day later than originally planned.

Mar 02, 2013 09:51 PM EST

Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs Recall, Possible Salmonella Risk

Just ahead of Easter, an Indiana based candymaker has issued a voluntary recall Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs after some of its packages tested had "the potential for salmonella contamination," the according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident
Mar 02, 2013 07:22 PM EST

Fukushima Infants Facing Higher Risk of Cancer, WHO

The World Health Organization has issued a report stating that infants who were in the Japanese region most affected by radiation after the 2011 tsunami are more susceptible of getting cancer.

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