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Thriving Oil-Eating Microbes Endanger Marine Life
Apr 08, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

Oil-Eating Microbes Put Historic Shipwrecks, Marine Life at Risk

Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the flourishing microbial communities around shipwrecks significantly transformed, wreaking havoc not only to the historic vessels, but also to ocean life itself.

Strict encryption locks phones
Apr 08, 2016 10:05 AM EDT

FBI Inundated With A Flood Of Requests To Unlock Phones

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been receiving a continuous fleet of requests by local and state law enforcement to unlock phones. Access to the content of damaged or encrypted mobile phones can go a long way in helping enforcement organizations with criminal investigations.

The White House
Apr 08, 2016 10:04 AM EDT

White House Refuses To Back Encryption Law

The White House has apparently refused to publicly back a law that would deem it necessary for tech companies to obey decryption requests, according a report by Reuters. The move will be a setback for law enforcement that is already facing stumbling blocks in criminal investigation, due to data inac...

Latest Consumer Technology Products On Display At CES 2016
Apr 08, 2016 06:56 AM EDT

New Drone Safety Regulations Proposed; Prohibits Commercial Flights in Crowded Areas

Drones and other small commercial devices flying over crowds were the main concerns of Federal Aviation Administration panel last Wednesday. The panel unveiled the anticipated safety recommendations which set the stage for regulations on the issue.

A Baboon Has Lived for 945 on a Pig's Heart
Apr 08, 2016 06:49 AM EDT

Baboon Living With Pig Heart For 945 Days Hints Successful Xenotransplantation

The success behind the beating pig heart inside the body of a live baboon for 945 days could help address global organ shortages. Researchers from Bethesda, Maryland’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute had hoped the record-setting outcome will help scientists understand the potential of xe...

Frog
Apr 08, 2016 06:41 AM EDT

Pool Frogs Survive in Cold Climate Of Sweden

Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) is capable of growing at various rates depending on the changes of temperature.

New England Towns Struggle With Opioid And Heroin Epidemic
Apr 08, 2016 06:38 AM EDT

Opioids Can Help Treat Heroin Addiction

Opioid is a medication prescribed for people with chronic pain. It is a powerful pain killer that can be highly addictive. There are approximately 5 million Americans who develop dependence to this drug that leads to at least 17,000 annual deaths. However, a recent study in Canada claims that an opi...

Travel Destination: Western USA
Apr 08, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

Natural Heritage Sites Failed To Receive UN Protection

At least 114 of these sites, which were dubbed as being of great importance for their natural flora and fauna, were subjected to either oil extraction or under threat from other harmful industrial activities.

Biometrics Considered For National Identity Card
Apr 08, 2016 06:34 AM EDT

Weight-Loss Surgery Causes Woman to Lose Eyesight

Women are very conscious of the way they look. Most of them would squint at the sight of an excess belly fat and will most of the time go on crazy diets just to get rid of it. Some even go to extreme measures, like going under the knife just to have the body they desire. A number of surgeries have h...

Visitors Enjoy The Wildlife At The Farne Islands
Apr 08, 2016 06:30 AM EDT

Corals Struggling Under Multiple Stressors Due Climate Change

Researchers studying corals from the University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science recently found multiple stressors that may have caused much of the damage to corals.

Apple's Latest iPhone Models Go On Sale Across U.S.
Apr 08, 2016 06:27 AM EDT

Feds Can't Unlock Newer iPhone Models Says Director

FBI Director James Comey shared with Kenyon University that their method for unlocking iPhones don't work on most models.

Birdcage Spring Launch Event At Lord & Taylor
Apr 08, 2016 06:24 AM EDT

Powdered Booze Helps Fix Clogged Arteries

Powdered booze may just save your arteries, according to research

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