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Feed SubscriptionThe $10 Million Genomics X Prize Will Make Genetic Sequencing Fast, Cheap, And Accurate
The latest offering from the prizes-for-innovation organization is specifically looking at the genes of the super elderly.
Read More »Tommy John surgery set for pitcher John Lackey: What is it?
Right-hander, who was awarded five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Sox in 2010, opted for procedure following down year
Read More »Owning The Onramp: What Netflix Gave Up When It Ditched The DVD
In January, when Netflix was riding high, I wrote that it was going to break my heart . While it offers an amazing service, its competitive advantage disappeared by its switching to online video streaming.
Read More »Listeria death toll now at 28, but will it grow?
Deaths reported in 12 states, along with 133 sicknesses spanning 26 states
Read More »Video: Paralyzed man uses bionic arm to touch girlfriend
Brain computer technology is enabling 30-year-old Tim Hemmes to reach out and touch his girlfriend's hand for the first time since injuring his spinal cord seven years ago. Jeff Glor reports.
Read More »Robotic arm gives hope to paralyzed patients
Quadriplegic man is able to control and move arm with his brain
Read More »Ahoy Dubai: Gulf city to expand cruise ship port
Dubai plans to significantly expand its cruise ship port in an effort to attract more seafaring tourists to the Gulf city.
Read More »HPV vaccine for boys may be hard sell: Why?
Government panel calls for boys to get vaccinated against virus linked to genital warts and anal cancer
Read More »Tommy John surgery: Who’s had it?
Elbow procedure has saved careers of many Big League pitchers
Read More »Young Entrepreneurs Get Break
A new White House initiative hopes to alleviate the pressure student debt places on recent grads.
Read More »Outsourcing Necessary Tasks
Virtual assistants can either be helpful or hurtful depending on how well they are screened by you.
Read More »The Next Steve Jobs Will be Asian
As Washington maneuvers on skilled immigration reform, the United States is loosing its near-monopoly on entrepreneurship by forcing its educated Indian and Chinese immigrants to return home.
Read More »Starting Your Next Business
Dan Ushman and Zak Boca, co-founders of MidPhase share how they left their first company behind to found SingleHop, a dedicated hosting service.
Read More »Sneak Peek: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, Egypt
After a three-year renovation, the historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan resort, located on the banks of Egypt’s Nile River, reopened on October 1.
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