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* DVD service renamed Qwikster, with own separate website * Qwikster website also to offer videogames [More]
Read More »Video: Rogue pharmacies contributing to prescription drug abuse
In 2009, prescription drug abuse killed more people than automobile accidents. As Armen Keteyian reports, a big part of the problem is found in the pharmacies that distribute the powerful medications no questions asked.
Read More »Video: Higher risk of dementia for diabetes patients, says study
A new study claims people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Read More »What Questions Do You Have about Energy Efficiency?
On Tuesday, September 20, I’m set to moderate a panel on energy efficiency, specifically as it applies in New York City. [More]
Read More »‘White’ fruits, veggies take a bite out of stroke risk
The old adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a good one to follow, according to a new Dutch study. The researchers found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect you against stroke.
Read More »How do you make your marriage work? Email us!
What makes your marriage work? TODAY is looking for a couple to interview for a future segment about marriage. If you are interested in being interviewed, please tell us about your experience and include your contact information.
Read More »Free Will and Quantum Clones: How Your Choices Today Affect the Universe at its Origin
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Read More »Super Weeds Pose Growing Threat to U.S. Crops
By Carey Gillam PAOLA, Kansas (Reuters) - Farmer Mark Nelson bends down and yanks a four-foot-tall weed from his northeast Kansas soybean field. The "waterhemp" towers above his beans, sucking up the soil moisture and nutrients his beans need to grow well and reducing the ultimate yield.
Read More »Why Reed Hastings Should Be Applauded For The Netflix Split
By now you probably know that Netflix is splitting its business into two parts: its digital streaming business (retains the name Netflix) and its DVD mailing business, which was its original business (to be called Qwikster). If you haven't read Reed's explanation of this split make sure you read it (of course, after you're done with this post here . It's simply brilliant.
Read More »The Trouble With Facebook’s $12 Billion, 180,000-Jobs-Creating Economic Boost
A new study by the University of Maryland, looking at the vast ecosystem of
Read More »Post-weekend worry: STD fears peak on Mondays
People appear to be more concerned with their sexual health on Mondays than any other day of the week, a new Danish study suggests.
Read More »Evolution, as helping hand
Say the word “evolution” and many people hear the word “selfish”. [More]
Read More »Another Reason Microsoft, HP, and Dell Are In Trouble
It's not just the so-called "Post-PC" era that is kicking the backsides of Microsoft, HP, and Dell; it's the dramatic shift in the server market too. While Microsoft continues to dominate the enterprise server market with 71 percent of new sales worldwide (according to second-quarter figures for 2011), the Web server market is a different story.
Read More »Sperm: 15 crazy things you should know
Sperm wear hard hats and live for days?
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