Public comments flood in as FDA seeks the meaning of “natural” in food labels
The FDA has received thousands on public comments about the use of "natural" labels on foods. The agency asks the public to comment on food labelling until February 10 next year.
Dec 14, 2015 3:28 AM EST
How to organzie your home office in 4 easy steps
Home-based work can lead to the development of stress as it becomes quite hard to balance a professional life with personal life. Proper organization of your workspace at home can be productive. There are few ways to transform your workspace into a satisfying and pleasant 'office-at-home'.
The new DNA editing tool can modify human cells but is prohibited to be used in establishing pregnancy
Scientists from across the world gathered for the International Summit in Human Gene Editing in Washington, DC this week. The meeting discussed the new gene editing tool called CRISPR-CAS9 and its use in human gene editing.
India restores Federal AIDS control program amid budget cuts
After witnessing criticism over budget cuts for the globally popular AIDS control program, The Indian government has decided to restore it on total Federal support. The Indian government had earlier cut down budget allocation by one-fifth and asked the state government to fill the gaps. The budget cuts resulted in the shortage of condoms as well.
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New technology that transforms smartphone into high-powered microscope can diagnose malaria
Scientists at Texas A&M University has developed an add-on to transform smartphone's camera into a polarized microscope that will be able to diagnose malaria. The add-on device, called MOPID, will be on a field test in Rwanda next year.
Dec 02, 2015 9:48 PM EST
Mark Zuckerberg gives 99% of his Facebook shares to charity
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan announced in an open letter to their new daughter, Maxima Chan Zuckerberg that they are donating 99 percent of Zuckerberg stocks in Facebook to charity. The donations will take place over their lifetime, and the exact worth of the shares will likely change.
Dec 02, 2015 3:24 AM EST
Congressman Sponsors a Bill to Pay People Riding Bicycle To Work
A New York congressman sponsored a new bill to allow company providing tax free bike-sharing subscription.
Nov 27, 2015 8:35 PM EST
Google Alerts, LinkedIn are most popular online resources for job seekers
Pew research indicates that majority of job seekers are relying on online resources while very few people are depending upon advertisements in print publications. Among online resources, Google Alert and LinkedIn are among the popular options for job hunters.
Nov 26, 2015 10:28 PM EST
Are smartphones the new killing machine? Road accidents caused by not-so-smart phone users
US officials announced that deadly traffic accidents have risen to 8.1% in the first half of 2015. The official stated that smartphones are the largest cause of increasing deadly accidents numbers.
Nov 26, 2015 12:29 AM EST
5 charged in $580M medical kickback scheme
Five people including a former executive and two surgeons were charged over a medical kickback scheme worth almost $600 million. The kickback scam in the medical sector is putting more pressure on the US healthcare system.
Nov 25, 2015 11:52 PM EST
Scientists genetically modified mosquitoes to be malaria-resistant
Scientists at the University of California created mutant mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria, impairing their ability to transmit the disease to humans. The breakthrough, using gene-editing technology, may help eliminate the disease.
Nov 25, 2015 2:46 AM EST
UK allots £1B fund for the eradication of malaria, other infectious diseases
The UK government will be spending £1 billion for the eradication of malaria and other infectious diseases. To fight against these dangerous diseases, the UK government is setting up a £1-billion fund to be spent over the next five years. The UK is working on this ambitious project in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates.
Nov 24, 2015 10:57 PM EST
Walmart to begin Cyber Monday sales drive
As part of boosting sales volume, Walmart has announced Cyber Monday beginning early from 8pm on Sunday. Walmart has also organizing Cyber Week during 28 November-4 December. The US retail major is offering discounts and free shipping to shoppers.
Nov 24, 2015 3:44 AM EST
Billionaire Liu Yiqian Buys $170 Million Painting: 'Reclining Nude' allows him to fly first class for free
A $170 million purchase for Modigliani painting can provide Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian free flying anywhere in the world in first class with his whole family, as he uses his AmEx card for the purchase.
Nov 24, 2015 3:36 AM EST
7 Preventive Ways from Being a Tax Scam Victim
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone's social security number is stolen. The thief then gains access to the client's personal data information and financial data. There are few recommendations to prevent oneself from falling victim to such cases.
Nov 20, 2015 5:45 AM EST
David, Victoria Beckham buying country's most expensive home for $57mn
The most popular couple David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly buying an estate home for $57 million. The estate is located in The Cotswolds in south central England and considered to be most expensive estate house in the country. The estate house was built in 1865 and is categorized as cultural heritage as it falls under Grade-II listed building.
Nov 19, 2015 8:45 PM EST