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Finally, Hospital Lighting Reminiscent Of A Cylon Base Ship
9:40AM Mark Wilson | Granted, the green-tinged fluorescence of most hospital rooms is by no means comfortable, but Philips’ solution, seen here, looks like an alien probe chamber — or so I’ve heard. More »
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Cochlear Implants, Psychic Powers And Why Some People Reject The Bionic Life
8:00AM Anna Jane Grossman | There were some perks to dating a cyborg. More »
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NeuroStar TMS Depression Therapy System Gets FDA Approval
5:40PM Sean Fallon | Last year, Neuronetics’ NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy system became the first device of its kind to be cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating depression. Although, the similarity to a dentist chair was probably not a great idea. More »
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Most Electronics, DVDs And Waterbottles Could Give You ED
2:40PM Rosa Golijan | A five-year study shows that exposure to bisphenol A, a commonly used plastics additive, increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems. This study surveyed factory workers who face high levels of exposure, but further research is coming. More »
Gadgets
A Gadget To Tell You Your Skin Ain’t Great
5:00AM Adam Frucci | Bandai’s Skin Expert is a device that you hold up to your face and it tells you how healthy your skin is. Finally, a gadget to make me feel bad about my appearance automatically! Thanks Japan! [Hobby Blog via Engadget]
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DIY Laser Hair Removal And DIY Botox Markets Expanding
1:20PM Rosa Golijan | I love DIY projects, lasers and chemistry sets as much as the next gal, but the whole do-it-yourself laser hair removal and Botox market boom is terrifying. Untrained individuals shouldn’t be pointing needles and lasers at themselves. More »
Random Stuff
Bill Gates Seeks To Cure Malaria With Lollies
6:00PM Rosa Golijan | Bill Gates is on another charitable streak through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with a $US100,000 investment to find a way to fight childhood malaria with chocolate and gum. More »
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The GE Vscan Is Like A Having Ultrasound On A Mobile Phone
9:40AM Mark Wilson | What features do you look for in a mobile phone? Camera? GPS? 3G? Ultrasound? More »
Science
Algernon Lives! (Scientists Develop World’s Smartest Rat)
9:00AM Mark Wilson | Hobbie-J is a genetically engineered rat that can navigate mazes faster and recognise toys better than his peers. We just hope the little guy fares better than Charlie and Algernon. More »
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