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Air Pollution Could Damage Your Brain

You knew it wasn't good for your lungs, but new tests find that pollution affects your cognitive abilities and may cause depression.READ»

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China Moving Closer to (Quality) Health Care for All

A new focus on prevention may be the key for managing China's vast rural and urban populations.READ»

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Black Web's Next Up

When I first saw BlackWeb2.0 over two years ago I liked it and dropped its founder Angela Benton (pictured) a note. I've kept an eye on BlackWeb2.0 ever since.To say that the past decade has been tumultuous for Black media is an ...READ»

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Google's 3-D Urban Maps, Built by You

Yesterday we reported that Google its competitors may be grappling to become leaders in hyper-local mapping. Google's approach: ditching map-data provider Tele-Atlas for its own super-detailed map data, some of which, the company ...READ»

There Are No Shortcuts

I remember watching an interview with President Obama back in February, right around the time that Alex Rodriguez admitted to taking steroids. Although A-Rod was not the focus of the interview with President Obama, the reporter did ...READ»

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GM and Segway Collaborate on Networked "PUMA" Two-Seater

Every year, more people worldwide flock to cities, where congestion and pollution are quickly becoming intolerable. GM and Segway have teamed up to build what they believe is the solution: a two-seat, two-wheeled Segway with zero ...READ»

Undead Tech: The Modern Subway

So far in the Undead Tech series, I've traced back the roots of some pretty rich items: a $75,000 car Audi, a $200,000 spaceflight, and thousands of dollars in laptops, phones, mountain bikes, and e-readers. This installment will poke ...READ»