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Dutch design breakthrough fast-tracks oceans clean-up plan

by Jo Biddle Agence France Presse UTRECHT, Netherlands (AFP) -- A Dutch engineer aiming to clean up vast ocean "garbage…

Smart glove could help measure muscle stiffness

CALIFORNIA, United States (AFP) -- Mike Crossley was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that has among its symptoms…

Japan university to set up ninja studies center

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese university is planning what it says will be the world's first research center devoted to…

10-year lifespan gain for some HIV patients: study

PARIS , France (AFP) -- The life expectancy of HIV-infected people in Europe and the United States has been boosted…

Gladys Reyes gives birth to youngest son Gavin Cale on May 10

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) --  Actress Gladys Reyes gave birth to her and her husband Christopher Roxas' fourth child,…

Fluorescent sorting could light up recycling rates

LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- British-based scientists behind a new technique that adds luminescent markers to plastic packaging labels say…

Facebook takes aim at ‘low quality’ websites

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Facebook said Wednesday it was making changes designed to keep its users from linking to…

Inside New York’s first chocolate museum

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The sweet history of chocolate is assembled in New York's first chocolate museum founded…

The virtual doctor will see you now

Reuters -- Virtual doctors could bring health information to patients' smartphones with a new app being developed at the University…

Scientists create ‘DIY acoustic kit’

FALMER, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A super material made of tiny 3D-printed bricks will allow people to create their own…

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