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Archives for February 2017

Nokia will put its name on all Withings gear by this summerNokia will put its name on all Withings gear by this summer
Most dancing is sexy — as long as you bother to get on the floorMost dancing is sexy — as long as you bother to get on the floor
Gone but not forgotten: how ancient Neanderthal genes still affect modern peopleGone but not forgotten: how ancient Neanderthal genes still affect modern people
Kernel is trying to hack the human brain — but neuroscience has a long way to go

The future of computing may be inside our skulls

Nick Statt
Cats are full of mind-controlling parasites but owning one probably doesn’t cause mental illnessCats are full of mind-controlling parasites but owning one probably doesn’t cause mental illness
How one tattoo artist helps breast cancer survivors feel beautiful againHow one tattoo artist helps breast cancer survivors feel beautiful again
Same-sex marriage laws are linked to fewer suicide attempts among teensSame-sex marriage laws are linked to fewer suicide attempts among teens
You aren’t going to go blind from staring at a computer too longYou aren’t going to go blind from staring at a computer too long
Watch the first trailer for HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksWatch the first trailer for HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
UK hospital uses VR to ease kids’ nerves before an MRIUK hospital uses VR to ease kids’ nerves before an MRI
Stop blaming brown recluse spiders for your horrifying flesh woundsStop blaming brown recluse spiders for your horrifying flesh wounds
These are supposedly the hottest lip proportions, if you trust internet opinionsThese are supposedly the hottest lip proportions, if you trust internet opinions
Parasitic worms might also trigger seizures — in case you needed another reason to hate themParasitic worms might also trigger seizures — in case you needed another reason to hate them
CRISPR patents, potentially worth billions, belong to Broad InstituteCRISPR patents, potentially worth billions, belong to Broad Institute
Bill Gates says Trump’s anti-abortion ‘gag rule’ endangers millions of women and childrenBill Gates says Trump’s anti-abortion ‘gag rule’ endangers millions of women and children

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