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Microsoft says goodbye to PowerPoint and introduces “Sway,” its new smart-presentation program included with Windows 10. Microsoft knows its fans are loyal, but its new version of PowerPoint suggests that some may need convincing. According to a report from Phys.org, Windows 10 users will be greeted by “Sway,” the newest addition to Office suite. Users of […]

MIT has designed a robot controlled by human movements. Science fiction has led many people to be interested in humanoid robots, and the participants in the DARPA Robotics Challenge finals are no exception. But the new “Hermes” robot built by MIT goes above and beyond what other engineers have done. According to Gizmodo, its movements are

Born from violent astrophysical events like exploding stars and gamma ray bursts, neutrinos are fantastically abundant in the universe. The first results of Fermilab‘s NOvA project confirm the very important prediction that tiny, sub-atomic particles known as neutrinos do oscillate – meaning that they morph from one type of neutrino into another. This marks a tremendous success for the NOvA project; one

A recent review reveals major gaps in the sanitary procedures of hospitals. According to Fierce Health Care, A recent review of the sanitation procedures used in hospitals revealed that the practices have huge, unsafe gaps. Jennifer Han, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, reports that about 80 studies were conducted, and 49 of them evaluated

Flash flooding is opening sinkholes and sweeping cars down Colorado Springs streets as 2 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes.Heavy rains and thunderstorms on Monday caused flash flooding in the Colorado Springs area, opening giant sinkholes and washing cars down city streets. Officials say that on Monday up to 2 inches of rain fell

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners announced that it would take control of 7 percent of Sysco Corporation’s shares, making it the company’s new largest shareholder. Sysco Corporation’s stock jumped this week after a tumultuous summer. Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners will take over a 7 percent stake in the food service company, which is currently worth around $1.6 billion.

A new CDC study confirms that since the introduction of the chickenpox vaccine, reported cases have declined drastically in the U.S. Reports of chickenpox cases in the U.S. have declined sharply after a new vaccine was released in 1995, a new study confirms. According to a report from HealthDay News, hospitalizations and outpatient visits for the disease

Recent research shows that mothers with low levels of lactobacillus bacteria face a greater risk of giving birth prematurely. Scientists may have discovered one of the main causes behind premature births, and it appears to have something to do with bacteria. According to an AP report, the trillions of microbes throughout a mother’s reproductive system can affect the

The USA Pro Challenge cycling race begins today in Colorado, challenging the world’s top riders with high altitudes, long distances, and brutal climbs. This week cyclists and teams from around the world descend upon Colorado to tackle mountain challenges and high-elevation time trials in the 2015 USA Pro Challenge. The week-long race covers 865 miles, passes

A new study has revealed that hummingbirds actually use their tongue like a “pump,” instead of employing capillary action. Scientists and birdwatchers were equally shocked this week to learn that a commonly held convention about hummingbirds’ tongues was totally off base. According to a report from Live Science, instead of using capillary action, a process by