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Free School Lunch Linked To Better Health, Higher Salary

Image by Futurism Providing schoolchildren with nutritious lunches for free seems to have outstanding benefits that last throughout their lives, according to a new study. A team of Swedish scientists decided to investigate the country’s free lunch program to see what impacts it actually had on kids. Their research, which was published last month in… Continue reading Free School Lunch Linked To Better Health, Higher Salary

Experts Decide That Earth Has Five Oceans, Actually

The Southern Ocean gets its due. Big Promotion Finally, experts in the National Geographic Society have determined that Earth actually has five oceans, not the four that it already officially recognized. Joining the crew is the Southern Ocean, the National Geographic publication reports, a circular body of water that envelops Antarctica. While the Southern Ocean… Continue reading Experts Decide That Earth Has Five Oceans, Actually

Corporations Want to Put Advertisements In Your Dreams

“Our dreams cannot become just another playground for corporate advertisers.” Targeted Dream Incubation Scientists have a stark warning for us: Companies want to target your dreams with advertisements — and they’re already doing it.  40 sleep researchers have signed an open letter calling on legislators to regulate “targeted dream incubation (TDI),” according to Science Magazine.… Continue reading Corporations Want to Put Advertisements In Your Dreams

BlockFi Lets You Earn Compound Interest on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have exploded in popularity. This is due to the extremely lucrative gains that have been made by those who have bought (or mined) and held over the course of many years. But while you’re holding on to crypto with the hopes of making big gains,… Continue reading BlockFi Lets You Earn Compound Interest on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Restore Your Body Clock and Sleep Schedule With AYOlite’s Wearable Technology

While someday our robot avatar will do the commuting for us, right now, we’re a species that tends to travel long distances quickly. And our internal clock doesn’t always keep up, so we’re constantly adjusting our sleep schedules, struggling to stay awake at work or to sleep at night. The AYOlite was designed to help… Continue reading Restore Your Body Clock and Sleep Schedule With AYOlite’s Wearable Technology

Physicists Find Particles That Switch Between Matter and Antimatter

This could change much of what we know about the Universe. Back and Forth Oxford physicists have discovered a subatomic particle that can transition between matter and antimatter, and that could have a huge impact on how we look at the Universe.  Using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the researchers discovered that charm mesons… Continue reading Physicists Find Particles That Switch Between Matter and Antimatter

Arizona Has Fixed Up an Old Gas Chamber So It Can Kill Prisoners Again

Refurbished Gas Chamber Arizona is planning to execute death row inmates using its old gas chamber again, despite criticisms that the method of execution is excessively cruel and brutal. The state has refurbished the old gas chamber to ensure it’s operability, according to PBS. Correction officials say this is to allow prisoners on death row… Continue reading Arizona Has Fixed Up an Old Gas Chamber So It Can Kill Prisoners Again

This Futuristic Robot Arm Is a 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and Much More

Back in the previous century, one of the most common expectations about the future was that it would include robot assistants for all. The Jetsons had one, the crew of the C-57D had one, the Robinsons had one, and so on. Even if we haven’t really made it to fully functioning robotic assistants quite yet,… Continue reading This Futuristic Robot Arm Is a 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and Much More

Win The Ultimate Apple Bundle And Help Kids Connect With Their Musical Roots

While Apple plans for its next step, be it in virtual reality or self-driving cars, it’s their computers that keep them in the public eye and our lives. Mac fans can win this ultimate bundle, and even better, do it while supporting a good cause. The bundle includes $5,743 worth of Apple gear, and everything… Continue reading Win The Ultimate Apple Bundle And Help Kids Connect With Their Musical Roots