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Chronic depression can damage the brain

In a study involving 9,000 people, scientists discovered that the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and creating new memories, was smaller in people who have chronic depression.

iPod Touch 6 release rumors: Portable media player launching July 14?

An image of an iPod Touch 6 displaying July 14 on its calendar has surfaced. Will this be the release date for the portable media player?

Victoria Taylor: Reddit dismissal sparks backlash

The Reddit website went dark last Thursday after numerous subreddits were set as private following Victoria Taylor's mysterious and untimely expulsion from the website. Reddit chairman Alexis Ohanian issued an official statement and apology three days after the incident.

Casio smartwatch release date by end of Q1 2016

Casio has announced that it would unveil its first smartwatch in March 2016. The watches will be designed for men engaged in outdoor activities and is estimated to be around $350 to $400.

Coming soon: Exoskeleton bionic devices to help carry heavy tools, just like Iron Man

Ekso Bionics, known for manufacturing exoskeleton bionic devices for soldiers and paraplegics, are set to come out next year with the so-called "Ekso Works suit," a strap-on device that will help carry heavy industrial and construction tools through the help of gravity and amazing mechanical design.

Scientists preparing tools and techniques to prevent a possible asteroid Armageddon

As the world observed the very first "Asteroid Day" last June 30, scientists and researchers are stepping up efforts to come up with tools and techniques to be prepared for and to prevent a possible asteroid armageddon.

Alien life on comet? Data from 2 probes shows signs of ancient living organisms

Leading astronomers are now focusing their attention on images of organic-rich black crust captured by Philae on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. These are believed to be indications that signs of ancient living organisms are present beneath the comet's icy surface.

iOS 8.4 jailbreak update: TaiG Tool V2.3.0 released to fix security flaws

TaiG released Jailbreak tool V2.3.0 to integrate Cydia and fix security issues that arose from a broken setreuid that allowed apps to become root.

Samsung Z3 release date with Tizen OS before end of 2015?

Multinational comglomerate Samsung plans to develop more mobile devices around Tizen, its in-house mobile operating system.

Fearing intense pain, woman with terminal cancer asks California to allow her to die

Although faith groups oppose doctor-assisted suicide, a 46-year-old Christian woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is asking the state of California to allow her to die.

Aloha! Solar-powered aircraft completes flight to Hawaii, breaking aviation record

After five risky days traversing the Pacific Ocean, an aeroplane powered only by the rays of the sun completed a historic flight to Hawaii that broke aviation records.

Literally, 'til death do us part': Christian couple ends 75-year bliss in final embrace

During marriage, couples say these words as part of their vows: "Till death do us part." A 95-year-old man and a 96-year-old woman married for 75 years fulfilled this vow when they died in each others arms and clutching hands.

Plankton evolves human-like eye

Scientists have discovered a single-cell plankton that evolved a miniature eye similar to that of humans, and they believe it would help the creature see better.

Skin and lung cancer drug approved in UK

The United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of a new drug that aims to cure skin and lung cancer.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 release date not happening? New Surface Pro 3 tablet released

By releasing a new Surface Pro 3 tablet device and adding new hardware options to it, Microsoft is placing in doubt the reported release of its Surface Pro 4 on July 29.