An Aspirin A Day Found To Cut Risk Of Breast Cancer
April 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to a new study, taking an aspirin each and every day helps women reduce their risk of developing the most common form of breast cancer.
The study was carried out by scientists at the U.S. National Institute of Health. They studied a total of 127,000 women to put together their report. Read more
CDC Says 77% Of New Mothers Breast-Feed Their Infants
April 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than three-quarters of American mothers breast-feed their babies.
The new report has found that 77% of new mothers in the U.S. breast-feed their babies. The report is based on a federal survey which included in-person interviews as well as physical examinations. Read more
Blu-ray Review: The Golden Compass
April 30, 2008
The Golden Compass
Blu-ray Review
New Line Home Entertainment
Released: April 29, 2008
MSRP: $39.98
The Golden Compass has been released on the Blu-ray format from New Line Home Entertainment. The film follows a line films such as Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia and others. It may not be the best of the bunch, but visually this is one absolutely jaw-dropping film on Blu-ray.
The Golden Compass works off of the first of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. The story follows the adventure of an orphan named Lyra Belacqua, played by Dakota Blue Richards. Lyra is in school while her uncle, Lord Asriel, played by Daniel Craig, heads to the North Pole to look into a magic Dust which has appeared from outer space. Read more
Medicare Costs For Cancer Care Skyrocket
April 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to a new study, Medicare costs to treat cancer patients for five years now totals $21.1 billion. These costs are already very high, and are only going to get higher.
The new study was led by researchers Robin Yabroff of the U.S. National Cancer Insitute. The study looked at the cost of cancer for 718,907 cancer patients. These patients were then compared to 1,623,651 people whout cancer. Read more
1,000 Pound Squid Has Largest Eyes In The Animal Kingdom
April 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Scientists have been studying the carcass of a 1,000 pound squid which is the length of a school bus. After thawing out the squid, New Zealand scientists have concluded that it has the largest eyes in the world.
The eyes of the squid measured in at 27 centimeters, or 10.8 inches across. Read more
Father of LSD, Albert Hofmann Dies At Age Of 102
April 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The Swiss chemist who discovered the drug LSD, Albert Hofmann, has died at the age of 102-years old.
Hofmann is credited with the discovery of LSD, a now-banned hallucinogenic drug.
He discovered LSD by accident when he was researching medicinal plants. Read more
80% Of Wii Consoles Purchased For Family Use
April 30, 2008
London (dbTechno) - According to the UK retailer Currys, research has shown that 80% of Nintendo Wii consoles purchased are for family use. This is up from 20% a year-and-a-half ago.
Currys is working on a new system which will help rate games, aiding parents in their hunt for family content. Read more
Details On God of War III Emerge For PS3 Fans
April 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - It seems that details are beginning to come out in regards to the upcoming God of War III for the Sony PS3. The biggest news is that it appears God of War III is going to feature online play, a first for the franchise.
According to Kotaku, Sony Computer Entertainment America has put up a job listing for an “Online GamePlay Programmer” to work with the team behind God of War and God of War II. Read more
South Korea’s First Astronaut Rushed To Hospital
April 30, 2008
Seoul (dbTechno) - South Korea’s first astronaut, Yi So-Yeon had to be rushed to the hospital after she was suffering from severe back pains. The back pains were caused by her rough botched landing aboard the Soyuz capsule during her return from the International Space Station.
Yi So-Yeon has had to go through and MRI as well as other tests. They are trying to pinpoint exactly where she got hurt and why her back is bothering her so much. Read more
Paramount Prepares First Blu-ray Titles For Release
April 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Paramount was one of the final companies to pull the plug on the now dead HD DVD format, before jumping over to Blu-ray. It appears that Paramount is now ready to unleash their first slate of Blu-ray titles.
The first wave of Paramount Blu-ray releases will be coming on May 20, just three weeks away. Read more
