Improved Facebook 2.0 Launched For The Apple iPhone
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Facebook has launched version 2.0 of their popular iPhone application, and things look highly improved.
This marked the second major release of the Facebook application on the App Store, and packs a lot of new features. Read more
Breathing System Of Dinosaur Similar To Modern Bird
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Scientists made a major discovery in Argentina, as they have found the remains of a large meat-eating dinosaur, which had a breathing system that was very similar to that of a modern b ird.
The findings were revealed as Paul Sereno from the University of Chicago wrote about them in the journal PLoS One on Monday. Read more
A Heroes’ Welcome For Shenzhou VII Crew In China
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The three Chinese astronauts who completed the first-ever spacewalk in the history of the country received a heroes’ welcome when they returned home on Monday.
They returned to Beijing on Monday morning after completing the 68-hour space mission. Read more
Sprint Gaining Attention With Launch Of Xohm In U.S.
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - A great deal of attention has been placed on Sprint over the last few days, with the launch of their Xohm network in Baltimore, Maryland.
The new network is a WiMax mobile data network, and is faster than any other mobile network currently available. Read more
Phoenix Mars Lander Detects Snow Fallilng On Red Planet
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The NASA Phoenix Mars Lander has confirmed that there is indeed snow falling on the red planet.
This is an amazing discovery to say the least, as the Phoenix Mars Lander was able to detect snow falling from the clouds above the surface of the planet. Read more
NASA Delays Hubble Repair Mission Until Next Year
September 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - NASA has announced that the shuttle mission planned to repair the Hubble space telescope has been delayed until next year.
NASA was planning to send the space shuttle Atlantis up to the Hubble space telescope next month for a repair and upgrade mission. Read more
Parents Who Smoke May Make Kids Addicted To Nicotine
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Parents who smoke may be turning their kids into nicotine addicts without even knowing it, according to Canadian researchers.
The research was led by Dr. Jennifer O’Loughlin of the Univerity of Montreal, and focused on exposure to second-hand smoke, and what it does to kids. Read more
(Update 1) Study Shows Dangers Of Consuming Energy Drinks
September 30, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Energy drinks, which are loaded with both caffeine and sugar, have become very popular among teenagers in the U.S. A new study though has shown that they pose a true danger to the health of those who consume them.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University Hospital have come out and stated that they want the FDA to require warning labels on popular energy drinks. Read more
The Time Is Now, Get Your Flu Vaccine ASAP
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing the push to try and get as many people vaccinated against the flu as possible. If you are thinking about getting a flu shot, the time to do it is now.
The actual flu season is about a month away, and is rapidly approaching. Read more
More E. Coli Cases Confirmed In Michigan, Many Hospitalized
September 30, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - On Monday, the Michigan Department of Community Health confirmed four new E. coli cases, bringing the total in the state to 30, with many having to be hospitalized.
The total number of people in Michigan and Illinois who have fallen ill due to the E. coli outbreak now stands at 35 in total. Read more
