Light bulb inventor Edison also invented concrete house
Practical electric light bulb developer Thomas Alva Edison has also invented and patented an innovative construction system in 1917 to mass produce prefabricated and seamless concrete houses, according to a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) researcher.
More violent behavior may be result of head injury
More violent behavior among young people are likely from a head injury sustained during their lifetime, according to an eight-year study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Happy National Donut Day: Get a free Doughnut from Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts
Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts are celebrating National Doughnut Day on Friday by giving out a free doughnut.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (SOLR, DRYS, TSLA, VRUS, PANL, OREX, DRWI, VVUS, AVNR, SWKS)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: GT Solar International, DryShips, Tesla Motors, Pharmasset, and Universal Display. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Orexigen Therapeutics, DragonWave, VIVUS, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, and Skyworks Solutions.
Pink welcomes baby Willow Sage Hart into the World
Pop singer Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, gave birth to her first baby girl. Pink and her husband Carey Hart welcomed the baby, who was named Willow Sage Hart, in a Los Angeles Hospital on Thursday.
Aftermath Photos of Tornado Havoc in Massachusetts
At least 4 people died and 200 injured in Massachusetts after tornadoes ripped through the state on Wednesday, causing widespread damage as the Northeast braced for a barrage of thunderstorms, hail and high winds.
Cisco Systems Initiated at 'Hold': Jefferies
Jefferies & Co. initiated coverage of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) with a hold rating and a price target of $15.75.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MSTR, FTNT, PANL, TISI, EDMC, CHRS, ISLE, STXS, PACB, CLWR)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: MicroStrategy, Fortinet, Universal Display, Team, and Education Management. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Charming Shoppes, Isle of Capri Casinos, Stereotaxis, Pacific Biosciences of California, and Clearwire.
E.coli outbreak: Where are customers? (PHOTOS)
The escherichia coli (E.coli) outbreak has infected more than 1,500 people and killed 17 others. Vegetable sellers are suffering due to E.coli outbreak.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (COCO, EDMC, CECO, STRA, APOL, CHRS, LINC, XIDE, VRA, ASCA, AUDC, ARMH)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Corinthian Colleges, Education Management, Career Education, Strayer Education, Apollo Group, Charming Shoppes, and Lincoln Educational Services. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Exide Technologies, Vera Bradley Designs, Ameristar Casinos, AudioCodes, and ARM Holdings.
Apple iCloud, Steve Jobs Could Make WWDC Quite Eventful
Barclays Capital said Apple Inc.'s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote to feature Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5, iCloud and Steve Jobs, which could make the conference quite eventful.
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Sits on Launch Pad, Waiting for Last Mission (PHOTOS)
NASA space shuttle Atlantis is at the Launch Pad 39A, getting ready for its targeted July 8 launch to the International Space Station, which will close 30 years of space shuttle program.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (SQI, CIEN, VELT, BRCD, SREV, XIDE, VRA, CHBT, UTHR, CPRT)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SciQuest, CIENA, Velti, Brocade Communications Systems, and ServiceSource International. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Exide Technologies, Vera Bradley Designs, China-Biotics, United Therapeutics, and Copart.
NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour Crew Sets Foot at Kennedy Center After Final Landing (PHOTOS)
NASA space shuttle Endeavour made its final flight landing on the runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center at 2:34 am EDT after the completion of STS-134 mission. Endeavour's astronauts gave a brief review during STS-134 crew news conference.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (TLVT, OREX, DAKT, GLNG, AFSI, JOSB, AMSC, RFMD, REDF, ARMH)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Telvent GIT, Orexigen Therapeutics, Daktronics, Golar LNG, and AmTrust Financial Services. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Jos. A Bank Clothiers, American Superconductor, RF Micro Devices, Rediff.com India, and ARM Holdings.
NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour's Final Landing Photos
NASA space shuttle Endeavour has landed for the final time at Kennedy Space Center after 248 orbits around Earth and a journey of 6,510,221 miles on STS-134 mission. Endeavour's next 'mission' will be attracting guests to the California Science Center museum in Los Angeles.
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Roll Out to Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad (PHOTOS)
NASA has rolled its fourth space-rated space shuttle, OV-104 Atlantis, to launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a three-mile trip, ahead of her July 8 mission to the International Space Station.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (SEAC, BPAX, GAME, SUPG, MCRL, AMSC, SDIX, ASRV, NSSC, UCBI)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SeaChange International, BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Shanda Games, SuperGen, and Micrel. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: American Superconductor, Strategic Diagnostics, AmeriServ Financial, Napco Security Technologies, and United Community Banks.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (NLST, OPTR, AEZS, AFFY, CIGX, MDCO, CSIQ, AVGO, RFMD, TTHI, AVNR, VOD)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Netlist, Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Aeterna Zentaris, Affymax, Star Scientific, Medicines Co., and Canadian Solar. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Avago Technologies, RF Micro Devices, Transition Therapeutics, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, and Vodafone Group.
Medco Health Lost FEP Contract, a Signal for More Aggressive Pricing?
FBR Capital Markets lowered its price target on shares of Medco Health Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MHS) by $4 to $71, while maintaining its outperform rating. The brokerage said it maintained its rating despite the recent announcement of Medco losing $3 billion of annual revenue from Federal Employees Program (FEP) contract going to competitor CVS Caremark Corp. (NYSE: CVS).
Nvidia Upgraded at Auriga
Auriga USA LLC upgraded its rating on shares of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) to buy from hold and raised its price target to $24 from $19, as it sees potential for strong growth in Tegra, which may more than offset its flattish GPU business.
Aftermath Photos of Tornado Wreck in Joplin, Missouri
The number of missing people from a devastating tornado that hit Joplin, a city of 50,000 in southwestern Missouri, on May 22 reduced to 29, while Missouri officials continued the process of identifying the remains of bodies recovered.
E.coli Cucumbers on Sale; Officials Warn Not to Consume (PHOTOS)
Germany people have been warned not to eat cucumbers until tests identify the source of a deadly escherichia coli (E.coli) outbreak that has killed 11 and spread across Europe.
NASA Shuttle Endeavour Bids Farewell to Space Station (PHOTOS)
NASA space shuttle Endeavour has left the International Space Station for the last time late Sunday and is headed home ending nearly two weeks of joint flight. Endeavour's next mission will be attracting guests to the California Science Center museum in Los Angeles.
Lockheed Martin Fall Prey to Cyber Attack
The U.S. government's biggest information technology provider Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) is the latest to fall victim to hackers, with its computer systems being hit by a network security transgression.
Struggle to Learn Mathematics, Your Child May Have Dyscalculia
Students who struggle to learn mathematics may have a neurocognitive disorder, called Dyscalculia, that inhibits the acquisition of basic numerical and arithmetic concepts, according to a new research study conducted by University of Minnesota and British researchers.
Visiting Zoo Can Boost Child's Science, Environment Knowledge
A trip to the zoo can boost your child’s science and conservation education more than books or classroom teaching alone, according to a research study conducted by the University of Warwick.
AT&T Renewal Concerns Present Buying Opportunity for Synchronoss
Wedbush Securities views recent weakness likely due to concerns and confusion over the AT&T (NYSE: T) renewal, as an opportunistic entry point in shares of Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR). The brokerage reiterated its outperform rating on shares of Synchronoss with a price target of $36.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (AATI, RUE, MRVL, LAVA, MICC, GMAN, CNIT, BCSI, OVTI, GLUU)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Advanced Analogic Technologies, rue21, Marvell Technology Group, Magma Design Automation, and Millicom International Cellular. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Gordmans Stores, China Information Technology, Blue Coat Systems, OmniVision Technologies, and Glu Mobile.
NetApp Seems Poised to Outline Compelling Story at Annual Meeting
Barclays Capital said NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) seems poised to outline a compelling story at its June 30 annual meeting in New York. The brokerage reiterated its overweight rating on shares of NetApp with a price target of $67.
