SNOPA Bill 2012: Why Congress Should Ban Employer Requests For Facebook Passwords
The U.S. House of Representatives was introduced to a new bill on Friday, called the Social Networking Online Protection Act 2012, or SNOPA, which would ban employers from requiring job candidates to provide their username or password to Facebook, or any other social networking account for that matter.
Liquid Metal iPhone 5 Concept Surfaces: French Designer Antoine Brieux Interprets Apple's Rumored Specs [PICTURES]
Many believe Apple will finally use its recently licensed patents for liquid metal in its sixth-generation iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 5. In response to these rumors, French designer Antoine Brieux conjured up several artist renderings of what the liquid metal iPhone could look like. Check out pictures of Brieux's iPhone 5 liquid metal LM concept here.
Double-Drug Diabetes Treatment Disappoints In Kids [STUDY]
In a large new trial looking at ways to slow the progression of type 2 diabetes in children and teens, the addition of a second drug to the mainstay treatment metformin was only marginally more effective at controlling blood sugar than metformin alone.
Football Knee Injuries More Likely On Artificial Turf [STUDY]
College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial turf versus grass, according to a U.S. study. The findings, published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine, were part of research that looked back on knee injuries among college football players to see when they might be most vulnerable to getting hurt.
Facebook's 'Lifesaving' Feature: What Will Mark Zuckerberg Unveil On Tuesday's 'GMA' Interview?
On Monday, ABC News released a teaser for an upcoming Good Morning America exclusive with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who invited GMA's Robin Roberts to Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto to share a feature that could save lives.
Caffeine Not Tied to Worsening Urinary Incontinence [STUDY]
Women with urinary incontinence who also enjoy their regular cup of coffee or tea don't have to worry about the extra caffeine making their condition worse, suggests a new study.
Women Overestimate Effectiveness of Birth Control Pill, Condoms
Many women may think birth control pills and condoms are better at pregnancy prevention than they actually are, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of more than 4,100 women who were seeking birth control, about 45 percent overestimated the effectiveness of the Pill and condoms.
iPhone 5 Feature? Apple Introduces NFC Patent For iTunes Gift-Giving [PICTURES]
Recently-granted patents suggest Apple will implement a near-field communication (NFC) chip into its sixth-generation iPhone -- presumably called the iPhone 5 -- but in addition to sending and receiving payments from customers to merchants, Apple will also reportedly use this chip to send and receive gifts from one iPhone to another.
Hyman Strachman, 'Good Guy Pirate': 92-Year-Old WWII Vet Sends Bootlegged DVDs To Troops Abroad
Hyman Strachman has created hundreds of thousands of bootlegged copies of popular movies, from The Hangover to Gran Torino. One would think Strachman is Public Enemy No. 1 to the MPAA, but on the contrary, this 92-year-old World War II vet is just looking to stay busy after the death of his wife, copying DVDs to send to American soldiers currently fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
New Apple Campus In Peril, Says Austin Chamber Official
Apple's plans to build a sprawling new campus in Austin, Texas, looks to be in trouble. After several delays in approving an incentives deal by the Travis County Commissioners Court, the Cupertino, Calif.-based computer maker is getting very frustrated.
Xgeva: FDA Rejects Amgen's Application To Expand Use Of Drug
U.S. health regulators rejected the application by Amgen Inc, the world's biggest biotechnology company, to expand the use of the drug Xgeva to delay the spread of tumors to the bone in patients suffering from advanced prostate cancer.
Obamacare: Republican Report Blasts Obama's Healthcare Law
Republicans on Thursday issued a politically charged report that quoted President Barack Obama's corporate advisers as predicting his 2010 healthcare overhaul would raise - not lower - the cost of care.
'Bohemian Rhapsody' Car Ride To School Goes Viral [VIDEO]
Karma points for Dad! After uploading a video on April 11 of he and his three children driving to school and singing along to Queen's famous ballad Bohemian Rhapsody, the YouTube clip has shot up in popularity, gaining more than 40,000 hits in the last few hours.
MIT Researchers Invent 'Perfect Glass' [VIDEO]
On Thursday, researchers at MIT announced a breakthrough in glass-making technology: The glass is self-cleaning, anti-reflective, and superhydrophobic. If it ever gets to be as strong as Corning's Gorilla Glass, MIT will have effectively created the perfect glass.
Mad Cow Disease Discovery: Lucky Break, Or Triumph Of Science?
The discovery this week of the fourth U.S. case of mad cow disease was one of two things for food safety experts: a validation of a decade-long focused surveillance regime or a lucky break that highlights the need to revisit previously scrapped efforts for more comprehensive surveillance.
Rotavirus and Pneumonia Vaccines Give Ghana Hope For Healthy Growth
When Odei Antwi-Agyei had the chance of introducing vaccines to prevent Ghana's children dying of diarrhea, or vaccines to stop them dying of pneumonia, he did what no African immunization chief has done before. He said he'd do both at the same time.
'Megatron' Calvin Johnson Wins Madden NFL 2013 Cover Vote: 10 Victims Of The 'Madden Curse' [PHOTOS]
The Detroit Lions' coveted 6'5 wide receiver -- No. 81 Calvin Johnson, a.k.a. Megatron -- will grace the cover of Madden NFL 13, which is currently slated to release on Aug. 28, 2012. Johnson beat out Cam Newton in a fan vote that culminated with an announcement on Wednesday's episode of ESPN's SportsNation program. Johnson won with 52 percent of the fan vote.
Joran Van Der Sloot Extradition: Will US Charge Him In Natalee Holloway Case?
Joran Van Der Sloot, who is the only suspect in the 2005 disappearance case of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway, will reportedly be extradited from Peru to the U.S. within the next three months to face extortion charges. But will the US also charge him for murder?
Botox Ingredient Helps Migraines, Has Limited Effect on Headaches [STUDY]
The main ingredient in Botox may be modestly helpful for people with chronic migraines, a new report suggests -- but it doesn't seem to offer much relief for those who have less-frequent headaches.
Mad Cow Disease Discovered In California; No Human Threat Seen
U.S. authorities reported the country's first case of mad cow disease in six years on Tuesday, swiftly assuring consumers and global importers that there was no danger of meat from the California dairy cow entering the food chain.
Apple (AAPL) Earnings Report Date Q2 2012: Transcript Of The Conference Call Q&A Session [FULL TEXT]
For the 19th time in the last 20 quarters, Apple reported sales that exceeded Wall Street's estimates. Not bad for a company started out of a garage. On Tuesday, Apple followed-up its most successful quarter in company history with its Q2 2012 financial results.
Marilu Henner: Hyperthymesia Inspires New Book, 'Total Memory Makeover' [VIDEO]
Actress Marilu Henner, best known for her role as Elaine Nardo on the hit TV sitcom Taxi, has released a new book called Total Memory Makeover, in which she describes her life with hyperthymesia, also known as the gift of near-perfect memory recall, and instructs others how to better unlock their own memories.
Apple (AAPL) Earnings Release Date Preview: Highlights Of Q2 2012 [PICTURES]
Apple is ready to announce its second quarter results today, April 24, 2012, at approximately 5 p.m. ET. Bolstered mostly by the release of the company's third-generation iPad, Apple is expected to announce a great quarter, although not quite as record-breaking as its last one.
'Peng Peng': Scientists Clone Sheep With 'Good' Fat From Worm
Chinese scientists have cloned a genetically modified sheep containing a good type of fat found naturally in nuts, seeds, fish and leafy greens that helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease.
George Rathmann: Amgen's Founding CEO Dies At 84
George Rathmann, who helped build Amgen Inc from a start-up into the world's biggest biotechnology company as its founding CEO, died on Sunday, the firm said in a statement. He was 84.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date 2012: Features We Learned From The Teasers [PICTURES + VIDEO]
It was definitely out of the ordinary: Real news from Samsung, on a Sunday morning? But there it was on Twitter, in black and white: Destination: tgeltaayehxnx. The word tgeltaayehxnx is actually a clever anagram that, when rearranged, spells out The Next Galaxy. For a time, we all assumed the Samsung Galaxy S3 would be unveiled on Monday, April 23. It wasn't, but we learned about some interesting features in the process.
Aviva Investors Accidentally Fires Entire Company Via Email [FULL TEXT]
On Friday, more than 1,300 employees of Aviva Investors, an investment firm based in London, walked into their offices, strolled over to their desks, booted up their computers and checked their emails, only to learn the shocking news: They would be leaving the company.
'CB Breeds': Chris Brown Posts Photos Of Puppies For Sale [PICTURES]
Chris Brown has been fighting bad publicity since 2008, but in his latest attempt to rebuild his public image, Brown is depicted as a puppy lover. That's right: Chris Brown is now selling puppies, and you can buy them.
Adobe CS6 Release Date 2012: A Guide To The New Features, Subscription Plans and Creative Cloud
It's a big day for Adobe fans. The company has finally unveiled Adobe CS6, the sixth version of the company's creative suite of software tools, as well as its new Creative Cloud, which allows users to use the products through a new subscription service. Here we break down of all the new features.
HeartWare Shares Up As FDA Safety Review Minimized
U.S. medical device reviewers said HeartWare International Inc's blood pump seemed to help people with severe heart failure but raised concerns about device-associated clotting rates and stroke.
