The Rise of the Selfie Stick — Finding Economic Growth in the Most Unlikely of Places
There’s one item that seemed to dominate the gift-giving season this past year, and you probably either viewed it with…
Explosion in a Nevada High School Points to Dangers of E-Cigarette Misuse
A small explosion in a Nevada high school caused a lock-down and a partial evacuation this week. The cause? According…
Stanford Research Team Develops Modern Metal-Insulated Fabric, Possibly Causing Lower Heating Bills Across the Country
The newest trend in home heating might not have anything to do with your home heating system at all. In…
U.S. Military Announces Major Expansion of Electronic Prescription Ordering System
The days of illegible handwritten prescriptions are quickly becoming a thing of the past -- even for U.S. military pharmacies.…
Used Car Dealerships Stock Up on Vehicles
The end of the year is a notoriously slow period for used car sales, with most shoppers choosing to focus…
New Balances Stool Aims to Tackle the Health Risks of Sedentary Lifestyles
Ever since doctors started referring to sitting as "the new smoking," office workers everywhere have been looking for ways to…
University Professors Discovers Enzyme Associated With Aging
The wide variety of products and procedures dedicated to creating younger-looking skin are part of a multi-million dollar industry, backed…
Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Introduces the Medicine to Children — Will it Work?
A newly introduced law that expands Illinois' medicinal marijuana program contains provisions for a whole new group of potential patients --…
Crowdsourced OpenLabel App Helps Consumers Understand Food Labels, Brands’ Ethics
A new app aims to make food labeling easier for consumers to understand, especially when it comes to the nutritional…
Immigration Status No Longer Cause for Arrest
This was an historic week for immigration reform, especially in Illinois and Arizona. For many of the people who come…