If you are retired or nearing retirement, you have probably asked yourself, “what is a reverse mortgage and how does it work?” Reverse mortgages can be confusing. Here are some straightforward answers about what they are, how they work, who qualifies and much more… What is a Reverse Mortgage? Let’s …
Read More »RED Announces High-End Phone With Holographic Display
The RED Digital Cinema Camera Company is responsible for manufacturing some of the most cutting-edge cameras on the market, but its recent phone announcement is going to raise eyebrows nonetheless. According to the company, its upcoming product — the RED Hydrogen One — represents the “world’s first holographic media machine in …
Read More »Far More People Than Thought Are Carrying Rare Genetic Diseases
Outside of evolutionary biology, the human body is often spoken of as a miracle of engineering. But those more familiar with its workings point out evolution is no perfectionist, often favoring clunky ad hoc solutions over those more elegant in design. In fact, the comparison of evolution to a gambler might …
Read More »Perfect Landing Spot for Spacecraft on Titan Identified
Saturn’s moon Titan is one of the most interesting celestial bodies in the outer solar system. It’s the only moon with a dense atmosphere, and the surface is covered with lakes of liquid hydrocarbons. In order to send a spacecraft millions of miles into the outer solar system, you first …
Read More »50 Ab Exercises to Score a Stronger Core
Photo: Ryan Kelly / Barre Harmony The goal of ab exercises isn’t all about sculpting a six-pack or chiseling your middle. The core of every day movements comes from just that — your core. You need a solid midsection to stand upright, stay steady on your feet and twist and turn …
Read More »11 5-Minute Breakfast Recipes for Your Busiest Mornings
Let’s talk about breakfast. You’ve heard it before: The first meal of the day is the most important. The reason it’s so vital to start smart in the a.m. shouldn’t come as a shock — your body needs energy to kick-start your day. Some people turn to major meal prepping, …
Read More »Night Shift Work May Hinder Human Body’s Ability to Repair Oxidative DNA Damage
According to new research from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, night shifts may hinder the body’s ability to repair DNA damage caused by normal cellular processes. The study suggests that night work is associated with reduced repair of 8-OH-dG lesions in DNA and that the effect is likely driven …
Read More »Researchers Reconstruct Genome of Wild Wheat
An international research team led by Tel Aviv University scientist Dr. Assaf Distelfeld has reconstructed the genome of the wild wheat Triticum turgidum, the original form of nearly all the domesticated wheat in the world. Triticum turgidum. Image credit: Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0. Wheat is one of the …
Read More »Stripe adds support for Alipay and WeChat Pay, China’s top digital payment services
Payment enabler Stripe just announced two significant tie-ins that could help its pool of merchants make money from consumers in China. U.S. firm Stripe said today that it has agreed to global deals with Alipay and WeChat Pay, two digital services that dominate consumer spending in China. Alipay, which is …
Read More »Stanton, Judge set for All-Star home run derby
Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Marwin Gonzalez #9 after hitting a solo home run in the second inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 9, 2017. In Correa, Altuve, Astros batter Blue Jays 19-1 for 60th win …
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